Description
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Oncology
Book Summary
This work offers a practical and updated guide on the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer treatment. The book translates the latest research into information applicable to daily clinical practice, presenting in a logical manner organized by organ how to harness the immune system against different types of cancer. It covers everything from immunology and tumor biology to associated toxicities and future perspectives, consolidating the available knowledge into a single reference volume.
What is it about?
The book explains how immune checkpoint inhibitors can be used more effectively to fight cancer in different stages and tumor types. The information is organized by organ, facilitating quick reference for the professional. It addresses the fundamentals of tumor immunology, the management of toxicities associated with these drugs, and future research directions. The goal is to provide a tool that consolidates current literature and helps the oncologist make informed decisions in their daily practice.
Main Topics
- Mechanisms of action of immune checkpoint inhibitors
- Clinical application by tumor type and organ location
- Management of toxicities and immune-related adverse effects
- Tumor immunology and biology of the neoplastic microenvironment
- Future perspectives and new immunotherapeutic targets
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at oncologists, clinical immunologists, oncology residents, and healthcare professionals who treat cancer patients and wish to update their knowledge on immunotherapy. It is also useful for basic researchers seeking an applied clinical view of immune checkpoint inhibitors.
What this book provides
- Practical and organized information to apply immunotherapy in daily practice
- Consolidation of current scientific evidence into a single quick-reference volume
- Organ-based approach that facilitates locating specific data according to tumor type
- Understanding of the immunological bases necessary to interpret treatments
- Guide for the management of toxicities associated with these drugs
Technical Specifications
- Author: Ito, Fumito
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: ONCOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY, BIOCHEMICAL IMMUNOLOGY
- Collection: ELSEVIER
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: February 2020
- Number of pages: 272
- Weight: 570 g
Editorial Review
This work represents a valuable reference tool for the clinical oncologist seeking to integrate immunotherapy into their regular practice. Its practical approach and organ-based organization, along with coverage of toxicities and future perspectives, make it a useful resource for both practicing professionals and residents training in the specialty. The consolidation of information scattered throughout current literature is one of its main successes.