Clinical Oncology: Basic Principles and Practice

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Peter Hoskin (University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, London, UK, University College London Hospitals, London, UK and the Christie Hospital, Manchester, UK) Peter Ostler

Clinical Oncology

Basic Principles and Practice

Peter Hoskin (University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, London, UK, University College London Hospitals, London, UK and the Christie Hospital, Manchester, UK), Peter Ostler

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CRC Press
12 May 2020

Medicine: general issues; Oncology; Midwifery

This popular textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of clinical oncology. Ideal for medical undergraduates, clinicians and other health professionals who want to increase their understanding of the challenges of managing patients with cancer, the book enables readers to learn and then test themselves on all aspects of cancer medicine, from epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis and presentation, through to diagnosis, staging, management and prognosis.

By: Peter Hoskin (University of Manchester Manchester UK Mount Vernon Hospital Northwood London UK University College London Hospitals London UK and the Christie Hospital Manchester UK)
Contributions by: Peter Ostler
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
Weight: 900g
ISBN: 9780367896966
ISBN 10: 0367896966
Pages: 381
Publication Date: 12 May 2020
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Pathogenesis of cancer. Principles of cancer diagnosis and staging. Decision-making and communication. Principles of surgical oncology. Principles of radiotherapy. Principles of systemic treatment. Lung cancer and mesothelioma. Breast cancer. Gastrointestinal cancer. Urological cancer. Gynaecological cancer. CNS tumours. Head and neck cancer. Endocrine tumours. Sarcomas. Lymphoma. Haematological malignancy. Paediatric cancer. Skin cancer. Carcinoma of unknown primary. Oncological emergencies. Palliative care. Appendix 1: Worldwide cancer burden - males and females. Appendix 2: Worldwide cancer burden - males. Appendix 3: Worldwide cancer burden - females. Appendix 4: Answers to self-assessment questions

Peter Hoskin is Consultant in Clinical Oncology at Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, London and Professor in Clinical Oncology at University College London, UKRobert Glynn Jones is Consultant in Clinical Oncology at Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, London, UKPeter Ostler is Consultant in Clinical Oncology and Divisional Lead at Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, London, UK