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OverviewThis popular textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of clinical oncology. Ideal for medical undergraduates, clinicians and other health professionals who want to increase their understanding of the challenges of managing patients with cancer, the book enables readers to learn and then test themselves on all aspects of cancer medicine, from epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis and presentation, through to diagnosis, staging, management and prognosis. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter Hoskin (University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, London, UK, University College London Hospitals, London, UK and the Christie Hospital, Manchester, UK) , Peter Ostler , Robert Glynne-Jones (Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Middx, HA6 2RN, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: CRC Press Edition: 5th edition Weight: 1.080kg ISBN: 9781138035553ISBN 10: 1138035556 Pages: 381 Publication Date: 26 May 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPathogenesis of cancer. Principles of cancer diagnosis and staging. Decision-making and communication. Principles of surgical oncology. Principles of radiotherapy. Principles of systemic treatment. Lung cancer and mesothelioma. Breast cancer. Gastrointestinal cancer. Urological cancer. Gynaecological cancer. CNS tumours. Head and neck cancer. Endocrine tumours. Sarcomas. Lymphoma. Haematological malignancy. Paediatric cancer. Skin cancer. Carcinoma of unknown primary. Oncological emergencies. Palliative care. Appendix 1: Worldwide cancer burden - males and females. Appendix 2: Worldwide cancer burden - males. Appendix 3: Worldwide cancer burden - females. Appendix 4: Answers to self-assessment questionsReviewsAuthor InformationPeter Hoskin is Consultant in Clinical Oncology at Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, London and Professor in Clinical Oncology at University College London, UKRobert Glynn Jones is Consultant in Clinical Oncology at Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, London, UKPeter Ostler is Consultant in Clinical Oncology and Divisional Lead at Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, London, UK Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |