Epidemiology of Endocrine Tumors

Epidemiology of Endocrine Tumors brings current data and clinical research into one source for a multidisciplinary audience. The book discusses the prevalence, incidence, etiology, pathology, diagnosis and treatment of various endocrine tumors. With clear and focused writing, it is essential reading for healthcare professionals, endocrinologists, oncologists, and public health professionals. Users will be able to bridge the knowledge gap that exists in the comprehensive coverage surrounding the epidemiology of endocrine tumors. Globally, the prevalence and incidence of endocrine tumors is high. This audience needs a treatise where they can gain a broad overview of endocrine tumors with a focus on epidemiology.

Features:

• Supplies information about the epidemiology of various endocrine tumors, both benign and malignant, to endocrinologists, oncologists and related health care professionals
• Focuses on the impact upon costs and patient deaths due to complications of these tumors
• Describes how endocrine tumors affect various age groups and ethnicities, discussing the prevention of endocrine tumors
• Presents chapters on Cancer Problem, Specific Endocrine Tumors, Prevention, Detection and Diagnosis, and Treatment of Endocrine Tumors
• Provides review questions with an answer key and detailed glossary

Table Of Contents:

Part I: Introduction and the Cancer Problem

1. Endocrine Glands

2. Biology of Cancer

3. Immunology

4. The Epidemic and Prevalence of Endocrine Tumors

5. Cancer Prevention

6. Diagnostic Evaluation

Part II: Specific Endocrine Tumors

7. Hypothalamic Tumors

8. Pituitary Tumors

9. Pineal Tumors

10. Thyroid Tumors

11. Parathyroid Tumors

12. Thymus Tumors

13. Adrenal Cortex Tumors

14. Adrenal Medulla Tumors

15. Pancreatic Tumors

16. Inherited Tumor Syndromes

17. Ovarian Tumors

18. Testicular Tumors

Part III: Treatment of Endocrine Tumors

19. Surgical Oncology

20. Radiation Therapy

21. Chemotherapy

22. Immunotherapy

23. Gene Therapy