Main Title |
Malignant mesothelioma : advances in pathogenesis, diagnosis, and translational therapies / |
Other Authors |
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Publisher |
Springer, |
Year Published |
2005 |
OCLC Number |
60932046 |
ISBN |
9780387229492; 0387229493 |
Subjects |
Mesothelioma ;
Mesothelioma--therapy ;
Mesothelioma--diagnosis ;
Mesothelioma--pathology
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EKBM |
RC280.L8M2514 2005 |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
05/11/2007 |
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Collation |
xxv, 854 pages : illustrations |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents Notes |
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, in which the cancer cells are found in the sac lining the chest (pleura) or abdomen (peritoneum). This lethal disease is associated with asbestos and has vast economic and legal implications. As the disease takes approximately twenty years to manifest itself in humans, a wave of diagnoses is expected in the near future. In the United States alone, an estimated 3,500 - 4,000 patients are diagnosed with mesothelioma annually, and it is estimated that over the next 35 years, more than 250,000 people in Western Europe will be diagnosed with the disease. This volulme is a comprehensive text that relates science, pathology, clinical aspects and therapy for mesothelioma under one cover. The book integrates the newest research and advances in its discussions of the disease, covering such topics as carcinogenesis, epidemiology, benchwork, endoscopy, multimodality approaches and treatment. It includes discussions on novel approaches to m. |
Place Published |
New York : |
PUB Date Free Form |
c2005. |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
LCCN |
2006273262 |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20070509152439 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
CAT |
OCLC Rec Leader |
01772nam 22004934a 45020 |