ABSTRACT

This book meets the information needs of the medical student or surgical resident rotating on a surgical service which emphasizes oncology. It is also useful for the practicing general surgeon in reviewing the most current information on organ specific cancer therapy. It is not designed to be encyclopedic but distills important information about surgical oncology in a concise, up-to-date, and readable manner.

chapter 1|17 pages

Breast Cancer

chapter 2|13 pages

Melanoma

chapter 3|12 pages

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers

chapter 4|23 pages

Soft Tissue Sarcomas

chapter 5|15 pages

Head and Neck Cancer

chapter 6|16 pages

Esophageal Cancer

chapter 7|10 pages

Gastric Cancer

chapter 8|13 pages

Colon and Rectal Cancer

chapter 9|11 pages

Carcinoma of the Anal Region

chapter 10|18 pages

Liver Cancer

chapter 11|17 pages

Cancers of the Pancreas and Biliary Tract

chapter 12|28 pages

Lung Cancer 2000

chapter 13|15 pages

Mediastinal Tumors

chapter 14|25 pages

Endocrine Tumors

chapter 15|15 pages

Principles of Chemotherapy

chapter 16|15 pages

Major Principles of Radiation Oncology

chapter 17|30 pages

Ultrasound Imaging in Surgical Oncology

chapter 18|19 pages

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy