Myeloma Bone Disease (Current Clinical Oncology)

Myeloma Bone Disease (Current Clinical Oncology) Summary:

 By G. David Roodman

Publisher: Humana

Number Of Pages: 350

Publication Date: 2010-06-01

ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1607615533

ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781607615538

Product Description:

This state-of-the-art book presents the forefront in the science and clinical management of myeloma bone disease. Assembling the work of the world'spremier thought leaders, this book begins with sections on clinical presentation, imaging, and biochemical markers and then goes on to discuss radiation, surgical, and medical therapies. Specific chapters are devoted to bisphosphonates and novel therapeutic agents, such as RANKL inhibitors, Wnt signaling inhibitors, and IMiDs. The mechanisms of osteoclast activation and osteoblast supion in multiple myeloma are also explored.

Myeloma Bone Disease is a valuable resource for medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists and cancer researchers.

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