Leonard Wartofsky, MD, past president of the American Thyroid Association, and a panel of world-class clinicians critically review all aspects of thyroid cancer from pathogenesis to prognosis, including management and treatment. Organized for rapid access by busy physicians, the book covers both dif
Cancer: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide
β Scribed by David L. Morris, C. J. Williams, John Henry Kearsley
- Year
- 1998
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 332
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
An understanding of the basic mechanisms and management of cancer has become essential knowledge for medical students and doctors. Cancer: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide explains the principles and practice of oncology in a clear and easy-to-read format, combining the latest in research and treatment with an informed description of the underlying biology.The editors have adopted a multidisciplinary approach which successfully integrates the medical and nursing aspects of cancer care. An introductory section, discussing general principles and aspects of oncology, is followed by site-specific chapters describing the epidemiology, pathology, clinical signs, investigations, diagnosis, and treatment of each cancer type. Special chapters are devoted to cancer in children, HIV-associated malignancies, secondary cancers, and unknown primary cancers.This informative book highlights current trends in the diagnosis and treatment of all cancers, including aspects of nursing and palliative care. T
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