The MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology, 2006

The MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology, 2006

By Hagop M. Kantarjian, Robert A. Wolff, Charles A. Koller,

Publisher:McGraw-Hill Professional

Number Of Pages:1167

Publication Date:2006-03-22

Sales Rank:351588

ISBN / ASIN:0071414991

EAN:9780071414999

Binding:Hardcover

Manufacturer:McGraw-Hill Professional

Studio:McGraw-Hill Professional

A concise, up-to-date clinician's guide to cancer management -- from the leaders in the field

The MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked as the world's leading institution in cancer medicine. With publication of the MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology, the editorial board of this prestigious institution makes available for the first time a resource that meets the needs of clinicians for an authoritative, accessible guide to the medical management of patients with cancer and its complications.

Straight-to-the-point, state-of-the-art strategies for cancer management

Gives physicians a current, coherent approach to each disease and situation -- imbued with the clinical expertise and teaching authority of world class oncology researchers/practitioners

Consistently formatted for a unified patient management strategy

Packed with time-saving features, including The M.D. Anderson Work-Up Box and The M.D. Anderson Preferred Treatment Box

Examines special issues in breast cancer managementcurrent treatment strategies for infection in the neutropenic patient and management of fungal and viral infections in cancer patients basic concepts and controversies related to allogeneic marrow transplantationmore

Provides guidelines for oncologic emergencies and palliative care

Outlines procedures for symptom control in long-term survival long-term follow-up in pediatric and adult patientsand rehabilitation