Roger Macklis – författare

Cancer in the Spine emphasizes both fundamental principles and current concepts in the diagnosis, staging, medical and surgical treatment of the primary and metastatic tumors for physicians providing care to patients with spinal column tumors, including internal medicines physicians, oncologists, orthopedic surgeons, spine surgeons, resident's and fellows in these fields. The book provides the reader with a broad perspective as to the range of therapies available to treat spinal disease, as well as an understanding of the technical aspects, draw backs, and expected outcome with each approach. Concise and cutting edge, this text will prove invaluable to all those treating patients with spinal cancer.

Distinguished physicians and researchers from prestigious Cancer Centers around the world offer their expertise in current and innovative management of cancer in the spine. These authors bring together the latest thinking from diverse fields of medicine to provide, in one volume, a guide to coordinated management of all aspects of spinal tumors covering chemo- and radiation therapy, pain management, diagnostic radiology, as well as reconstructive surgery and palliative care. Highlights include management of vertebral metastases, innovations in radiotherapy, treatment of pathological fractures, curative strategies for primary malignancies, as well as a guide to pain management and end-of-life care.