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From the world renowned Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, this book is written for all physicians who treat patients with acute or chronic leukemias or myelodysplasia.  It is designed to answer questions about treatment approaches that commonly arise in day-to-day practice.  In keeping with the Center's groundbreaking  research in bone marrow transplantation, the book provides exceptional coverage of the role of allogeneic transplant in treatment.  It also addresses the important issues of supportive care and long-term complications of successful treatment.   ¢Edited and written by experts at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center ¢Clinically focused and comprehensive coverage of treatment approaches ¢Allogeneic transplant addressed in detail ¢Separate chapters on supportive care and long-term complications

Oncology. Neoplasms --- Pathological haematology --- leukemie --- oncologie --- hematologie

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The new edition of this well-received book provides a timely update of current knowledge on the biology, disease classification, and treatment of the acute leukemias - acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Throughout, the focus is on the provision of state of the art information and guidance that will meet the needs of clinicians. Chapters have been extensively revised to take into account advances in understanding and management that have been achieved over the past few years. In addition, new chapters have been included on selection of AML patients for therapy, a broader discussion of stem cell transplantation in AML, the role of immunotherapy in ALL, the approach to newly diagnosed pediatric ALL, and the diagnosis and management of BCR-ABL-like ALL. New therapies, including investigational ones, are fully covered. As progress continues in the management of acute leukemias this book will be a valuable asset for clinicians at all levels of experience.

Oncology. Neoplasms --- Pathological haematology --- oncologie --- hematologie