Treatment of Cancer, 4Ed
Hodder Arnold (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 31. July 2002
Book
Hardback
1250 pages
978-0-340-75964-6 (ISBN)
Description
Since the first edition of this book was published in 1982, 'Treatment of Cancer' has become a standard text for postgraduate physicians in the UK and abroad, providing all the information necessary for modern cancer management in a comprehensive but accessible volume. By inviting experts from a number of different disciplines to share their knowledge the editors have succeeded in delivering a truly integrated approach to the care of the patient with cancer.
The fourth edition adopts the successful structure of previous editions, while being thoroughly revised and updated throughout. Part One considers the scientific basis and fundamental principles underlying cancer treatment and examines the likely developments that will occur over the next decade a the leading edge of oncology. Part Two, the principal section of the book, uses a system-based approach to cover the clinical aspects and management plans for the whole spectrum of malignant disease. Part Three provides further information on specific aspects of cancer management including radiotherapy techniques and delivery, the development of continuing care philosophies, the use of complementary therapies as an adjunct to orthodox medicine and the important area of palliation and end of life care.
Treatment of Cancer surpasses other oncology texts in condensing the essential information for exemplary cancer care into one readable and accessible guide, and will be an invaluable addition to the bookshelves of the busy oncologist in training or in practice.
The fourth edition adopts the successful structure of previous editions, while being thoroughly revised and updated throughout. Part One considers the scientific basis and fundamental principles underlying cancer treatment and examines the likely developments that will occur over the next decade a the leading edge of oncology. Part Two, the principal section of the book, uses a system-based approach to cover the clinical aspects and management plans for the whole spectrum of malignant disease. Part Three provides further information on specific aspects of cancer management including radiotherapy techniques and delivery, the development of continuing care philosophies, the use of complementary therapies as an adjunct to orthodox medicine and the important area of palliation and end of life care.
Treatment of Cancer surpasses other oncology texts in condensing the essential information for exemplary cancer care into one readable and accessible guide, and will be an invaluable addition to the bookshelves of the busy oncologist in training or in practice.
Reviews / Votes
It will, I am sure, become the standard textbook on the treatment of cancer and will be of value to all those studying or practising oncology in any form'British Medical Journal
should be mandatory reading for clinical oncologists in training and will be a valuable source of information for those in other disciplines who deal with cancer patients or who work in association with oncologists.
Clinical Oncology
It is a standard textbook on the treatment of cancer and is of value to all professionals involved in oncology in any form.
European Urology Today
This is an absolutely superb monograph for medical and radiation oncologistson the management of cancer.
European Urology
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Edition
4th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
550 b/w,14 col illus
ISBN-13
978-0-340-75964-6 (9780340759646)
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Pat Price | Karol Sikora | Tim Illidge
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05/2008
5th Edition
Hodder Arnold
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09/1998
3rd Edition
Hodder Arnold
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Content
Part 1 Principles
Introduction
Molecular biology
Molecular radiobiology
Clinical radiobiology
Mathematical modelling and its application in radiation oncology
Hyperthermia in the treatment of cancer
Principles of chemotherapy and drug development
Drug resistance
The endocrinology of malignancy
Tumour imaging in oncology
Interventional radiology
Bio-immunotherapy approaches to cancer treatment
Angiogenesis and the treatment of cancer
Gene therapy
Part 2 Practice
Central nervous system
Ocular and adnexal tumours
Head and neck cancer
Salivary glands
Thyroid cancer
Endocrine system
Breast cancer
Bronchus
Oesophagus
Liver
Pancreas
Biliary tract
Stomach
Bladder
Prostate
Colon and rectum
Anus
Germ cell cancer of the testis and related neoplasmsj
Carcinoma of the ovary and fallopian tube
Uterus
Cervix
Carcinoma of the vagina and vulva
Gestational trophoblastic tumours
Non-melanoma skin cancers
Melanoma
Bone
Soft tissue sarcomas
Leukaemias
Total body irradation
Hodgkin's disease
Non-Hodgekin's lymphoma
Multiple myeloma
Cancer in childhood
AIDS-related cancer
Part 3 Management
Medical care
Anti-emetic therapy
Brachytherapy
Planning techniques
Conformal therapy
Palliative care
The holistic approach to cancer
Communication with the cancer patient
Clinical cancer genetics
Large-scale randomized evidence: trials and overviews
Costs of non-surgical cancer treatment:
trials and overviews
Costs of non-surgical cancer treatment: the UK perspective
Medical audit
Organization of cancer services
Index
Introduction
Molecular biology
Molecular radiobiology
Clinical radiobiology
Mathematical modelling and its application in radiation oncology
Hyperthermia in the treatment of cancer
Principles of chemotherapy and drug development
Drug resistance
The endocrinology of malignancy
Tumour imaging in oncology
Interventional radiology
Bio-immunotherapy approaches to cancer treatment
Angiogenesis and the treatment of cancer
Gene therapy
Part 2 Practice
Central nervous system
Ocular and adnexal tumours
Head and neck cancer
Salivary glands
Thyroid cancer
Endocrine system
Breast cancer
Bronchus
Oesophagus
Liver
Pancreas
Biliary tract
Stomach
Bladder
Prostate
Colon and rectum
Anus
Germ cell cancer of the testis and related neoplasmsj
Carcinoma of the ovary and fallopian tube
Uterus
Cervix
Carcinoma of the vagina and vulva
Gestational trophoblastic tumours
Non-melanoma skin cancers
Melanoma
Bone
Soft tissue sarcomas
Leukaemias
Total body irradation
Hodgkin's disease
Non-Hodgekin's lymphoma
Multiple myeloma
Cancer in childhood
AIDS-related cancer
Part 3 Management
Medical care
Anti-emetic therapy
Brachytherapy
Planning techniques
Conformal therapy
Palliative care
The holistic approach to cancer
Communication with the cancer patient
Clinical cancer genetics
Large-scale randomized evidence: trials and overviews
Costs of non-surgical cancer treatment:
trials and overviews
Costs of non-surgical cancer treatment: the UK perspective
Medical audit
Organization of cancer services
Index