Churchill's Pocketbook of Oncology, 2e (Churchill Pocketbooks)

A pocket handbook on the management and treatment of cancer, written in a style and at a level suitable for junior doctors and trainees (SHOs, Registrars), medical students and allied health professions. All the information will be carefully checked by an international panel of advisers to ensure that the treatment described reflects common clinical practice and (where available) agreed guidelines. Also includes sections on oncological emergencies, common patient problems and screening.

• Includes sections on oncological emergencies, common patient problems and patient screening.
  
• Discusses all common cancers in detail.
  
• Covers a full range of cancer topics-from surgery to chemotherapy to radiotherapy.
  • Discusses the latest advances in treatment.
    
  • Presents expanded coverage on common cancers including lung, breast, colorectal, gynecological, and prostate, as well as the impact of molecular biology on therapy.
    
  • Features algorithms/flow charts to assist in management.
    
  • Offers sections on screening, patient consent, patient support groups, and complementary therapy.
    
  • Includes references to established guidelines and relevant web sites.