This textbook of oncology is aimed at specialist registrars in the early phase of their training. The basic concepts of cancer practice is touched upon in undergraduate and junior postgraduate years, but new trainees frequently seek additional resources to boost their knowledge in the field of Oncology. This title offers a concise account of the multidisciplinary management of common cancers and cancer-related problems appropriate to doctors at the start of their careers in this specialty. The content of the book is based on latest available evidence and reflects the training guidelines.
- Readable and concise style, aimed at the beginner in this specialty.
- Well illustrated in colour with graphics, clinical photographs and radiographs.
- Section on research methodology.
- Approachable design in the 'Specialist Training in...' series style.
This textbook of oncology is aimed at specialist registrars in the early phase of their training. The basic concepts of cancer practice is touched upon in undergraduate and junior postgraduate years, but new trainees frequently seek additional resources to boost their knowledge in the field of Oncology. This title offers a concise account of the multidisciplinary management of common cancers and cancer-related problems appropriate to doctors at the start of their careers in this specialty. The content of the book is based on latest available evidence and reflects the training guidelines.
- Readable and concise style, aimed at the beginner in this specialty.
- Well illustrated in colour with graphics, clinical photographs and radiographs.
- Section on research methodology.
- Approachable design in the 'Specialist Training in...' series style.
This textbook of oncology is aimed at specialist registrars in the early phase of their training. The basic concepts of cancer practice is touched upon in undergraduate and junior postgraduate years, but new trainees frequently seek additional resources to boost their knowledge in the field of Oncology. This title offers a concise account of the multidisciplinary management of common cancers and cancer-related problems appropriate to doctors at the start of their careers in this specialty. The content of the book is based on latest available evidence and reflects the training guidelines.
- Readable and concise style, aimed at the beginner in this specialty.
- Well illustrated in colour with graphics, clinical photographs and radiographs.
- Section on research methodology.
- Approachable design in the 'Specialist Training in...' series style.
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Part I Basic principles of cancer management Clinical approach to
cancer patients Principles of surgical oncology Principles of
radiotherapy Principles of systemic therapy Cancer genetics Late
effects of cancer treatment and survivorship Palliative care and end of
life Part II: Site-specific cancer management Cancer of head and neck
Cancers of thorax Breast cancer Cancers of gastrointestinal system
Cancers of genitourinary system Cancers of female genital system Cancers
of the skin Cancers of musculoskeletal system Cancers of the central
nervous sytem Endocrine tumours Cancers of unknown primary Cancer
during pregnancy HIV-related cancers Cancers of haematopoietic system
Paediatric, adolescent and young adult cancers Management of oncologic
emergencies Management of radiotherapy side effects Part III: Research
in Oncology Clinical trials in oncology Understanding the strengths and
weaknesses of clinical research in cancer Appendix: Glossary of common
targets Index
Dr Helen M Hatcher BSc, PhD, MB, BChir, MRCP
