Offering presentations of advances in cancer research, diagnosis and treatment, this volume covers developments in imaging, interventional radiology, chemotherapy, biotehrapeutics, bone marrow transplantation, surgery, radiotherapy, psycho-oncology and cancer nursing. There are colour histological and clinical photographs, and an integration of molecular biology and gene therapy into every applicable chapter, along with added treatment algorithms enabling optimal decision-making and action. This edition includes new coverage of low intensity magnetic fields, vascular access, minimally invasive surgery, oncology and the law, managed care, outcomes research, and alternative therapies.
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Höhe: 279 mm
Breite: 216 mm
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978-0-683-04095-1 (9780683040951)
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Cancer biology; tumour immunology; cancer etiology; cancer epidemiology; Theory and practice of clinical trials; cancer prevention; cancer screening and early detection; principles of cancer pathology; principles of imaging; interventional radiology; endoscopy; principles of surgical oncology; principles of radiation oncology; principles of medical oncology; principles of chemotherapy; chemotherapy agents; principles of endocrine therapy; principles of biotherapeutics; principles of gene therapy; principles of bone marrow transplantation; principles of psycho-oncology; principles of oncology nursing; principles of Rehab medicine; principles of multidisciplinary management; principles of social oncology; neoplasms of the central nervous system; neoplasms of the endocrine glands; neoplasms of the head and neck; neoplasms of the thorax; neoplasms of the alimentary canal; neoplasms of the genitourinary tract; neoplasms of the female; reproductive organs; neoplasms of the breast; neoplasms of the skin; malignant melanoma; neoplasms of the bone and soft tissue; neoplasms in AIDS; neoplasms of unknown primary site; neoplasms in children; complications of cancer and its treatment; infections in patients with cancer; oncologic emergencies; oncology and the information revolution.
