Details

Oncology at a Glance


Oncology at a Glance


At a Glance 1. Aufl.

von: Graham G. Dark

28,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 01.03.2013
ISBN/EAN: 9781118369708
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 144

DRM-geschütztes eBook, Sie benötigen z.B. Adobe Digital Editions und eine Adobe ID zum Lesen.

Beschreibungen

<b>Oncology at a Glance</b> <p>The market-leading <i>at a</i> <i>Glance series</i> is used world-wide by medical students, residents, junior doctors and health professionals for its concise and clear approach and superb illustrations. <p>Each topic is presented in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. <p>Covering the whole medical curriculum, these introductory texts are ideal for teaching, learning and exam preparation, and are useful throughout medical school and beyond. <p><b>Everything you need to know about Oncology…<i>at a Glance!</i></b> <p>This brand new title in the market-leading <i>at a Glance series</i> brings together fundamental information on cancer biology and treatment to provide a holistic understanding of oncology. It explores both relevant scientific content and key human issues, including communication and palliative care. <p><i>Oncology at a Glance:</i> <ul><li>Provides an accessible overview of the scientific foundation of cancer medicine</li> <li>Covers the common cancers as well as key information on presentation and approaches to investigation and management</li> <li>Includes young adult oncology, the multidisciplinary team, clinical trials in oncology, approach to treatment and response assessment, management of nausea, and end-of-life care</li> <li>Was developed with students for students, to ensure it contains exactly what students need to know</li></ul> <p><i>Oncology at a Glance</i> is an ideal guide for medical students and foundation-year doctors as well as any other healthcare professionals looking to consolidate their knowledge of oncology. <p><b>All content reviewed by students for students</b> <p>Wiley-Blackwell Medical Education books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All our books are developed in collaboration with students, which means our books are always published with you, the student, in mind. <p>If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to <b>www.reviewmedicalbooks.com </b>to find out more.
<p>Contributors 6</p> <p>Preface 7</p> <p>Abbreviations 8</p> <p><b>Scientific foundation of oncology</b></p> <p>1 The global burden of cancer 10</p> <p>2 The nomenclature of oncology 12</p> <p>3 Environmental determinants of cancer 14</p> <p>4 The hallmarks of cancer I 16</p> <p>5 The hallmarks of cancer II 18</p> <p>6 The hallmarks of cancer III 20</p> <p>7 The hallmarks of cancer IV 22</p> <p>8 Cancer genetics and inherited cancer 24</p> <p><b>Clinical aspects</b></p> <p>9 Communicating with cancer patients 26</p> <p>10 Presenting problems in a patient with cancer 28</p> <p>11 Paraneoplastic syndromes 30</p> <p>12 Metabolic emergencies in cancer patients 32</p> <p>13 Oncological emergencies 34</p> <p>14 Investigation and management of metastatic disease 36</p> <p>15 Tumour markers 38</p> <p>16 Screening for cancer 40</p> <p>17 Imaging in oncology 42</p> <p>18 Approach to treatment and response assessment 44</p> <p>19 Principles of surgical oncology 46</p> <p>20 Pharmacology of anticancer agents 48</p> <p>21 Principles of radiotherapy 50</p> <p>22 Adverse effects of treatment 52</p> <p>23 Management of nausea 54</p> <p>24 Analgesia 56</p> <p>25 Clinical trials in cancer patients 58</p> <p>26 The role of multidisciplinary teams 60</p> <p>27 End of life care 62</p> <p><b>Specific cancers</b></p> <p>28 Carcinoma of unknown primary 64</p> <p>29 Breast cancer 66</p> <p>30 Lung cancer 68</p> <p>31 Mesothelioma 70</p> <p>32 Oesophageal cancer 72</p> <p>33 Gastric cancer 74</p> <p>34 Colorectal cancer 76</p> <p>35 Pancreatic cancer 78</p> <p>36 Hepatobiliary cancer 80</p> <p>37 Ovarian cancer 82</p> <p>38 Endometrial cancer 84</p> <p>39 Cervical cancer 86</p> <p>40 Germ cell tumours 88</p> <p>41 Prostate cancer 90</p> <p>42 Bladder and renal cancer 92</p> <p>43 Head and neck cancer 94</p> <p>44 Thyroid cancer 96</p> <p>45 Bone cancer and sarcoma 98</p> <p>46 Skin cancer 100</p> <p>47 Cancers of the central nervous system 102</p> <p>48 Neuroendocrine tumours 104</p> <p>49 Leukaemia 106</p> <p>50 Hodgkin’s lymphoma 108</p> <p>51 Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma 110</p> <p>52 Myeloma 112</p> <p>53 Childhood cancers 114</p> <p>Case studies and questions 118</p> <p>Answers to case studies 122</p> <p>Glossary 127</p> <p>Index 129</p>
<p>“This book could prove very useful to students new to oncology or to medical professionals who need a quick refresher on a specific disease that they may not see often.”  (<i>Doody’s</i>, 6 September 2013)</p>
<b>Graham G. Dark</b> is Senior Lecturer in Medical Oncology and Cancer Education at Newcastle University
<p>The market-leading <i>at a</i> <i>Glance series</i> is used world-wide by medical students, residents, junior doctors and health professionals for its concise and clear approach and superb illustrations. <p>Each topic is presented in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. <p>Covering the whole medical curriculum, these introductory texts are ideal for teaching, learning and exam preparation, and are useful throughout medical school and beyond. <p><b>Everything you need to know about Oncology…<i>at a Glance!</i></b> <p>This brand new title in the market-leading <i>at a Glance series</i> brings together fundamental information on cancer biology and treatment to provide a holistic understanding of oncology. It explores both relevant scientific content and key human issues, including communication and palliative care. <p><i>Oncology at a Glance:</i> <ul><li>Provides an accessible overview of the scientific foundation of cancer medicine</li> <li>Covers the common cancers as well as key information on presentation and approaches to investigation and management</li> <li>Includes young adult oncology, the multidisciplinary team, clinical trials in oncology, approach to treatment and response assessment, management of nausea, and end-of-life care</li> <li>Was developed with students for students, to ensure it contains exactly what students need to know</li></ul> <p><i>Oncology at a Glance</i> is an ideal guide for medical students and foundation-year doctors as well as any other healthcare professionals looking to consolidate their knowledge of oncology. <p><b>All content reviewed by students for students</b> <p>Wiley-Blackwell Medical Education books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All our books are developed in collaboration with students, which means our books are always published with you, the student, in mind. <p>If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to <b>www.reviewmedicalbooks.com </b>to find out more.

Diese Produkte könnten Sie auch interessieren:

Biomedical Imaging
Biomedical Imaging
von: Reiner Salzer
PDF ebook
120,99 €
Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy
Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy
von: Linda Robertson
PDF ebook
38,99 €
Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy
Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy
von: Linda Robertson
EPUB ebook
38,99 €