Practical Clinical Oncology (Paperback)

Louise Hanna

ISBN 10: 1107683629 / ISBN 13: 9781107683624

Edité par Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2015

Paperback. Practical Clinical Oncology, 2nd edition, provides a practical and comprehensive review of the current management of common types of cancer. Introductory chapters give background information on the main treatment modalities and other key issues such as acute oncology, palliative care and clinical research, with new chapters on pathology and advanced external beam radiotherapy. Subsequent chapters describe the diagnosis and treatment of malignancies, based on tumour site or type. Finally, multiple choice questions allow the reader to test their knowledge. This edition has been fully updated to reflect the most current developments in radiotherapy, tumour biology and drug therapy. With an emphasis on practical aspects of cancer care that will be relevant to day-to-day decision making, this book is an invaluable resource on contemporary clinical management of the cancer patient for all trainees and practitioners involved in clinical oncology, medical oncology and palliative care, as well as for specialist nurses and radiographers. Essential reading for all doctors training in oncology, as well as a useful companion and source of guidance for all health professionals involved in cancer care, this updated textbook of practical clinical oncology covers contemporary treatment and management of common forms of cancer in an accessible format. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781107683624

Synopsis :

Practical Clinical Oncology, 2nd edition, provides a practical and comprehensive review of the current management of common types of cancer. Introductory chapters give background information on the main treatment modalities and other key issues such as acute oncology, palliative care and clinical research, with new chapters on pathology and advanced external beam radiotherapy. Subsequent chapters describe the diagnosis and treatment of malignancies, based on tumour site or type. Finally, multiple choice questions allow the reader to test their knowledge. This edition has been fully updated to reflect the most current developments in radiotherapy, tumour biology and drug therapy. With an emphasis on practical aspects of cancer care that will be relevant to day-to-day decision making, this book is an invaluable resource on contemporary clinical management of the cancer patient for all trainees and practitioners involved in clinical oncology, medical oncology and palliative care, as well as for specialist nurses and radiographers.

À propos des auteurs: Louise Hanna is Consultant Clinical Oncologist in the Department of Oncology at the Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff, UK.

Tom Crosby is Consultant Clinical Oncologist in the Department of Oncology at the Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff, UK.

Fergus Macbeth is Associate Director of the Wales Cancer Trials Unit at Cardiff University, UK.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Practical Clinical Oncology (Paperback)
Éditeur : Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Date d'édition : 2015
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : new
Edition : 2ème Édition