Pancreatic Cancer

Praise for the book "An outstanding text covering all aspects of pancreatic cancer, from embryology through genetics and pathology, and including all avenues of treatment. There are 112 internationally recognized authors, the book is marvelously illustrated, and is a must for all scientists and clinicians interested in neoplasms of the pancreas. It is currently the most up-to-date and complete text on pancreatic cancer available." -- John L. Cameron, MD The Alfred Blalock Distinguished Service Professor The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine About the Book Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States and has the worst mortality rate of any cancer. It is very likely that the number of deaths from pancreatic cancer each year will surpass the number of deaths from other more common cancers, such as breast cancer. This groundbreaking new volume is dedicated to helping curb these daunting statistics by providing a knowledge base for clinicians and scientists who want to make a difference for patients both now and in the future. Edited by an eminent team consisting of a medical oncologist, a cancer surgeon and a pathologist, with contributions from over 100 world-class experts in the field, Pancreatic Cancer includes 54 state of the art chapters -- all with full color illustrations. Special "Commentaries," written by world authorities on the subject, provide expert analysis and counterpoint to selected topics. This definitive reference is the instant gold standard for authoritative information on the prevention and treatment of this deadly disease.Von Hoff, Daniel D. is the author of 'Pancreatic Cancer', published 2005 under ISBN 9780763721787 and ISBN 0763721786.