Oxford desk reference, Oncology

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    • Ajithkumar, T. V. (Thankamma V.)

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Oxford desk reference, Oncology

Thankamma Ajithkumar ... [et al.]

(Oxford desk reference)(Oxford medical publications)

Oxford University Press, 2011

  • : hardcover

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Oncology

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This easy-to-read, practical guide distils and compiles all the disparate literature on cancer into one succinct volume. With most of the topics fitting onto a double-page spread it allows for quick reference whilst on the ward. The text also includes the essential, evidence-based clinical guidelines needed for the safe and effective management of patients with cancer. All aspects of cancer and its management are covered, including prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment. This practical guide also offers information about coping with the physical and social issues that may arise with a diagnosis of cancer, such as insurance, travel and survivorship. A unique chapter of management flow charts assists fast, appropriate decision-making. Multidisciplinary management and palliative care are also covered in detail.

Table of Contents

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Clinical approach to suspected cancer
  • 3. Concepts of multidisciplinary management
  • 4. Site-specific cancer management
  • 4.1 Tumours of head and neck
  • 4.2 Tumours of central nervous system
  • 4.3 Thoracic tumours
  • 4.4 Breast cancer
  • 4.5 Cancers of gastrointestinal system
  • 4.6 Cancers of genitourinary system
  • 4.7 Cancers of Female genital system
  • 4.8 Cancers of skin
  • 4.9 Cancers of musculoskeletal system
  • 4.10 Tumours of haemopoietic system
  • 4.11 Endocrine tumours
  • 4.12 Paediatric tumours
  • 4.13 Rare cancers in adults
  • 5. Oncological emergencies
  • 6. Special situations in oncology
  • 7. Palliative care
  • 8. Clinical management of cancer - flowcharts
  • 9. Appendix
  • 9.1 Chemotherapy regimens
  • 9.2 Radiotherapy fractionation schedules
  • 9.3 Calculation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
  • 9.4 Diagrams for clinical consultation

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