Bladder Cancer, Diagnosis, Therapeutics and Management.

Edited by C.T. Lee, , D.P. Wood. . 2010, pp. 330, ISBN: 978-1-58829-988-8. Humana Press/Springer Science and Business Media, New York, NY, USA.

In this volume leading authorities and researchers present a comprehensive review of the related literature, provide insights into the obstacles of improved survival and discuss methods to advance the field of Bladder Cancer care. Their work aims to spur innovative thoughts and approaches to common problems in the management of early stage and advanced disease. The book discusses at length the state of bladder cancer staging and the optimal treatment for localized disease. Additional sections review the applications of existing systemic therapies and look at the infrastructure needed to support translational research efforts.

The 29 chapters of the volume are divided into 4 parts: Part I: 1. Improving bladder cancer staging; 2. Understanding. Part II: Optimizing treatment of localized disease; 1. Intravesical therapy; 2. Cystectomy: Cancer control and organ preservation. Part III: Locally advanced / Distant disease: Multimodality treatment. Part IV: Next steps: Translational research.