From the reviews: "This is an extremely informative book. ... This book aims to give an evidence-based approach to oncology. ... It should be recommended reading for any health professional ... . The section on survivorship sets this book apart from other similar texts. ... a good book, and a useful addition to the library of the practising Oncologist. ... It certainly has great strengths in it's involvement of cancer survivors, its strong use of quality data and its careful balancing of benefit and toxicity of anti-cancer therapy." (Dr. Simon Grumett, Oncology News, Vol. 1 (2), 2006) "This text ... has the physical gravitas of a worthy scholarly tome. ... Oncology is a different textbook on the subject. It opens ... with an introduction to an evidence-based approach to oncology. ... my impression of this book overall is highly favorable - it provides comprehensive coverage of the basics, with extensive information about new areas. ... oncologists will enjoy exploring it in their leisure time." (Robyn Ward, The New England Journal of Medicine, July, 2006) "This book looks at the complexity of oncology by utilising an evidence-based approach. ... it is easy to read and should capture the reader's attention due to the layout and style in which it is written. ... Overall a great book providing comprehensive coverage of the evidence-based approach to oncology, allowing the readers to make their own decisions. I would recommend this book to all health professionals who have an interest in oncology." (Di Saward, CancerForum, Vol. 30 (3), November, 2006) "This concise book is a current source of information on all major cancers, diagnostic methods, and several general topics of interest for those caring for oncology patients. ... This is a well-referenced textbook of oncology. ... This textbook would be useful for anyone reading to stay up-to-date on a topic. ... Recommended Readership: Internists with an interest in cancer, oncologists, oncology trainees, allied health service and nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who deal with patients with cancer. Medical libraries should have this book." (Ravi D. Rao, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Vol. 81 (5), May, 2006)

• Principles of Oncology.- Evidence-Based Approach to Oncology.- Principles of Chemotherapy.- Principles of Radiation Oncology.- Principles of Surgical Therapy in Oncology.- Principles of Targeted and Biological Therapies.- Biologic Principles of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.- Evaluation of Tumor Markers: An Evidence-Based Guide for Determination of Clinical Utility.- Design and Analysis of Oncology Clinical Trials.- Ethics of Clinical Oncology Research.- Informatics Infrastructure for Evidence-Based Cancer Medicine.- Economics of Cancer Care.- Principles of Screening for Cancer.- Patient Decision Making.- Establishing an Interdisciplinary Oncology Team.- Principles of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Cancer.- Translational Basic Science.- Fundamental Aspects of the Cell Cycle and Signal Transduction.- Viral Carcinogenesis.- Environmental Carcinogenesis.- Cancer Metastasis.- Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy.- Technologies in Molecular Biology: Diagnostic Applications.- Cancer Prevention and Control.- Cancer Epidemiology.- Evidence-Based Cancer Prevention Research: A Multidisciplinary Perspective on Cancer Prevention Trials.- Screening.- Genetic Screening and Counseling for High-Risk Populations.- Behavior Modification.- Cancer Imaging.- Central Nervous System Imaging.- Breast Imaging.- Imaging of Thoracic Malignancies.- Imaging of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.- Genitourinary Imaging.- Musculoskeletal Imaging.- Positron Emission Tomography and Cancer.- Solid Tumors.- Central Nervous System Tumors.- Eye, Orbit, and Adnexal Structures.- Head and Neck Cancer.- Lung Cancer.- Therapy for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.- Mediastinum.- Esophageal Cancer.- Stomach.- Colon, Rectal, and Anal Cancer Management.- Adenocarcinoma and Other Small Intestinal Malignancies.- Cancer of the Liver and Bile Ducts.- An Evidence-Based Approach to the Management of Pancreatic Cancer.- Renal Cell Cancer.- Ureter, Bladder, Penis, and Urethra.- Prostate Cancer.- Testis Cancer.- Cervix, Vulva, and Vagina.- Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia.- Ovarian Cancer.- Uterine Malignancies.- Evidence-Based Management of Breast Cancer.- Thyroid and Parathyroid.- Tumors of the Endocrine System.- Sarcomas of Bone.- Soft Tissue Sarcoma.- Cutaneous Melanoma.- Nonmelanoma Cutaneous Malignancies.- Cancer of Unknown Primary Site.- Solid Tumors of Childhood.- Hematologic Malignancies.- Acute Myeloid Leukemia and the Myelodysplastic Syndromes.- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Related Chronic Leukemias.- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.- An Evidence-Based Approach to the Management of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.