Liquid Biopsy: New Challenges in the era of Immunotherapy and Precision Oncology

Liquid Biopsy: New Challenges in the era of Immunotherapy and Precision Oncology aims to describe links between cancer, precision oncology, and liquid biopsy, focusing on their participation to immunotherapy management. It provides updated information on the main applications of liquid biopsy and immunotherapy as well as interesting aspects useful for planning basic and translational research activities. This book allows readers to understand the central aspects of precision medicine in oncology. They will be able to find information about: a) the use of new generation technologies for translational and diagnostic settings; b) the main clinical trials in this area that may be useful during their research or in the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical practice. The book is a valuable source for cancer researchers, oncologists and several members of medical and biomedical field who are interested in learning more about recent developments in liquid biopsy and its relationship with precision medicine and immunotherapy. Presents highlights section? in every chapter to help the reader summarize the main aspects discussedEncompasses case reports to guide the reader on applying what they read in their clinical practiceIncludes several tables and figures especially created for the book to illustrate the meaning of what is expressed in the text, summarizing the main concepts for a thorough comprehension INDICE: 1. Foreword2. What is precision medicine in oncology?3. Immunology and cancer4. Liquid biopsy: a right tool in a right context?5. How does immunotherapy raise the bar in oncology?6. Liquid biopsy and immunotherapy: is all that glitters gold?7. Future perspectives8. Glossary9. References

• ISBN: 978-0-12-822703-9
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 250
• Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2021
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés