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The Basics of Cancer Immunotherapy - 2nd Edition by Haidong Dong & Svetomir N Markovic (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Written specifically for cancer patients and non-oncologist care providers to serve as a resource when seeking immunotherapy as a treatment optionDetailed focus on various cancers provides disease-specific insights in applying immunotherapy to each disease Provides direct evidence based on clinical studies and observations to address the risks and benefits of cancer immunotherapy Comprehensively updated and expanded to include coverage of cutting-edge therapies and additional disease-specific scenarios
- About the Author: Haidong Dong is a tumour immunologist who co-discovered B7-H1 (PD-L1) in 1998 at the Mayo Clinic, USA.
- 221 Pages
- Medical, Immunology
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Book Synopsis
Written specifically for cancer patients and non-oncologist care providers to serve as a resource when seeking immunotherapy as a treatment optionDetailed focus on various cancers provides disease-specific insights in applying immunotherapy to each disease Provides direct evidence based on clinical studies and observations to address the risks and benefits of cancer immunotherapy Comprehensively updated and expanded to include coverage of cutting-edge therapies and additional disease-specific scenarios
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This comprehensively updated new edition provides patients and their physicians (especially non-oncologist healthcare providers) with a clear and concise introduction to cancer immunotherapy. Unlike traditional forms of cancer therapy, immunotherapy acts by boosting the patient's own immune system to fight cancer; immunotherapy's unique features make its management, monitoring and side-effects different from those of traditional cancer therapy. Especially novel are the side effects of cancer immunotherapy, necessitating greater awareness for both patients and physicians in order to minimize complications and maximize benefits.
The patient-friendly and state-of-the-art knowledge presented in this book will inform patients and their care providers about the benefits and risks of cancer immunotherapy, and help them to understand how immunotherapy would control their unique disease. Researchers and academic professionals in the field of cancer immunotherapy will also find clear, useful information to help them communicate with patients and address unresolved issues. Key features include:
Expertise. Editors and authors are scientists and oncologists specializing in cancer immunotherapy, involved in scientific discovery from the early stage of immune-checkpoint inhibitors to today's patient care. Their insights, expertise and experience guarantee high quality and authority in the science, medicine and practice of cancer immunotherapy.
Patient-friendly. This book is written specifically for cancer patients considering or undergoing immunotherapy. As an educational tool, this book will help the reader to understand the underlying science, balance the risks and benefits based on both research and clinical facts, and make an informed decision regarding their treatment options.
Disease Specificity. Cancer is a complicated disease involving multiple stages and pathology. Its response to immunotherapy is individualized and varies depending on cancer types. The authors' expertise in treating different types of cancers, including melanoma, lung, kidney, bladder, breast, and lymphoma, provides disease-specific insights in applying immunotherapy to each disease.
State-of-the-Art. This edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect recent advances, including detailed coverage of the latest therapies like CAR-T, TIL, immune checkpoint inhibitors and bispecific T cell engaging antibodies, and dedicated chapters on breast cancer, solid organ transplant recipients, GI and genitourinary malignancies, and resistant cancer.
About the Author
Haidong Dong is a tumour immunologist who co-discovered B7-H1 (PD-L1) in 1998 at the Mayo Clinic, USA. His research is on mechanisms of cancer immunity and developments of cancer immunotherapy.
Svetomir Markovic is a medical oncologist and physician scientist at the Mayo Clinic who specializes in the care of patients with metastatic melanoma. His research is focused on melanoma immune biology and immunotherapy.