Follicular Lymphoma And Other Cancer Research

FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA AND OTHER CANCER RESEARCH No part of this digital document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means. The publisher has taken reasonable care in the preparation of this digital document, but makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of information contained herein. This digital document is sold with the clear understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, medical or any other professional services. FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA AND OTHER CANCER RESEARCH MICHAEL P. SAFFORD AND JOHN G. HAINES EDITORS Nova Biomedical Books New York Copyright © 2009 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means: electronic, electrostatic, magnetic, tape, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise without the written permission of the Publisher. For permission to use material from this book please contact us: Telephone 631-231-7269; Fax 631-231-8175 Web Site: http://www.novapublishers.com NOTICE TO THE READER The Publisher has taken reasonable care in the preparation of this book, but makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of information contained in this book. The Publisher shall not be liable for any special, consequential, or exemplary damages resulting, in whole or in part, from the readers’ use of, or reliance upon, this material. Any parts of this book based on government reports are so indicated and copyright is claimed for those parts to the extent applicable to compilations of such works. Independent verification should be sought for any data, advice or recommendations contained in this book. In addition, no responsibility is assumed by the publisher for any injury and/or damage to persons or property arising from any methods, products, instructions, ideas or otherwise contained in this publication. This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with regard to the subject matter covered herein. It is sold with the clear understanding that the Publisher is not engaged in rendering legal or any other professional services. If legal or any other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent person should be sought. FROM A DECLARATION OF PARTICIPANTS JOINTLY ADOPTED BY A COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION AND A COMMITTEE OF PUBLISHERS. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA Follicular lymphoma and other cancer research / editors, Michael P. Safford and John G. Haines. p. ; cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-61209-751-0 (eBook) 1. Lymphomas. 2. Cancer. I. Safford, Michael P. II. Haines, John G. [DNLM: 1. Lymphoma, Follicular. 2. Prostatic Neoplasms. WH 525 F668 2009] RC280.L9F65 2009 616.99'446--dc22 2009002414 Published by Nova Science Publishers, Inc.  New York CONTENTS Preface vii Research and Review Studies Chapter I Chapter II Chapter III Chapter IV Chapter V The Role of PBSC in Multiple Myeloma: From Biology to Treatment Alessandro Corso, Patrizia Zappasodi and Marzia Varettoni 1 Surgical Management of Advanced Primary and Recurrent Ovarian Cancer: The Washington Cancer Institute Approach C. Pablo Carmignani and Paul H. Sugarbaker 23 Stem Cells in Gastrointestinal Cancer – Combining Embryogenesis and Carcinogenesis? Daniel Neureiter, Christoph Herold and Matthias Ocke