Principles of chemotherapy Book Section
| Authors: | Abrey, L. E.; Mohile, N. |
| Editors: | Baehring, J. M.; Piepmeier, J. M. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Principles of chemotherapy |
| Abstract: | (create) This chapter begins with an introduction discussing the history of chemotherapy. Basic principles of cancer cells and chemotherapy are presented next, followed by unique aspects limiting chemotherapy in brain tumors. These include the blood-brain barrier, drug resistance, and drug interactions. Then, specific chemotherapeutic agents are discussed, including alkylating agents, plant alkaloids, antimetabolites, camptothecins, anthracyclines, and other agents. The chapter concludes with a discussion of supportive care, including antiemetic therapy, colony-stimulating factors, diarrhea and constipation, and fertility preservation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Keywords: | chemotherapy; history; brain tumors; supportive care; chemotherapeutic agents |
| Book Title: | Brain Tumors: Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment |
| ISBN: | 9780849336164 |
| Publisher: | Informa Healthcare |
| Publication Place: | Boca Raton, FL |
| Date Published: | 2007-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 43 |
| End Page: | 67 |
| Language: | English |
| PROVIDER: | Ovid Technologies |
| ACCESSION: | Book: 2006-20692-003 |
| PROVIDER: | psycinfo |
| DOI: | 10.3109/9781420019599-7 |
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| Notes: | --- Chapter 3 - Baehring, Joachim M [Ed ; Piepmeier, Joseph M [Ed - xix, 557 - "Source: PsycINFO" |
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