Neuroendocrine Tumors

New research has shown that neuroendocrine tumors are more common than previously thought.#xC2;#xA0; Progress in our understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of these not-so-rare cancers has resulted in renewed interest in developing#xC2;#xA0;innovative therapeutic options.#xC2;#xA0; In particular, novel molecular targeted agents have been shown to have significant anti-tumor activity, and integration of these therapies has led to critical advances in management.#xC2;#xA0;In this volume, an outstanding group of the world#xE2;#xAC;"s leaders in the field have assembled to convey their knowledge of the epidemiology, biology, and management of all#xC2;#xA0;the#xC2;#xA0;major types of neuroendocrine tumors.#xC2;#xA0; The book takes a multi-modality approach to understanding disease processes and therapeutics, including chapters on medical and surgical treatment as well as a chapter devoted to imaging.#xC2;#xA0; Throughout, the authors emphasize recent advances in our understanding of molecular biology and the subsequent emerging therapeutic options.