Clinical Immuno-Oncology: A Comprehensive Guide to Cancer Immunotherapy

By John E. Niederhuber, MD

Clinical Immuno-Oncology is a cutting-edge resource that offers focused, practical, and up-to-date content on immunotherapies used to treat a wide variety of cancer types. The text reviews the basic cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in cancer initiation and progression, providing insights into the development of tumor-specific antigens and the challenges of developing cancer immunotherapies.

Understanding the Basics of Cancer Immunotherapy

This foundational resource explains the basics of cancer immunotherapy, discussing best practices and providing recommendations from experienced clinicians in the field. It relates the fundamental aspects of host immunity to the efficacy of current immunotherapies, illustrating how they work in conjunction with the immune system to combat cancer.

Clinical Applications of Immunotherapies

Clinical Immuno-Oncology discusses clinical applications of immunotherapies in common types of cancer, including:

• Melanoma
• Breast cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Colon and rectum cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Leukemias
• Hematologic malignancies

Key Topics Covered

The book covers key topics such as:

• Cancer immunotherapy in the presence of COVID-19
• Immunotherapeutics
• New findings concerning the role of the microbiome in immunotherapy
• Advances in engineered cell-based therapies
• Active immunization against cancer

Expert Insights and Contributions

Clinical Immuno-Oncology includes dedicated chapters on immune responses, innate immunity, active immunization against cancer, and cell-based therapies by leading experts in the field. Dr. John E. Niederhuber and a team of expert contributing authors provide clinically focused information essential for integrating these new therapies into practice.

This comprehensive guide is an ideal resource for fellows, practitioners, and other cancer team members in medical oncology, radiation oncology, cancer surgery, immunology, and cancer research.