Synopses & Reviews
Clinical Oncology, the American Cancer Society's textbook of cancer, was conceived and produced as a source of information on the wide range of issues in cancer. It offers practical and immediate information and clinical approaches and serves as a bridge to more specialised and comprehensive textbooks and the literature. Although it is directed primarily to generalists in the health professions, it also will serve as a ready resource for those with special interest in oncology. Incorporated elements from our Textbook of Clinical Oncology, second edition and our Cancer manual, ninth edition which was developed by the American Cancer Society Massachusetts Division. The production of a CD-Rom version of this text, has given us the opportunity to enhance with colour art and graphics the presentation of some subjects, which was not possible using a print medium alone. This new text places an emphasis on directing the reader to reliable electronic databases, where the next step in inquiry can be taken. Increasing importance is placed on our new knowledge of genetics and other biological factors and their use as a guide to prognosis and selection of treatment.
Synopsis
Clinical Oncology, the American Cancer Society's textbook of cancer, presents a wealth of information about the wide range of issues in cancer. This exciting new resource will help healthcare providers adopt practices to encourage prevention and early detection, as well as provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment.
-- Emphasizes the importance of primary prevention and early detection with discussion of genetic research.
-- Discusses the trend towards the multidisciplinary management of cancer.
-- Separate chapters are devoted to current practices for prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancers of the major organs and systems.
-- Recommended online resources for additional research are included throughout.
-- FREE CD-ROM includes complete text with additional color art and images.
-- Over 100 contributors provide expertise in their specialties.
Synopsis
Clinical Oncology, the American Cancer Societys textbook of cancer, presents a wealth of information about the wide range of issues in cancer. This exciting new resource will help healthcare providers adopt practices to encourage prevention and early detection, as well as provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment.
Table of Contents
1. Measuring the Occurrence of Cancer: Impact and Statistics.
2. Principles of Cancer Biology.
3. Etiology of Cancer.
4. Cancer Prevention Strategies.
5. Cancer Detection.
6. The Pathologic Evaluation of Neoplastic Diseases.
7. General Approach to the Patient.
8. Basis for Current Major Therapies for Cancer.
9. Complications of Cancer and Cancer Treatment.
10. Breast Cancer.
11. Lung Cancer.
12. Head and Neck Cancer.
13. Esophageal Cancer.
14. Gastric Cancer.
15. Colorectal Cancer.
16. Tumors of the Pancreas, Gallbladder, and Extrahepatic Bile Ducts.
17. Liver Cancer.
18. Urologic and Male Genital Cancer.
19. Gynecologic Cancer.
20. Hodgkins Disease and the Non-Hodgkins Lymphomas.
21. Multiple Myeloma and Other Plasma Cell Dyscrasias.
22. Acute and Chronic Leukemia.
23. Malignant Melanoma.
24. Basal and Squamous Cell Skin Cancer.
25. Pediatric Solid Tumors.
26. Sarcomas of Soft Tissue and Bone.
27. Cancer of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands.
28. Cancer of the Central Nervous System and Pituitary Gland.
29. Malignant Tumors of the Eye.
30. AIDS-Related Cancer.
31. Metastatic Cancer from an Unknown Primary Site.
32. Paraneoplastic and Endocrine Syndromes.
33. Cancer-Related Emergencies.
34. Management of Pain.
35. Nutrition and the Cancer Patient.
36. Rehabilitation and Survivorship.
37. Psychiatric Complications in Cancer Patients.
38. Clinical Genetics.
39. Fertility and Sexuality after Cancer Treatments.
40. Complementary and Alternative Therapies.
41. Clinical Trials