Endocrine Management of Breast Cancer
1st Edition
Published on 30. May 2002
Book
Hardback
296 pages
978-1-901865-72-1 (ISBN)
Description
This text reviews the latest ideas in tumor biology, explains the pharmacologic basis of the agents used, and discusses how they are applied in clinical practice. Part One presents an overview of the clinical importance of endocrine therapy, and describes the applications of the principal classes of drugs, including antiestrogens, aromatase inhibitors, progestins, and progesterone receptor antagonists. This section also discusses ovarian ablation. Part Two deals with the biological aspects of endocrine therapies, and relates current understanding of tumor biology and the pharmacologic basis of hormonal agents to their clinical applications. Among the topics covered are resistance and sensitivity to therapy. Part Three outlines future strategies, in particular the use of combination endocrine therapy, adjuvant growth factor therapy and the use of anti-invasive agents. This text is essential for oncologists and pharmacologists alike.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
50 s/w Abbildungen, 8 farbige Abbildungen, 42 s/w Zeichnungen
42 Line drawings, black and white; 8 Illustrations, color; 50 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
1111 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-901865-72-1 (9781901865721)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Part 1: The Use of Endocrine Therapies in Clinical Practice. Overview/Concepts. Ovarian Ablation. Pharmacology, Biology, and Clinical Use of Triphenylethylenes. Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs). Fulvestrant (ICI 182,780, Faslodex): A "Pure" Antiestrogen. Aromatase Inhibitors in Breast Cancer. Progestational agents. The Clinical Efficacy of Progesterone Antagonists in Breast Cancer. Part 2: Biological Aspects of Endocrine Therapies. Cellular and Molecular Actions of Estrogens and Antiestrogens in Breast Cancer. Clinical Response and Resistance to SERMs. Animal Models of Endocrine-responsive and -unresponsive Breast Cancers. Biological Changes in Primary Breast Cancer during Antiestrogen Therapies. Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors on Breast Cancer. Effects of Progesterone Receptor Antagonists on Breast Cancer. Part 3: Future Strategies. Future Prospects for the Endocrine Management of Breast Cancer.