Principles and Practice of Pediatric OncologyNow thoroughly updated to include new advances in the field,and with regular content updates to the eBook, Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology, 7th Edition remains the gold standard text for the care and research of children with cancer. This authoritative reference is the single most comprehensive resource on the biology and genetics of childhood cancer and the diagnosis, multimodal treatment, and long-term management of young patients with cancer. Also addressed are a broad array of topics on the supportive and psychosocial aspects of care of children and families. Covering virtually every aspect of the breadth and depth of childhood cancer, this 7th Edition provides expert guidance on state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary care for children and families. Stay up to date with the most recent advances in the field with the contributions by new and returning contributors, including the perspective from patients and parents in the chapter titled “The Other Side of the Bed.” Reference your eBook version for key updates in the field during the life of the edition! Chapters included on palliative care and education. Supportive care is covered broadly and specifically – in contexts such as emergencies, infectious disease, and nutrition. The most updated and authoritative information is provided by the leading experts in the field. Gain a thorough understanding of every aspect of pediatric oncology, with comprehensive information regarding basic science, diagnostic tools, principles of treatment, and clinical trials, as well as highly detailed, definitive coverage of each pediatric malignancy. Collaborate more effectively with others on the cancer care team to enhance quality-of-life issues for patients and families. Understand the cooperative nature of pediatric oncology as a model for cancer research with information from cooperative clinical trial groups and consortia. |
Contents
SECTION 1 | |
Hodgkin Lymphoma | |
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia | |
Childhood Cancer and Heredity | |
Molecular and Genetic Basis of Childhood Cancer | |
Acknowledgments | |
Biology of Childhood Cancer | |
Tumor Immunology and Pediatric Cancer | |
General Principles of Radiation Oncology | |
Adoptive Cellular Immunotherapy | |
Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer | |
Stephen Gottschalk Swati Naik Meenakshi Hegde Catherine M | |
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Pediatric | |
Design Conduct Analysis | |
Maximizing Safety in Cancer Treatment | |
Prognostic Factors | |
SECTION 2 | |
Pathology and Molecular Diagnosis of Leukemias | |
Diagnostic Pathology of Pediatric Malignancies | |
Imaging Studies in the Diagnosis and Management | |
SECTION 3 | |
Molecularly Targeted Therapies and Biotherapeutics | |
General Principles of Surgery | |
SECTION 4 | |
Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes | |
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms of Childhood | |
Malignant NonHodgkin Lymphomas in Children | |
Burkitt Lymphoma | |
MANAGEMENT OF COMMON CANCERS | |
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Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology Philip A. Pizzo,David G. Poplack No preview available - 2015 |
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