Overview

This case based resource focuses on kidney disease in patients with cancer. Chapters cover the pathophysiology and management of specific kidney diseases in cancer patients, as well as the impact of chemotherapy, toxicity of organ and stem cell transplantation and other emerging therapies. Filling a significant knowledge gap in this burgeoning field, Onconephrology features the latest evidence and clinical approaches for the beginner or experienced practitioner.       

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Author:   Kenar D. Jhaveri ,  Abdulla K. Salahudeen
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   6.029kg
ISBN:  

9781493948819

ISBN 10:   1493948814
Pages:   376
Publication Date:   22 October 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Onconephrology: Caring for the cancer patient with kidney disease.- Ch. 1: Acute Kidney Injury in Cancer Patients.- Ch. 2: Chronic Kidney Disease In Cancer Patients.- Ch. 3: Glomerular Diseases seen with Solid Tumors and Hematological Malignancies.- Ch. 4: Nephrotoxicity of Chemotherapy Agents.- Ch. 5: Biological Cancer Therapies and the Kidney.- Ch. 6: Rational Dosing of Chemotherapy in Patients with Kidney Failure.- Ch. 7: Electrolyte Disorders in Cancer Patients.- Ch. 8: Tumor Lysis Syndrome.- Ch. 9: Surgical and Medical Options in the Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Ch. 10: Renal Cell Carcinoma and Chronic Kidney Disease.- Ch. 11: Renal Disease Following Hematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation.- Ch. 12: Radiation Nephropathy.- Ch. 13: Dysproteinemias and kidney disease.- Ch. 14: The Amyloidoses.- Ch. 15: Obstructive Renal disease in cancer patients.- Ch. 16: Cancer in the Kidney Transplant Recipient.- Ch. 17: Cancer, Palliative Care and Acute Kidney Injury- TheHard Decisions of Offering or Not Offering Dialysis.        

Reviews

“Intended for providers in the fields of nephrology and oncology, from trainees to veterans, the book has useful information for a wide range of readers. … This is a useful reference on multiple important clinical topics related to the care of cancer patients with kidney-related complications. The chapters are written in a format that is appropriate for beginners as well as veterans in the field of onconephrology. … an important contribution and a much-needed book for both fields of medicine.” (Jon Webb, Doody’s Book Reviews, April, 2016)

Intended for providers in the fields of nephrology and oncology, from trainees to veterans, the book has useful information for a wide range of readers. ... This is a useful reference on multiple important clinical topics related to the care of cancer patients with kidney-related complications. The chapters are written in a format that is appropriate for beginners as well as veterans in the field of onconephrology. ... an important contribution and a much-needed book for both fields of medicine. (Jon Webb, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2016)

Author Information

Kenar D. Jhaveri, MD Department of Medicine, Division of Kidney Diseases and Hypertension North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine Great Neck, NY 11021,USA Abdulla K. Salahudeen, MD, MBA Nephrology Section, General Internal Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Texas USA       

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