- The Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphomas.- Multiple Myeloma.- Practice of Oncology.- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.- Central Nervous System Emergencies.- Metabolic Emergencies in Oncology.- Surgical Emergencies.- Oral Complications of Cancer Therapy.- Alopecia and Cutaneous Complications of Chemotherapy.- Infectious Complications of Cancer Therapy.- Acute Toxicities of Therapy: Pulmonary Complications.- Cardiac Complications.- Neurologic Complications of Therapy.- Acute Toxicities of Therapy: Urologic Complications.- Issues in Vascular Access with Special Emphasis on the Cancer Patient.- Management of Cancer Pain.- Nausea and Vomiting in the Cancer Patient.- Nutritional Support for the Cancer Patient.- Paraneoplastic Syndromes.- Malignant Effusions.- Evidence-Based Use of Hematopoietic Growth Factors for Optimal Supportive Care of Patients with Cancer.- Management of the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient.- Management of Anxiety and Depression inAdult Cancer Patients: Toward an Evidence-Based Approach.- Reproductive Complications and Sexual Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient.- The Care of the Terminal Patient.- Metastatic Cancer to the Central Nervous System.- Metastatic Cancer to Lung.- Surgical and Regional Therapy for Liver Metastases.- Metastatic Cancer to Bone.- Cancer in the Immunosuppressed Patient.- Cancer in the Older Population.- Chemotherapy in Patients with Organ Dysfunction.- Management of the Pregnant Cancer Patient.- Cancer Survivorship.- Survivorship Research: Past, Present, and Future.- Late Effects of Cancer Treatments.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Childhood Cancer Survivors.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Hodgkin’s Disease Survivors.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Testicular Cancer Survivors.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Gynecologic Cancer Survivors.- Medical, Psychosocial, and Health-Related Quality of Life Issues in Breast Cancer Survivors.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Prostate Cancer Survivors.- Physical and Psychosocial Issues in Lung Cancer Survivors.- Cancer Survivorship Issues in Colorectal Cancer.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Transplant Survivors.- Second Malignancies After Radiation Treatment and Chemotherapy for Primary Cancers.- Psychosocial Rehabilitation in Cancer Care.- Cancer Advocacy.

From the reviews: "This is an extremely informative book. ... This book aims to give an evidence-based approach to oncology. ... It should be recommended reading for any health professional ... . The section on survivorship sets this book apart from other similar texts. ... a good book, and a useful addition to the library of the practising Oncologist. ... It certainly has great strengths in it's involvement of cancer survivors, its strong use of quality data and its careful balancing of benefit and toxicity of anti-cancer therapy." (Dr. Simon Grumett, Oncology News, Vol. 1 (2), 2006) "This text ... has the physical gravitas of a worthy scholarly tome. ... Oncology is a different textbook on the subject. It opens ... with an introduction to an evidence-based approach to oncology. ... my impression of this book overall is highly favorable - it provides comprehensive coverage of the basics, with extensive information about new areas. ... oncologists will enjoy exploring it in their leisure time." (Robyn Ward, The New England Journal of Medicine, July, 2006) "This book looks at the complexity of oncology by utilising an evidence-based approach. ... it is easy to read and should capture the reader's attention due to the layout and style in which it is written. ... Overall a great book providing comprehensive coverage of the evidence-based approach to oncology, allowing the readers to make their own decisions. I would recommend this book to all health professionals who have an interest in oncology." (Di Saward, CancerForum, Vol. 30 (3), November, 2006) "This concise book is a current source of information on all major cancers, diagnostic methods, and several general topics of interest for those caring for oncology patients. ... This is a well-referenced textbook of oncology. ... This textbook would be useful for anyone reading to stay up-to-date on a topic. ... Recommended Readership: Internists with an interest in cancer, oncologists, oncology trainees, allied health service and nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who deal with patients with cancer. Medical libraries should have this book." (Ravi D. Rao, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Vol. 81 (5), May, 2006)

