Handbook of Cancer Chemotherapy

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The Fifth Edition of this practical handbook is an up-to-date, easy-to-use guide to all aspects of cancer chemotherapy. Coverage includes a greatly expanded chapter on high-dose chemotherapy with progenitor cell and cytokine support. Information has been added on the primary indications, usual dosage and schedule, and expected toxicities of the many new drugs and biologic agents that have recently become available, including rituximab and trastuzumab. All chapters on specific cancer sites have been thoroughly updated. Appendices include American Cancer Society screening guidelines and a short list of Internet addresses for cancer information.