The Link Between Obesity and Cancer

Erscheinungsjahr 2022
ISBN: 978-0-323-90965-5
Verlag: Elsevier Health Sciences

Buch, Englisch, 360 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 610 g

The Link between Obesity and Cancer provides a comprehensive review on the relationship between obesity and cancer, presenting global perspectives on obesity and cancer incidence that are followed by in-depth discussions on cancers for which we have new evidence of a causal relationship with obesity. Readers will gain fundamental knowledge on which cancer types are related to obesity. In addition, this updated resource provides significant knowledge for clinicians on when to act, along with specific management guidelines for patients, as well as how to understand potential risk factors and how to directly or indirectly minimize these risks.

The book also provides never-before-published scientific data for any researcher in the field, identifying molecular mechanisms and links behind the development of malignancy and promoting research in new and effective target pathways in developing therapeutic strategies.

Zielgruppe

physicians in the field of oncology, radiation oncology, general surgery, plastic surgery, internal medicine, endocrinology, rheumatology, obesity medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, OB/GYN, breast surgeons, neurosurgery, neurologists, ENT, urology, nutritionists. PhD-students focusing on metabolism, obesity research (huge market) and oncology research in different areas are also primary target markets
Medical students, nursing students, nurse practitioner students, physician assistance student, medical interns, medical residents, medical fellows. Since all of these have numerous exams and teaching each year of their educational programs and careers, this book can be used for many different levels and programs of education.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mehrzad, Raman

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. The obesity pandemic
2. Physiology of obesity and metabolism
3. The biology and genetics of cells and organism
4. The nature of cancer
5. Obesity and correlation with cancer
6. Obesity and breast cancer
7. Obesity and prostate cancer
8. Obesity and colorectal cancer
9. Obesity and kidney cancer
10. Obesity and liver gallbladder and pancreas cancer
11. Obesity and upper GI cancers
12. Obesity and head and neck cancer
13. Obesity and gynecological cancers
14. Obesity and brain cancer
15. Obesity and thyroid cancer
16. Obesity and blood cancers
17. Obesity biomarkers, risk factors and prevention
18. Obesity and cancers prospects

Über Autor(innen)

Mehrzad, Raman
Dr. Mehrzad is a physician, scientist and author who has worked closely with attendings and hundreds of students, interns, residents and fellows throughout his career. He is American Board Certified in Internal medicine and worked as a specialized physician at Yale New Haven Hospital for 3 years where he was also a clinical instructor at Yale School of Medicine. Currently, he is pursuing a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency at Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University and hence with his background brings both medical and surgical knowledge to the project. Dr. Mehrzad has conducted extensive scientific research in multiple areas in medicine, surgery and education and has over 36 peer-reviewed articles and over 22 abstracts published. He has written 5 books that are selling widely in Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Germany and Switzerland, and contributed to six 6 medical and surgical textbooks. He is also an international lecturer and has lectured at over 100 schools for thousands of students across Europe. Lastly, beside his medical degree, Dr. Mehrzad holds an Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership degree from Brown University and a Master of Business Administration degree from University of Massachusetts, Isenberg school of Business.