Endocrine therapy of malignant tumors. Korman D.B.

The book contains classifications of the main hormones of the human body, their biological effects, the receptor mechanism of action. The participation of thyroid hormones, corticosteroids and sex hormones in the emergence and development of malignant neoplasms is considered.

The general principles of endocrine therapy of primary foreign tumors, relapse and metastases, the use of endocrine therapy in combination with other therapeutic measures before and after surgical intervention are highlighted.

The corresponding chapters describe ablative methods of treatment (ovariectomy, adrenaectomy and pituitary radiation, orchectomy, hormonal ablation using chemical compounds), endocrine therapy and the possibilities of combined endocrine therapy of breast cancer, prostate, endometrium and other malignant. neoplasms.

The prospects for endocrine therapy in the treatment of cancer patients are considered.

For specialists in chemotherapy, oncologists, endocrinologists.