Features:
Extensively revised and updated, featuring recent advances in the field of oncologyFeatures new chapters on biomarkers and childhood cancers presenting in adultsIncludes evidence-based medicine and additional further readingContains a step by step guide to common oncological emergenciesEmphasises practical approaches to common clinical scenarios encountered on the oncology or palliative care wardWritten by acknowledged experts within the field to provide state-of-the-art informationAreas of controversy are highlighted in the text.
Table of Contents:
Part 1: Background
1.
Multidisciplinary approach to cancer
2.
Epidemiology and aetiology of cancer
3.
Genetics of cancer
,
Dr Rosemarie Davidson
Part 2: Principles of treatment
4.
Surgical oncology
5.
Principles of radiation oncology
6.
Principles of chemotherapy
7.
Symptom control in palliative care
,
Dr Tim Morgan
8.
Late effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy
9.
Hormone therapy
10.
Principles of biological therapies
Part 3: Principles of cancer clinical trials
11.
Clinical trials
12.
Cancer prevention
13.
Population screening for cancer
Part 4: Specific types of cancer
14.
Thoracic cancer
15.
Breast cancer
16.
Colorectal cancer
17.
Anal cancer
18.
Upper gastrointestinal cancer
,
Dr Jeff Evans
19.
Endocrine cancer
20.
Genitourinary cancers
21.
Gynaecological cancers
,
Dr Nick Reed and Dr Nadeem Siddiqui
22.
Head and Neck cancers
23.
Tumours of the central nervous system
,
Dr Ann Marie Kennedy
24.
Skin cancers
25.
Haematological malignancies
,
Dr Dominic Culligan
26.
Bone and soft tissue malignancies
27.
Cancers of unknown primary (CUP)
28.
Paraneoplastic cancers
29.
AIDS related malignancies
30.
Childhood cancers presenting in adults
Part 5: Emergencies in Oncology
31.
Spinal cord compression and bone marrow suppression
32.
Superior vena cava obstruction and raised intracranial pressure
33.
Airway obstruction
34.
Thromboembolic and cardiac emergencies
35.
Obstruction
36.
Biochemical crises
37.
Stridor and anaphalaxis
38.
Complications of long-term central venous lines and chemotherapy extravasation
Part 6: The way forward
39.
Novel therapeutic strategies
40.
Gene therapy and immunotherapy for cancer
Part 7: Appendices
41.
NCIC common toxicity criteria (CTC) grading system (March 1998, revised)
42.
Nomogram for determination of body surface area
43.
Performance status
44.
Support Agencies addresses and websites
45.
Advanced adult life support algorithm
