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MEDICAL

Oncology

Cancer Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy and Biotherapy 6th Edition By Bruce A. Chabner, MD , Professor of Medicine, Chief, Hematol- ogy/Oncology, Clinical Director, Cancer Center, Massachusetts Gen- eral Hospital, Boston, MA and Dan L. Longo, MD , National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Gerontology Research Center, Baltimore, MD

DESCRIPTION Thoroughly revised and reformatted, the 6th Edition of Can- cer Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy and Biotherapy reflects

recent significant changes in cancer treatment. This newly streamlined edition contains full-color illustrations, more tables for quick reference, and new immunotherapy and molecular targeted ther- apy content that brings you fully up to date with the state of the art in all current cancer therapies. FEATURES ▶ ▶ Provides thorough, comprehensive coverage of the scientific and clinical aspects of immunotherapy, biotherapy, and chemotherapy ▶ ▶ Includes significantly expanded information on immunotherapy and molecular targeted therapy, as well as the latest information on all drugs and biological agents—their mechanisms of action, interactions with other agents, toxicities, side effects, and mechanisms of resistance ▶ ▶ Features a new, full-color format, a newly streamlined presentation. and more tables and figures throughout for quick access to high-yield information ▶ ▶ Explains the rationale for use of drugs in specific schedules and combinations and offers guidelines for dose adjustment in specific situations Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience with Enhanced Video, Audio, and Interactive Capabilities! ▶ ▶ Read directly on your preferred device(s ), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. ▶ ▶ Easily convert to audiobook , powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. ▶ ▶ Adapt for unique reading needs , supporting learning disabilities, visual/auditory impairments, second-language or literacy challenges, and more.

Hardbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-7514-8 / ($259.99 / £184.00 / €206.00) World Approx. 704 pp. / September 2018

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in November 2010 (ISBN: 978-1-60547-431-1).

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