Pancreatic Cancer

From the reviews: "This volume about pancreatic cancer defines the standard on multimodality care ... . All chapters of this volume are written by outstanding authors who are among the leading world experts, and it is completed by several tables and high-quality images ... . At a time when research is beginning to understand the molecular basis of solid tumours, this volume becomes a precious tool ... . It is almost mandatory for clinicians, surgical oncologists and general surgeons to have such an in-depth, up-to-date and referenced volume." (C. Cucino, Digestive and Liver Disease, Vol. 36, 2004) "This monograph covers all current aspects of the management of pancreatic cancer in commendable detail. The book is well produced and contains sufficient illustrations in high quality black and white. ... There is considerable attention to detail of the technique for surgical resection, and one chapter each has been devoted to endoscopic palliation and celiac plexus block. ... this book provides a comprehensive review of pancreatic cancer, with well-referenced reviews in the majority of areas of current therapeutic interest ." (Colin D. Johnson, European Journal of Cancer Care, Vol. 12 (3), 2003) "Pancreatic Cancer, which is part of the MD Anderson Solid Tumour Oncology Series, is an extremely worthwhile reference book for clinicians involved in the management of pancreatic cancer. ... pancreatic cancer poses a difficult management problem for clinicians. An understanding of tumour biology by clinicians will assist with the introduction of ... new therapies into clinical practice. This book will undoubtedly achieve its intended aim." (D. Fenton-Lee, Cancer Forum, Vol. 27 (1), 2003) "The purpose of this book is to provide information to anyone interested in the field of pancreatic cancer, in order to achieve the best care for patients ... . The strength of this book is represented by the last part, which provides up-to-date and novel insights on emerging therapies of pancreatic cancer. ... this is a valuable book. It will give clinicians involved in this particular field an excellent background and introduction, plus a clear view on future development." (S. Cascinu, Annals of Oncology, Vol. 13 (6), 2002)

• Epidemiology/Molecular Biology.- Molecular Epidemiology.- The Molecular Biology of Pancreatic Cancer.- Molecular Markers as a Tool for the Early Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer.- Cell Signaling Pathways in Pancreatic Cancer.- Epithelial Stem Cells in Pancreatic Regeneration and Neoplasia.- Inherited Pancreatic Cancer Syndromes.- Staging.- Pancreatic Cancer: Radiologic Staging.- Endoscopic Diagnosis and Staging: Endoscopic Ultrasound, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography.- Laparoscopic Staging.- Surgery/Therapeutic Endoscopy/Pain Management.- Whipple Procedure: 1935 to Present.- Regional Lymph Node Dissection for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma.- Pylorus Preservation versus Standard Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Oncologic Controversies.- Vascular Resection and Reconstruction for Localized Pancreatic Cancer.- Techniques for Biliary and Pancreatic Reconstruction After Pancreaticoduodenectomy.- Transduodenal Local Resection for Periampullary Neoplasms.- Distal Pancreatectomy for Pancreatic Cancer.- Risks of Perioperative Mortality with Pancreaticoduodenectomy.- Endoscopic Palliation for Locally Advanced and Metastatic Disease: Biliary and Duodenal Stents.- Celiac Plexus Block Versus Systemic Opioid Medication in the Management of Pancreatic Cancer Pain.- Multimodality Therapy.- Postoperative Adjuvant Therapy: Past, Present, and Future Trial Development.- Preoperative (Neoadjuvant) Therapy for Resectable Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas.- European Adjuvant Trials.- Adjuvant Regional Infusion Therapy.- Adjuvant Regional Infusion Therapy.- Adjuvant Regional Infusion Therapy.- Intraoperative Radiation for Pancreatic Cancer.- Conformal Radiation Therapy in Pancreatic Cancer.- Radiation Sensitizers, Fractionation Schedules, and Future Clinical Trials.- Cytotoxic Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer: Past, Present, and Future.- Emerging Therapies.- Animal Models of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma.- Strategies for Gene Therapy.- Photodynamic Therapy and Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer.- Vaccine Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer.- Antiangiogenic Strategies in Pancreatic Cancer.- Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibition in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer.- Regulation of Pancreatic Cancer Growth by Gastrointestinal Hormones: A Clinically Useful Strategy?.- Farnesyltransferase Inhibitors: Biological Considerations for Future Therapeutics.- Novel Therapeutic Targets for Drug Development.