Umberto Veronesi

Mario Pappagallo

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Verso la scelta vegetariana

Michael P. Osborne

H. Leon Bradlow

This volume directs attention to the goal of chemoprevention. Topics include analyses of at-risk populations, problems in early detection, experimental approaches to cancer prevention, and preventative trials. The most recent approaches to chemoprevention are highlighted, with a particular focus on the use of diet-derived compounds. Special emphasis is placed on the prevention of breast, colon, and prostate cancer.

From the Laboratory to the Clinic : Implications of Genetic, Molecular, and Preventive Research

Cancer Prevention

Aron Goldhirsch

Paolo Veronesi

Oreste Davide Gentilini

Maria Cristina Leonardi

This book provides the reader with up-to-date information on important advances in the understanding of breast cancer and innovative approaches to its management. Current and emerging perspectives on genetics, biology, and prevention are first discussed in depth, and individual sections are then devoted to pathology, imaging, oncological surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, medical oncology, and radiotherapy. In each case the focus is on the most recent progress and/or state of the art therapies and techniques. Further topics to receive detailed consideration include particular conditions requiring multidisciplinary approaches, the investigation of new drugs and immunological agents, lifestyle and psychological aspects, and biostatistics and informatics. The book will be an excellent reference for practitioners, interns and residents in medical oncology, oncologic surgery, radiotherapy, pathology, and human genetics, researchers, and advanced medical students.

Innovations in Research and Management

Breast Cancer

P.M. Schlag

Metastases determine malignancy. The main attention so far has been focused upon organ metastases. The molecular mechanisms thereof, while far from being totally elucidated, are increasingly well understood. Modern diagnostic tools now enable detection and precise localization of small lesions. In contrast, our knowl edge and diagnostic capabilities regarding metastatic spread to the'lymphatic system are rather limited. However, there have re cently been a number of interesting advances. It is the aim of this volume to submit these developments to detailed analysis. The therapeutic relevance of enhanced sensitivity in detection of lymph node metastases has to be considered in the light of in creased morbidity versus eventual prognostic improvements by modification of therapy. An interesting concept which might im prove diagnostic accuracy while reducing operative morbidity is the "sentinel node" technique. Surgical standards are lacking, however, and many fundamental questions pertaining to precise lymphatic mapping remain unanswered. Whether the sentinel node concept is of general relevance or whether it is applicable in only a few organs remains to be determined. This book offers intensive discussion of the concept from methodological and tu mor biological viewpoints. World-renowned experts with long term involvement in related basic and clinical research provide the reader with a broad survey of actual knowledge together with a critical appraisal of recent and future developments. We sincerely hope this book succeeds in providing an outlook as a reference for all clinicians on future prospects and serving and researchers in this extremely important field.

Lymphatic Metastasis and Sentinel Lymphonodectomy

"L'autobiografia di uno scienziato tenace, che crede nella forza dei valori umani" Corriere della Sera

L'uomo con il camice bianco

Corriere della Sera

Fondazione Umberto Veronesi

La medicina è ogni giorno più vicina al traguardo "mortalità zero" nella lotta ai tumori. Questo libro spiega gli straordinari progressi scientifici realizzati nel campo della diagnosi e della cura e guarda con speranza e ottimismo ad un futuro libero dalle neoplasie. A chi chiede informazioni puntuali e aggiornate, la Fondazione Umberto Veronesi risponde a tutto campo, con una guida semplice e concreta: 100 domande e risposte sui fattori di rischio modificabili, gli stili di vita e i controlli per una prevenzione efficace, le diagnosi sempre più precoci, le nuove terapie disponibili, le sperimentazioni e i più recenti studi sul genoma umano. Arricchisce il volume la guida aggiornata alle "eccellenze" realizzata in dieci anni di intensa attività da Sportello Cancro (un progetto di Fondazione Veronesi in collaborazione con Corriere della Sera), un aiuto pratico per trovare gli ospedali e i medici di riferimento in Italia.

La grande sfida. Sconfiggere il cancro con la prevenzione, la cura e la ricerca

La grande sfida

Umberto Veronesi

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