Covering all aspects of molecular pathology as it relates to the
transformation and pathogenesis of cancer, this award-winning volume in
the Diagnostic Pathology series is an expert resource for
pathologists at all levels of experience and training, both as a quick
reference and as an efficient review to improve knowledge and skills.
This easily accessible, point-of-care reference features templated,
bulleted content that is generously illustrated with charts, graphs,
tables, and color photomicrographs of histology with special stains. It
offers a practical, clinical approach to examining how molecular
mutations affect common medical diseases and identifies the relevant
and appropriate molecular tests to perform for a complete work-up in
the era of molecular-targeted therapies.
Provides updated information on molecular mutations in different
tumors, including solid tumors and hematopoietic neoplasms, and new
targeted therapies geared toward these molecular alterations
Discusses now widely used immunotherapy treatments, including how
immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of many neoplasms such as
breast and lung carcinomas and lymphoma
Features more than 2,000 annotated images throughout, including H&E
stains, immunostains, and FISH images
Covers timely topics such as:
- Recent advances in cancer immunotherapy, specifically in the
molecular basis of immunotherapy
- Newly discovered targeted therapies, including multiple lung
carcinoma therapies now considered for patients based on existing
mutations to specific genes (KRAS, ALK, BRAF, and ROS)
- The need for integration of myeloid and lymphoid gene panels due
to increased knowledge from next generation sequencing studies of new
mutations and the resulting newly developed molecular targets
- Increased usage of
next generation sequencing techniques
- Changes to hematopoietic tumor details based on revised WHO
guidelines
Recipient of a 2016 BMA Award: Highly Commended, Pathology (previous
edition)
Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to
access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a
variety of devices