• Principles of Oncology.- Evidence-Based Approach to Oncology.- Principles of Chemotherapy.- Principles of Radiation Oncology.- Principles of Surgical Therapy in Oncology.- Principles of Targeted and Biological Therapies.- Biologic Principles of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.- Evaluation of Tumor Markers: An Evidence-Based Guide for Determination of Clinical Utility.- Design and Analysis of Oncology Clinical Trials.- Ethics of Clinical Oncology Research.- Informatics Infrastructure for Evidence-Based Cancer Medicine.- Economics of Cancer Care.- Principles of Screening for Cancer.- Patient Decision Making.- Establishing an Interdisciplinary Oncology Team.- Principles of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Cancer.- Translational Basic Science.- Fundamental Aspects of the Cell Cycle and Signal Transduction.- Viral Carcinogenesis.- Environmental Carcinogenesis.- Cancer Metastasis.- Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy.- Technologies in Molecular Biology: Diagnostic Applications.- Cancer Prevention and Control.- Cancer Epidemiology.- Evidence-Based Cancer Prevention Research: A Multidisciplinary Perspective on Cancer Prevention Trials.- Screening.- Genetic Screening and Counseling for High-Risk Populations.- Behavior Modification.- Cancer Imaging.- Central Nervous System Imaging.- Breast Imaging.- Imaging of Thoracic Malignancies.- Imaging of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.- Genitourinary Imaging.- Musculoskeletal Imaging.- Positron Emission Tomography and Cancer.- Solid Tumors.- Central Nervous System Tumors.- Eye, Orbit, and Adnexal Structures.- Head and Neck Cancer.- Lung Cancer.- Therapy for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.- Mediastinum.- Esophageal Cancer.- Stomach.- Colon, Rectal, and Anal Cancer Management.- Adenocarcinoma and Other Small Intestinal Malignancies.- Cancer of the Liver and Bile Ducts.- An Evidence-Based Approach to the Management of Pancreatic Cancer.- Renal Cell Cancer.- Ureter, Bladder, Penis, and Urethra.- Prostate Cancer.- Testis Cancer.- Cervix, Vulva, and Vagina.- Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia.- Ovarian Cancer.- Uterine Malignancies.- Evidence-Based Management of Breast Cancer.- Thyroid and Parathyroid.- Tumors of the Endocrine System.- Sarcomas of Bone.- Soft Tissue Sarcoma.- Cutaneous Melanoma.- Nonmelanoma Cutaneous Malignancies.- Cancer of Unknown Primary Site.- Solid Tumors of Childhood.- Hematologic Malignancies.- Acute Myeloid Leukemia and the Myelodysplastic Syndromes.- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Related Chronic Leukemias.- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.- An Evidence-Based Approach to the Management of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.- The Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphomas.- Multiple Myeloma.- Practice of Oncology.- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.- Central Nervous System Emergencies.- Metabolic Emergencies in Oncology.- Surgical Emergencies.- Oral Complications of Cancer Therapy.- Alopecia and Cutaneous Complications of Chemotherapy.- Infectious Complications of Cancer Therapy.- Acute Toxicities of Therapy: Pulmonary Complications.- Cardiac Complications.- Neurologic Complications of Therapy.- Acute Toxicities of Therapy: Urologic Complications.- Issues in Vascular Access with Special Emphasis on the Cancer Patient.- Management of Cancer Pain.- Nausea and Vomiting in the Cancer Patient.- Nutritional Support for the Cancer Patient.- Paraneoplastic Syndromes.- Malignant Effusions.- Evidence-Based Use of Hematopoietic Growth Factors for Optimal Supportive Care of Patients with Cancer.- Management of the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient.- Management of Anxiety and Depression inAdult Cancer Patients: Toward an Evidence-Based Approach.- Reproductive Complications and Sexual Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient.- The Care of the Terminal Patient.- Metastatic Cancer to the Central Nervous System.- Metastatic Cancer to Lung.- Surgical and Regional Therapy for Liver Metastases.- Metastatic Cancer to Bone.- Cancer in the Immunosuppressed Patient.- Cancer in the Older Population.- Chemotherapy in Patients with Organ Dysfunction.- Management of the Pregnant Cancer Patient.- Cancer Survivorship.- Survivorship Research: Past, Present, and Future.- Late Effects of Cancer Treatments.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Childhood Cancer Survivors.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Hodgkin’s Disease Survivors.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Testicular Cancer Survivors.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Gynecologic Cancer Survivors.- Medical, Psychosocial, and Health-Related Quality of Life Issues in Breast Cancer Survivors.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Prostate Cancer Survivors.- Physical and Psychosocial Issues in Lung Cancer Survivors.- Cancer Survivorship Issues in Colorectal Cancer.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Transplant Survivors.- Second Malignancies After Radiation Treatment and Chemotherapy for Primary Cancers.- Psychosocial Rehabilitation in Cancer Care.- Cancer Advocacy.

