Contemporary Management of Multiple Myeloma

Contemporary Management of Multiple Myeloma
ISBN-10
9350905442
ISBN-13
9789350905449
Category
Multiple myeloma
Pages
214
Language
English
Published
2012-12-15
Publisher
JAYPEE BROTHERS MEDICAL PUBLISHERS PVT. LTD.
Author
Vij Ravi

Description

The book extensively discusses the science of multiple myeloma, including the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, new diagnostic and prognostic criteria and various treatment options. It covers all the aspects of myeloma therapy such as, induction therapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, treatment of relapsed/refractory cases and treatment of complications. The chapter on future directions discusses the development of novel agents and strategies. The book also includes a discussion on related disorders, including amyloidosis, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, plasmacytoma, MGUS, and POEMS syndrome. Relevant scientific information is integrated throughout, but the focus here is on providing practical therapeutic guidance for oncologists and hematologists treating multiple myeloma. Written by an expert with pioneer work in this field, this book contains information in a systematic and user friendly layout, supported with rich illustrations, tables, figures and, algorithms. This book useful for general internists, oncologists, hematologists residents and fellows in training.