Oxford Handbook of Oncology by Jim Cassidy (English) Paperback Book

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This practical guide to clinical consultation in oncology has been extensively revised and updated. It reflects recent advances in oncology with particular emphasis on new therapies and the emergence of immunotherapy as a real modality.

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Now fully revised and in its fourth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Oncology has been the essential go-to guide for students and practitioners in oncology for over a decade. The scientific basis and diagnosis of cancers is covered, as well as drugs, biomarkers, and the presentation and psychosocial aspects of oncology. Concise, practical, and comprehensive, there is no better companion for both common conditions and challengingemergencies.The field of oncology has surged forward since the last edition was published and the Oxford Handbook of Oncology has been fully revised and updated to reflect these recent advances so you can be surethat the vital information you need is in your hands. This handbook incorporates changes such as the understanding of the science of cancer, novel therapies in breast, lung, renal, and melanoma, molecular sub-classification of common solid cancers, personalized therapy approaches, new agents in hard to treat cancers, the benefits of new technologies in radiotherapy, and the emerging data on the importance of the immune response. Written by experts in the field to ensurethat it is grounded in real life clinical practice, this handbook provides a concise guide to all aspects of oncology for all students, nurses, and junior faculty responsible for the care of cancerpatients, while also providing further reading and highlighting areas of controversy for those who need a more detailed understanding.

Notes

4th edition.

Author Biography

Jim Cassidy was previously Professor of Oncology at Aberdeen university (1994-2002), then CRUK Head of Oncology, Beatson Laboratories, Glasgow. He moved into pharma over 2 years ago to head early drug development. Donald Bissett was schooled in Glasgow, and graduated from St Andrews University 1979 and University of Manchester 1982. Clinical experience in South Manchester Hospitals led to MRCP 1986, then commenced clinical oncology training in Nottingham andGlasgow, with FRCR 1989. Research Fellowship in the Department of Medical Oncology Beatson Institute, with MD and MSc in Clinical Pharmacology 1992. Senior lecturer in Clinical Oncology 1994, then Consultantin Clinical Oncology in Aberdeen 1995-2013 with particular interests in urological and thoracic malignancies.

Table of Contents

1: Multidisciplinary approach to cancer2: Aetiology and epidemiology3: Genetics of cancer4: Surgical oncology5: Principles of radiation oncology6: Principles of chemotherapy7: Principles of symptom control in palliative care8: Late effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy9: Hormone therapy10: Biological and targeted therapies11: Clinical trials12: Cancer prevention13: Population screening for cancer14: Thoracic cancer15: Breast cancer16: Colorectal cancer17: Anal cancer18: Upper gastrointestinal cancer19: Endocrine cancers20: Genitourinary cancers21: Gynaecological cancer22: Head and neck cancer23: Tumours of the central nervous system24: Skin cancer25: Haematological malignancies26: Bone and soft tissue malignancies27: Cancer of unknown primary site28: Paraneoplastic syndromes29: AIDS-related malignancies30: Childhood cancers presenting in adulthood31: Overview of Acute Oncology32: Spinal cord compression and bone marrow suppression33: Superior vena cava obstruction and raised intracranial pressure34: Stridor35: Thromboembolic and cardiac emergencies36: Obstruction37: Biochemical crises38: Complications of long-term central venous lines and chemotherapy extravasation39: Novel therapeutic strategies40: Gene therapy and immunotherapy for cancer41: Biomarkers and CancerAppendices

Review

Review from previous edition 'This Handbook provides a well-organized outline of the science and clinical tenets applicable to the practice of oncology'Oncology'This is a superb and concise review of the topic, and is ideal for GPs, junior as well as senior staff both in oncology and in other specialties which have to deal with patients suffering from cancer.' - Dr Harry Brown, Glycosmedia, Oct 2015

Long Description

Now fully revised and in its fourth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Oncology has been the essential go-to guide for students and practitioners in oncology for over a decade. The scientific basis and diagnosis of cancers is covered, as well as drugs, biomarkers, and the presentation and psychosocial aspects of oncology. Concise, practical, and comprehensive, there is no better companion for both common conditions and challengingemergencies.The field of oncology has surged forward since the last edition was published and the Oxford Handbook of Oncology has been fully revised and updated to reflect these recent advances so you can be surethat the vital information you need is in your hands. This handbook incorporates changes such as the understanding of the science of cancer, novel therapies in breast, lung, renal, and melanoma, molecular sub-classification of common solid cancers, personalized therapy approaches, new agents in hard to treat cancers, the benefits of new technologies in radiotherapy, and the emerging data on the importance of the immune response. Written by experts in the field to ensurethat it is grounded in real life clinical practice, this handbook provides a concise guide to all aspects of oncology for all students, nurses, and junior faculty responsible for the care of cancerpatients, while also providing further reading and highlighting areas of controversy for those who need a more detailed understanding.

Review Text

Review from previous edition 'This Handbook provides a well-organized outline of the science and clinical tenets applicable to the practice of oncology' Oncology'This is a superb and concise review of the topic, and is ideal for GPs, junior as well as senior staff both in oncology and in other specialties which have to deal with patients suffering from cancer.' - Dr Harry Brown, Glycosmedia, Oct 2015

Review Quote

Review from previous edition 'This Handbook provides a well-organized outline of the science and clinical tenets applicable to the practice of oncology' Oncology

Feature

Written by experts in the field to ensure all advice is grounded in real-life clinical practiceConcise and comprehensive, with areas of controversy highlighted and further reading provided throughoutContains a step by step guide to common oncological emergenciesIncludes evidence-based medicine and additional further reading

Details ISBN0199689849 Author Gareth Morris-Stiff Year 2015 Edition 4th ISBN-10 0199689849 ISBN-13 9780199689842 Format Paperback Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Gareth Morris-Stiff DEWEY 616.994 Illustrations 25 black and white line illustrations and 6 colour plates Birth 1958 Media Book Series Oxford Medical Handbooks Short Title OXFORD HANDBK OF ONCOLOGY REV/ Language English UK Release Date 2015-08-13 NZ Release Date 2015-08-13 Pages 896 Publisher Oxford University Press Edition Description 4th Revised edition Publication Date 2015-08-13 Imprint Oxford University Press Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2015-08-10 We've got this

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