ABSTRACT
This work provides cancer incidence, mortality, risks, trends and management information distilled into a concise text. It aims to bridge the gap between the information in general medical and surgical texts and the large oncology reference volumes used by practicing oncologists. Topics covered include epidemiology, basic medical science, major tre
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|32 pages
THE INCIDENCE AND AETIOLOGY OF CANCER
part II|50 pages
THE PRINCIPLES OF CANCER TREATMENT
part III|18 pages
SYMPTOM CONTROL AND QUALITY OF LIFE
part IV|24 pages
LUNG CANCER
part V|34 pages
BREAST CANCER
part VI|36 pages
GASTROINTESTINAL CANCERS
part VII|24 pages
UROGENITAL CANCERS
part VIII|12 pages
GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCERS
part IX|22 pages
HEAD AND NECK CANCER
part X|18 pages
MELANOMA
part XI|42 pages
HAEMATOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES
part XII|42 pages
MISCELLANEOUS CANCERS
part XIII|10 pages
COMPLICATIONS IN CANCER PATIENTS
part XIV|22 pages
PSYCHO-SOCIALISSUES IN CANCER