Devita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1451118139 ISBN 13 : 9781451118131

Editeur : Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2011

Synopsis

"DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology" has been acclaimed by the worldwide medical community as the standard-setting oncology reference. Its primary goal is to present the practicing oncologist with the practical as well as cutting-edge information needed to ensure the best possible care for each individual patient. The hallmark of this book from its inception and a major reason it has gained worldwide acceptance as the definitive source of cancer information has been its approach to the treatment of cancer patients by stage of presentation with a tightly coordinated description of the role of each treatment modality in the care of individual patients. To ensure a balance multidisciplinary approach, a surgeon, a medical oncologist, and a radiation oncologist author each of the major treatment chapters. Each of the major treatment sections is preceded by an updated, brief chapter describing the molecular biology of that cancer and the prospects this new information holds for the improved management of cancer patients. Greater emphasis has been given in recent editions to the increasing importance of molecular biology and cancer screening and prevention, as well as palliative care, supportive oncology and quality of life issues. This brand-new edition includes instant access to the fully searchable, updated text! Plus, the smart search integrates results from...cancer-related medication monographs; NCCN guidelines; patient education handouts; an image bank with hundreds of additional images; linked references to Pub Med articles; and, quarterly updates.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology has been acclaimed by the worldwide medical community as the standard-setting oncology reference. Its primary goal is to present the practicing oncologist with the practical as well as cutting-edge information needed to ensure the best possible care for each individual patient. The hallmark of this book from its inception and a major reason it has gained worldwide acceptance as the definitive source of cancer information has been its approach to the treatment of cancer patients by stage of presentation with a tightly coordinated description of the role of each treatment modality in the care of individual patients. To ensure a balance multidisciplinary approach, a surgeon, a medical oncologist, and a radiation oncologist author each of the major treatment chapters. Each of the major treatment sections is preceded by an updated, brief chapter describing the molecular biology of that cancer and the prospects this new information holds for the improved management of cancer patients. Greater emphasis has been given in recent editions to the increasing importance of molecular biology and cancer screening and prevention, as well as palliative care, supportive oncology and quality of life issues.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1451118139
• ISBN 13: 9781451118131
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 2800
• Éditeur: DeVita Jr. Vincent T., Lawrence Theodore S., Rosenberg Steven A., DePinho Ronald A., Weinberg Robert A.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible