Overview

In this valuable new book, an oncology consultant and a family practitioner have brought together complementary experiences of dealing with cancer to help primary care physicians meet clinical demands. With input from respected specialists in oncology, surgery and palliative care, Cancer in Primary Care profiles each of the major types of cancer in adults and children. Risk factors, epidemiology and demographic data are presented, with comment on diagnostic and screening issues. The authors then discuss management options and review therapy choices along with their prognostic implications. Numerous tables, charts and diagrams support the concise text, with key points summarized in highlighted panels. Each section concludes with up-to-date information on current research and on-going trials, as well as contact details for support groups for patients and their families. Other topics include pain management, terminal illness and provision of palliative care, and dealing with bereavement. Throughout the book, the authors emphasize the needs of the patient, and the importance of effectively-and objectively-communicating the full implications of difficult choices. This highly readable book should find a place in every doctor's office.

Full Product Details

Author:   Martin E. Gore (Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK) ,  Douglas Russell (Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust, London, UK) ,  Martin E. Gore ,  Douglas Russell
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.771kg
ISBN:  

9781901865264

ISBN 10:   1901865266
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   26 September 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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'The data are up-to-date ... and for the most part presented in colourful and graphic format. I liked the chapter on managing side effects of cancer therapy, compressing a lot of data into a short readable essay.' - Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 'This book is recommended for hospital and other medical libraries in the UK.' - E-STREAMS

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