Essential Pediatric Oncology

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

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Beskrivning

This book is a comprehensive guide to paediatric oncology for trainees and practising clinicians.Beginning with an introduction to epidemiology and cytogenetics, the following chapters discuss different varieties of childhood cancer, covering their etiology, classification, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.The book then examines issues such as imaging, radiation therapy, oncologic emergencies, stem cell transplant, palliative care, and cancer vaccines.The final chapters include discussion on evidence-based paediatric oncology practice, taken from The Cochrane Library (a collection of six databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making – www.thecochranelibrary.com), as well as Frequently Asked Questions from a parent’s perspective.Key pointsComprehensive guide to paediatric oncologyCovers diagnosis and treatment of numerous varieties of childhood cancerDiscussion on evidence-based practice from The Cochrane LibraryIncludes FAQs from a parent’s perspective

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2015-11-30
Mått:216 x 279 x 20 mm
Vikt:520 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:320
Förlag:Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
ISBN:9789351529781

Utforska kategorier

Onkologi inom Medicin
Pediatrik inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Rakesh Mondal MD(PGI) DNB PDSR (SGPGI) MNAMS MRCPCHI Paediatric Immuno-Oncologist, Associate ProfessorSumantra Sarkar MDAssistant ProfessorBoth at Department of Paediatric Medicine, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research and Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Innehållsförteckning

History of Paediatric OncologyEpidemiology of Childhood CancerImmune Biology of Immune MalignancyCytogenetics in PediatricsFlow Cytometric Immunophenotyping in Diagnosis of Acute LeukemiasChemotherapy in Pediatric OncologyAcute Lymphoblastic LymphomaHodgkin’s DiseaseNon-Hodgkin Lymphoma in ChildrenMyeloid Leukemia in ChildrenPediatric Myelodysplastic SyndromePediatric Histiocytic DisordersPediatric Solid TumoursAdrenal CarcinomaPheochromocytomasSoft Tissue TumourBrain TumourBone TumoursNeoplasm in the NeonatesAdolescent OncologyOvarian Germ Cell TumourBreast CancerMiscellaneous Neoplastic Disorders in Children (Hepatoblastoma/Retinoblastoma/Germ Cell tumour)Rare Carcinomas in Pediatric OncologyOpportunistic Infection in Pediatric OncologyImmunization and Antibiotic Policy in Pediatric OncologyTransfusion Practice in Pediatric Oncology: Blood and Blood Component TherapyCorticosteroid in Childhood CancerNuclear Medicine Practices in Pediatric OncologyRadio-imaging in Pediatric OncologyRadiation in Pediatric OncologyPediatric Oncologic EmergenciesIntensive Care Issues in Pediatric Oncology PatientsHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantGrowth Factors and Biologicals in Pediatric OncologyNutritional Support in Pediatric Cancer PatientPalliative Care in Pediatric OncologyPsychosocial Issues in Pediatric OncologyNursing Practices in Pediatric OncologyManaging Pediatric Cancer Patients with Limited ResourcesTraining and Research in Pediatric OncologyCancer VaccinesBiomedical Statistics: A SnapshotChildhood Cancer SurvivorsEvidenced-based Pediatric Oncology PracticeFrequently Asked Questions: Parent PerspectiveModern Technology and Childhood Cancers—The Interface