Globally, the prevalence and incidence of endocrine tumors is high. A knowledge gap exists in the comprehensive coverage of the epidemiology of endocrine tumors. This audience needs a treatise where they can gain a broad overview of endocrine tumors with a focus on epidemiology. Epidemiology of Endocrine Tumors brings the current data and clinical research into one source for this multi-disciplinary audience. It discusses the prevalence, incidence, etiology, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of various endocrine tumors. With clear and focused writing, this reference is essential reading for healthcare professionals, endocrinologists, oncologists, and public health professionals. Supplies information about the epidemiology of various endocrine tumors, both benign and malignant, to endocrinologists, oncologists, and related health care professionalsFocuses on the impact upon costs and patient deaths due to complications of these tumorsDescribes how endocrine tumors affect various age groups and ethnicities, discussing the prevention of endocrine tumorsSections include: Introduction and the Cancer Problem; Specific Endocrine Tumors; Prevention, Detection, and Diagnosis; Treatment of Endocrine TumorsProvides Review Questions with Answer Key and detailed Glossary INDICE: Part I: Introduction and the Cancer Problem 1. Endocrine Glands 2. Biology of Cancer 3. Immunology 4. The Epidemic and Prevalence of Endocrine Tumors 5. Cancer Prevention 6. Diagnostic Evaluation Part II: Specific Endocrine Tumors 7. Hypothalamic Tumors 8. Pituitary Tumors 9. Pineal Tumors 10. Thyroid Tumors 11. Parathyroid Tumors 12. Thymus Tumors 13. Adrenal Cortex Tumors 14. Adrenal Medulla Tumors 15. Pancreatic Tumors 16. Inherited Tumor Syndromes 17. Ovarian Tumors 18. Testicular Tumors Part III: Treatment of Endocrine Tumors 19. Surgical Oncology 20. Radiation Therapy 21. Chemotherapy 22. Immunotherapy 23. Gene Therapy
- ISBN: 978-0-12-822187-7
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 568
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2021
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés