Manual of Clinical Oncology

Clinical oncology is the study of the causes, features and treatment of cancer. This comprehensive and practical manual includes information required by general practitioners and nurses worldwide for cancer identification, diagnosis, and treatment.

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A world-renowned reference which is published in affiliation with the UICC, the Manual of Clinical Oncology, Seventh Edition provides updated and essential information on cancer detection, identification, diagnosis, and treatment. Clearly written and detailed, the Seventh Edition presents the most appropriate procedures for the diagnosis and staging of cancer treatment while emphasizing the cost/benefit ratio. In addition, it features two new flowcharts for each cancer discussed: the first follows the most basic diagnostic and staging intervention techniques, while the second includes special, more advanced procedures.
Divided into concise, accessible sections, the Seventh Edition examines such areas as: The cellular and molecular biology of cancer Cancer etiology, epidemiology, and smoking cessation Screening and early detection, diagnosis and pathology, staging and management, surgical principles, and clinical trials The specific targeting of cancers by anatomical location, including pain management, rehabilitation, and the psychological aspects of cancer The Manual of Clinical Oncology, Seventh Edition is an authoritative and indispensable resource for all oncologists, general practitioners, doctors-in-training, and nurses worldwide.