Author: Torosia
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Keywords: oncology, radiation, clinical, basic, medical, cancer, management, surgery, integrated
Number of Pages: 654
Published: 1999-09-15
List price: $229.95
ISBN-10: 0824771958
ISBN-13: 9780824771959
Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA. Illustrates the success of the relationship between the basic scientist and the clinical researcher. Emphasizes a clinical approach to the cancer patient. Discusses tumor biology, surgical treatment and alternatives, systemic treatment, and radiation therapy. For clinicians and researchers.
Author: Connie Henke Yarbro
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Keywords: oncology, series, bartlett, review, nursing, jones
Number of Pages: 294
Published: 2007-04-19
List price: $78.95
ISBN-10: 0763750301
ISBN-13: 9780763750305
This comprehensive book and CD-ROM learning package is designed for the oncology nurse preparing for certification and/or recertification. The text is organized according to the eight areas tested on the Oncology Certification Exam. The Fourth Edition is completely updated with new questions and revised to reflect changes that have been made to the OCN exam. The companion CD-ROM includes practice questions that can be rearranged and customized to create a new exam over and over.
Author: H. Awwad
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: oncology, fundamental, radiotherapy, radiobiology, physiology, developments, clinical, zone, radiobiological, physiological, perspectives, boundary, radiation
Number of Pages: 700
Published: 1990-06-30
List price: $467.00
ISBN-10: 0792307836
ISBN-13: 9780792307839
Authors:R.G. Parker, N.A. Janjan, M.T. Selch, S.M. Me
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: radiation, oncology, radiology, medical, cure, palliation
Number of Pages: 150
Published: 2003-05-16
List price: $239.00
ISBN-10: 3540414010
ISBN-13: 9783540414018
Given that treatment with curative intent is possible in only one-half of cancer victims, and that such treatment frequently fails, the majority of patients with cancer will require relief of symptoms and signs caused by their disease. In this book, the specific contribution of radiation therapy to palliation is considered within the context of multidisciplinary management. Individual chapters are devoted to palliative radiation therapy for primary tumours and metastases at different sites. The management of pain is discussed, and chapters are also devoted to end of life care, the management o
Authors:Alfred E. Chang, Patricia A. Ganz, Daniel F. Hayes
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: oncology, chang, approach, based, evidence
Number of Pages: 2022
Published: 2005-11-15
List price: $195.00
ISBN-10: 0387242910
ISBN-13: 9780387242910
Oncology: An Evidence-Based Approach is a textbook designed to reflect the principles and current practice of oncology with contributors from the fields of medical, surgical, and radiation oncology. The textbook will incorporate an evidence-based approach, enabling the reader to make decisions on the basis of concrete data. Sections on solid tumors, hematologic malignancies and the practice of oncology address the natural history and therapy for the full spectrum of neoplastic diseases in the adult. Further sections present fundamentals of supportive care of the cancer patient, the management
Authors:Branislav Jeremic, L.W. Brady, H.-P. Heilmann, M.
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: oncology, radiation, radiology, medical, lung, advances, cancer
Number of Pages: 526
Published: 2005-07-21
List price: $329.00
ISBN-10: 3540005226
ISBN-13: 9783540005223
Although decades of laboratory and clinical research have led to incremental improvement in treatment outcome, lung cancer remains one of the most deadly diseases. This volume is unique in being devoted solely to the radiation oncology of lung cancer, and will be of great value to all who are involved in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer are considered in detail. Current state of the art treatment strategies and novel approaches that promise further improvements in outcome are explained and evaluated, with the aid of high-quality illustr
Author: European School of Oncology
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: collection, cancerfutures, leaders, oncology, european
Number of Pages: 168
Published: 2005-02-14
List price: $129.00
ISBN-10: 3540236589
ISBN-13: 9783540236580
CancerFutures was launched in 2001 with the aim of increasing knowledge about the complex world of cancer care through people and facts. Cover Story and Masterpiece are two key sections of the magazine that have featured in-depth interviews with some of Europe?s most influential oncology leaders ? people who have been pioneers of the art and science of oncology over the past 30 years. These interviews comprise a unique collection of stories that give insight into the many personal and professional challenges these leaders have faced in building their careers and pushing forward the boundaries
