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"The strength of this book lies primarily in its superb organization and clarity, and in its accurate, up-to-date review of the information on each agent. The bibliographies are complete and current.... I reccomend this book highly." -- The New England Journal of Medicine "Excellent integration of the proposed mechanism of action of the agent, its uses against specific tumor types, and toxicity of the agent in humans... Few texts have achieved such a complete description of all major agents." -- Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. "Contain[s] a great deal of clinically useful information. In addition, it has an excellent discussion of the biochemical mechanism of action of each drug." -- Drug Intelligence and Clinical Pharmacy "One of the best written summaries of this type during the past two decades." -- Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
This text investigates the biochemical mechanisms, clinical applications, and toxicity profiles of major pharmacological agents used in cancer treatment. The authors, Raymond W. Ruddon M.D. and William B. Pratt, leverage their extensive medical expertise to synthesize complex pharmacological data into a structured reference format. By examining the relationship between drug action and tumor response, the book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how specific agents interact with human physiology to combat malignancy.
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Medical journals consistently highlight this work for its superior organization and the clarity of its clinical information. Experts recognize it as a foundational reference for understanding the intersection of pharmacology and oncology in a clinical setting.
Page Count:
323
Publication Date:
1979-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195025660
ISBN-13:
9780195025668
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