ABSTRACT

This guide explains the principles and practice of oncology in a clear format, combining recent research and treatment with a description of the underlying biology. The book adopts a multidisciplinary approach which integrates the medical and nursing aspects of cancer care. An introdutory section, discussing general principles and aspects of oncolo

chapter 1|7 pages

Epidemiology of Cancer

chapter 2|10 pages

Screening for Cancer

chapter 3|8 pages

Basic Aspects of Cancer Pathology

chapter 5|10 pages

Radiotherapy

chapter 6|9 pages

Medical Oncology

chapter 7|10 pages

Aspects of Palliative Care

chapter 11|15 pages

Malignant Melanoma

chapter 13|9 pages

Cancer of the Head and Neck

chapter 14|11 pages

Breast Cancer

chapter 15|15 pages

Lung Cancer

chapter 16|10 pages

Cancer of the Esophagus

chapter 17|6 pages

Gastric Cancer

chapter 18|18 pages

Lower GI Cancer

chapter 19|9 pages

Hepatobiliary Carcinoma

chapter 20|20 pages

Female Genital Cancers

chapter 21|14 pages

Male Urogenital Cancer

chapter 22|7 pages

Renal Tumors

chapter 23|12 pages

Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas

chapter 25|10 pages

Malignancy of Endocrine Glands

chapter 27|20 pages

Childhood Cancer

chapter 28|6 pages

HIV Associated Malignancies

chapter 29|11 pages

Pancreatic Cancer