Cancer in Children Clinical Management |
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| Editor:
| Voute, P. A.
Barrett, Ann
Lemerle, Jean |
| Series title: | UICC Current Treatment of Cancer Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-642-84724-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2012 |
| Publisher: | Springer
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $99.00 |
Book Description:
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Cancer is still a relatively rare disease in children.Nevertheless, physicians must have a general knowledge ofthe possible aetiology, symptoms, treatment, complicationsand outcome of cancer in their young patients. This bookgives just the information that physicians are looking forin a clear presentation of the practical problems inpediatric oncology.The third edition of Cancer in Children has been completelyupdated. It shows how today's fast-moving research isalreadyimproving our...
More DescriptionCancer is still a relatively rare disease in children.Nevertheless, physicians must have a general knowledge ofthe possible aetiology, symptoms, treatment, complicationsand outcome of cancer in their young patients. This bookgives just the information that physicians are looking forin a clear presentation of the practical problems inpediatric oncology.The third edition of Cancer in Children has been completelyupdated. It shows how today's fast-moving research isalreadyimproving our understanding of oncogenesis and canbe used in newer treatment techniques such as geneticmanipulation in children. Other new information regardingepidemiology, radiotherapy, drug treatment and even bonemarrow transplantation is all condensed into an excellentoverview.The pediatric oncologist can easily bring his knowledge ofthe field up to date with this book; the pediatrician andgeneral practitioner will discover the quick source ofinformation he needs on this specialized topic. A gem forevery physicians!