Cancer And Its Management - Couverture souple

Souhami, Robert L.; Tobias, Jeffrey

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1405126361 ISBN 13 : 9781405126366

Editeur : Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

This is a highly acclaimed comprehensive and practical text covering the principles and practice of the management of cancer. Why buy this book? It includes up-to-date information on the most recent techniques and therapies available. It is a comprehensive and practical reference source of both common and rarer forms of cancer. It highlights frequent dilemmas and difficulties encountered during cancer management. It covers controversial topics including screening, genetic testing, prevention and AIDS-related cancers. It provides the reader with fundamental knowledge about oncogenes, epidemiology and staging, through to basic actions of different treatment modalities."Cancer and Its Management" is ideal for all those concerned with he management of cancer: surgical, clinical and medical oncologists - both consultants and trainees; nursing staff with an interest in cancer; and, general practitioners, and medical, nursing and pharmacy students. 'This book is exactly what was needed. All in all, this book is destined to become a classic' - "The Lancet". '...should be compulsory reading for all would-be cancer specialists. The authors' discussion of controversial topics...is excellent' - "British Medical Journal". 'This is, without exaggeration, the book when it comes to Cancer...All in all, the Cancer Bible' - "Microscope" (Nottingham University Medical School Gazette).

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

"This is a very good book indeed, with an excellent coverage of this all important subject. Very comprehensive regarding all types of cancer as well as aspects of the disease in general. Rating ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗" Cambridge Medicine, Addenbrooke′s Clinical School Gazette

"This is an excellent review in clinical oncology, and it is presented in a very readable format for those who are not oncology specialists."
Doody′s

"As an introductory text, this book admirably fills a long–empty niche. The level of detail varies but, in most cases is more than adequate for students, postgraduate trainees or general physicians wanting some background information." Medical Journal of Australia

"...a comprehensive overview of the principles and practice of cancer management. It is an extremely readable book and it is easy to dip in to a chapter to refresh and update one′s knowledge." Palliative Medicine

"This book is exactly what was needed. It is aimed at a wide audience – not only clinical oncologists but also physicians, gynaecologists, general practitioners and even medical students. The key to the book′s success lies in a wealth of concise detail written with clarity, balance and common sense...All in all this book is destined to become a classic." The Lancet on previous edition

Présentation de l'éditeur

Cancer and Its Management emphasizes the management of cancer by integrating basic science with clinical wisdom. The third edition of this now established favourite has been updated to reflect the latest changes in the field.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1405126361
• ISBN 13: 9781405126366
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 544
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible