Oxford American Handbook of Oncology (Oxford American Handbooks of Medicine (Quality Paperback))

Written by leading American practitioners, the Oxford American Handbooks of Medicine each offer a pocket-sized overview of an entire specialty, featuring instant access to guidance on the conditions that are most likely to be encountered. Precise and prescriptive, the handbooks offer up-to-date advice on examination, investigations, common procedures, and in-patient care. These books will be invaluable resources for residents and students, as well as a useful reference for practitioners. The essential reference for medical students, residents, and clinical oncologists seeking a current, portable resource on the delivery of sophisticated cancer care. Chapters focus on the immediate information needs in clinical decision making including treatment choices. Algorithms, best practice guidelines, highlight tables, and targeted lists of landmark references enhance concise text. The Handbook covers solid tumors and hematologic malignancies plus cancer biology, genetics, prevention and screening, cancer staging, complications, and supportive care. Why choose the Oxford American Handbook of Oncology? The design.... The Handbook uses a unique flexicover design that's durable and practical. Compact, light, and fits in your pocket! Also has quick reference tabs, four-color presentation, and bookmark ribbons to help provide fast answers. The interior layout.... The Handbook is a quick reference in a small, innovative package. With one to two topics per page, it provides easy access and the emergency sections are in red to stand out. Icons throughout aid quick reference. The information.... The Handbook succinctly covers all the essential topics in a one or two-page spread format with colored headings that break up the text and provide a logical structure for readers of all levels. Common clinical questions are answered clearly and extensively. The history.... Oxford University Press is known around the world for excellence, tradition, and innovation. These handbooks are among the best selling in the world. The price.... You get an extremely useful tool at a great value! Doody Review Services Reviewer: Mark Agulnik, MD(Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine) Description: This is a comprehensive portable reference for all professionals treating patients with malignancies. The handbook contains landmark references and quick resources that are useful and pertinent for clinical practice. Purpose: The purpose is to provide relevant, concise, and up-to-date information for clinicians who are treating cancer patients. It is a portable resource and as such cannot be as comprehensive as a textbook, but certainly provides quick access to the information required in a hospital or office setting. Audience: The book is intended for students, residents, and clinical oncologists. The target audience is appropriate and all levels of trainees and attendings will derive benefit from this resource. Features: It provides some background and covers cancer prevention and screening, principles of management, complications, and supportive care as well as a detailed review of specific cancers. Assessment: For a quick, easy to read, easy to carry reference, this is a great addition to a personal library. Written by leading American practitioners, the Oxford American Handbooks of Medicine each offer a pocket-sized overview of an entire specialty, featuring instant access to guidance on the conditions that are most likely to be encountered. Precise and prescriptive, the handbooks offer up-to-date advice on examination, investigations, common procedures, and in-patient care. These books will be invaluable resources for residents and students, as well as a useful reference for practitioners. The essential reference for medical students, residents, and clinical oncologists seeking a current, portable resource on the delivery of sophisticated cancer care. Chapters focus on the immediate information needs in clinical decision making including treatment choices. Algorithms, best practice guidelines, highlight tables, and targeted lists of landmark references enhance concise text. The Handbook covers solid tumors and hematologic malignancies plus cancer biology, genetics, prevention and screening, cancer staging, complications, and supportive care. Why choose the Oxford American Handbook of Oncology? The design.... The Handbook uses a unique flexicover design that's durable and practical. Compact, light, and fits in your pocket! Also has quick reference tabs, four-color presentation, and bookmark ribbons to help provide fast answers. The interior layout.... The Handbook is a quick reference in a small, innovative package. With one to two topics per page, it provides easy access and the emergency sections are in red to stand out. Icons throughout aid quick reference. The information.... The Handbook succinctly covers all the essential topics in a one or two-page spread format with colored headings that break up the text and provide a logical structure for readers of all levels. Common clinical questions are answered clearly and extensively. The history.... Oxford University Press is known around the world for excellence, tradition, and innovation. These handbooks are among the best selling in the world. The price.... You get an extremely useful tool at a great value! Content: Oxford American Handbook of Oncology Preface Acknowledgments Contents Detailed contents List of contributors List of color plates Symbols and abbreviations Part 1 Background Part 2 Cancer prevention and screening Part 3 Principles of management Part 4 Complications and supportive care Part 5 Specific cancers Appendix Index.