The text presents an overview of the basic science and principles of high dose chemotherapy, current state-of the-art techniques and future developments such as... » 

The text presents an overview of the basic science and principles of high dose chemotherapy, current state-of the-art techniques and future developments such as gene therapy. The main section of the book is disease-based, setting the scientific principles within a clinical context and reviewing the application of high dose therapy in specific diseases. Additional sections discuss supportive care and long-term complications. «