Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 21. November 2001
Book
Hardback
1712 pages
978-0-7817-2658-0 (ISBN)
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The definitive reference on pediatric oncology is now in its thoroughly revised, updated Fourth Edition. A multidisciplinary group of the world's foremost specialists presents state-of-the-art information and guidelines on every aspect of pediatric cancer - from molecular biology to diagnosis, multimodal therapy, and supportive care. This edition features greater integration of the biologic and genetic factors affecting diagnosis and treatment. New chapters discuss incidence and trends in childhood cancer, evolving molecular and targeted therapies, and training strategies to develop humanistic skills in the pediatric hematologist-oncologist. Also included are up-to-date listings of support resources for children with cancer and for their families and physicians. This is a Brandon-Hill recommended title.
The definitive reference on pediatric oncology is now in its thoroughly revised, updated Fourth Edition. A multidisciplinary group of the world's foremost specialists presents state-of-the-art information and guidelines on every aspect of pediatric cancer - from molecular biology to diagnosis, multimodal therapy, and supportive care. This edition features greater integration of the biologic and genetic factors affecting diagnosis and treatment. New chapters discuss incidence and trends in childhood cancer, evolving molecular and targeted therapies, and training strategies to develop humanistic skills in the pediatric hematologist-oncologist. Also included are up-to-date listings of support resources for children with cancer and for their families and physicians. This is a Brandon-Hill recommended title.
The definitive reference on pediatric oncology is now in its thoroughly revised, updated Fourth Edition. A multidisciplinary group of the world's foremost specialists presents state-of-the-art information and guidelines on every aspect of pediatric cancer - from molecular biology to diagnosis, multimodal therapy, and supportive care. This edition features greater integration of the biologic and genetic factors affecting diagnosis and treatment. New chapters discuss incidence and trends in childhood cancer, evolving molecular and targeted therapies, and training strategies to develop humanistic skills in the pediatric hematologist-oncologist. Also included are up-to-date listings of support resources for children with cancer and for their families and physicians. This is a Brandon-Hill recommended title.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
265
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
3629 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7817-2658-0 (9780781726580)
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Philip A. Pizzo | David G. Poplack
Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology
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12/2005
5th Edition
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Philip A. Pizzo | David G. Poplack
Principles and Practices of Pediatric Oncology
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12/1996
3rd Edition
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Content
Contributing Authors Preface SECTION I: BASIC ISSUES IN PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY SECTION II: DIAGNOSIS AND EVALUATION OF THE CHILD WITH CANCER SECTION III: PRINCIPLES OF MULTIMODAL THERAPY SECTION IV: MANAGEMENT OF COMMON CANCERS OF CHILDHOOD SECTION V: SUPPORTIVE CARE OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER SECTION VI: OTHER ISSUES ARISING AT DIAGNOSIS, DURING TREATMENT AND AFTER CESSATION OF THERAPY Subject Index