From the reviews: "This is an extremely informative book. ... This book aims to give an evidence-based approach to oncology. ... It should be recommended reading for any health professional ... . The section on survivorship sets this book apart from other similar texts. ... a good book, and a useful addition to the library of the practising Oncologist. ... It certainly has great strengths in it's involvement of cancer survivors, its strong use of quality data and its careful balancing of benefit and toxicity of anti-cancer therapy." (Dr. Simon Grumett, Oncology News, Vol. 1 (2), 2006) "This text ... has the physical gravitas of a worthy scholarly tome. ... Oncology is a different textbook on the subject. It opens ... with an introduction to an evidence-based approach to oncology. ... my impression of this book overall is highly favorable - it provides comprehensive coverage of the basics, with extensive information about new areas. ... oncologists will enjoy exploring it in their leisure time." (Robyn Ward, The New England Journal of Medicine, July, 2006) "This book looks at the complexity of oncology by utilising an evidence-based approach. ... it is easy to read and should capture the reader's attention due to the layout and style in which it is written. ... Overall a great book providing comprehensive coverage of the evidence-based approach to oncology, allowing the readers to make their own decisions. I would recommend this book to all health professionals who have an interest in oncology." (Di Saward, CancerForum, Vol. 30 (3), November, 2006) "This concise book is a current source of information on all major cancers, diagnostic methods, and several general topics of interest for those caring for oncology patients. ... This is a well-referenced textbook of oncology. ... This textbook would be useful for anyone reading to stay up-to-date on a topic. ... Recommended Readership: Internists with an interest in cancer, oncologists, oncology trainees, allied health service and nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who deal with patients with cancer. Medical libraries should have this book." (Ravi D. Rao, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Vol. 81 (5), May, 2006)

• Principles of Oncology.- Evidence-Based Approach to Oncology.- Principles of Chemotherapy.- Principles of Radiation Oncology.- Principles of Surgical Therapy in Oncology.- Principles of Targeted and Biological Therapies.- Biologic Principles of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.- Evaluation of Tumor Markers: An Evidence-Based Guide for Determination of Clinical Utility.- Design and Analysis of Oncology Clinical Trials.- Ethics of Clinical Oncology Research.- Informatics Infrastructure for Evidence-Based Cancer Medicine.- Economics of Cancer Care.- Principles of Screening for Cancer.- Patient Decision Making.- Establishing an Interdisciplinary Oncology Team.- Principles of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Cancer.- Translational Basic Science.- Fundamental Aspects of the Cell Cycle and Signal Transduction.- Viral Carcinogenesis.- Environmental Carcinogenesis.- Cancer Metastasis.- Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy.- Technologies in Molecular Biology: Diagnostic Applications.- Cancer Prevention and Control.- Cancer Epidemiology.- Evidence-Based Cancer Prevention Research: A Multidisciplinary Perspective on Cancer Prevention Trials.- Screening.- Genetic Screening and Counseling for High-Risk Populations.- Behavior Modification.- Cancer Imaging.- Central Nervous System Imaging.- Breast Imaging.- Imaging of Thoracic Malignancies.- Imaging of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.- Genitourinary Imaging.- Musculoskeletal Imaging.- Positron Emission Tomography and Cancer.- Solid Tumors.- Central Nervous System Tumors.- Eye, Orbit, and Adnexal Structures.- Head and Neck Cancer.- Lung Cancer.- Therapy for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.- Mediastinum.- Esophageal Cancer.- Stomach.- Colon, Rectal, and Anal Cancer Management.- Adenocarcinoma and Other Small Intestinal Malignancies.- Cancer of the Liver and Bile Ducts.- An Evidence-Based Approach to the Management of Pancreatic Cancer.- Renal Cell Cancer.- Ureter, Bladder, Penis, and Urethra.- Prostate Cancer.- Testis Cancer.- Cervix, