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A Multidisciplinary Approach for Physicians and Students
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Eighth Edition
Edited By
Phillip Rubin, MD, Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Cancer Center, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
Jacqueline Williams, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Cancer Center, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
Description
Here is the new edition of the "Orange Syllabus"! This respected oncology textbook has been exhaustively updated to offer readers all
of the latest clinical, technologic and scientific developments in the field. An all-new author team and a new associate editor bring
a multidisciplinary perspective and global expertise to every chapter. They explore epidemiology and etiology...present new insights
into the biology and causes of various cancers...and emphasize today's improved prognoses for cancer patients. The eighth edition includes
a free CD-ROM that contains the full text of the book, plus links to MEDLINE abstracts.
Audience
Oncologists and residents, internal medicine specialists, family practioners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and medical students.
Contents
Statement of the Clinical Oncologic Problem / The Biology of Cancer / The Pathology of Cancer / Principles of Surgical Oncology / Basic
Principles of Radiobiology / Principles of Radiation Oncology and Cancer Radiotherapy / Basic Concepts in Radiation Physics / Basic Concepts
of Cancer Chemotherapy and Principles of Medical Oncology / Basic Concepts in Investigational Therapeutics and Clinical Trials / Gene
Therapy for Malignancy / Basic Concepts of Tumor Immunology and Principles of Immunotherapy / AIDS / Oncologic Emergencies / Principles
of Psychosocial Oncology / Principles of Oncologic Imaging and Tumor Imaging / Skin Cancer / Breast Cancer / Malignant Lymphomas / Pediatric
Solid Tumors / Tumors of the Head and Neck / Gynecologic Tumors / Urologic and Male Genital Cancers / The Leukemias / Soft Tissue Sarcomas
/ Bone Tumors / Cancer of the Endocrine Glands: Thyroid, Adrenal and Pituitary / Alimentary Cancer / Cancer of the Major Digestive Glands:
Pancreas, Liver, Bile Ducts, Gall Bladder / Central Nervous System Tumors / Lung Cancer / Metastases and Disseminated Diseases / Basic
and Advanced Methods of Pain Control / Palliative Care / Late Effects of Cancer Treatment Radiation & Drug Therapy.
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Paperback, 990 pages, publication date: MAY-2001
ISBN-13: 978-0-7216-7496-4
ISBN-10: 0-7216-7496-8
Imprint: SAUNDERS
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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