About this Book

This groundbreaking volume is the instant gold standard for authoritative information on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. This book includes 54 state of the art chapters all with full color illustrations edited and written by world authorities on the subject. It is the first comprehensive reference available on the topic.Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States and has the worst mortality rate of any cancer. It is very likely that the number of deaths from pancreatic cancer each year will surpass the number of deaths from other more common cancers, such as breast cancer. This groundbreaking new volume is dedicated to helping curb these daunting statistics by providing a knowledge base for clinicians and scientists who want to make a difference for patients both now and in the future. Edited by an eminent team consisting of a medical oncologist, a cancer surgeon and a pathologist, with contributions from over 100 world-class experts in the field, Pancreatic Cancer includes 54 state of the art chapters -- all with full color illustrations. Special "Commentaries," written by world authorities on the subject, provide expert analysis and counterpoint to selected topics. This definitive reference is the instant gold standard for authoritative information on the prevention and treatment of this deadly disease.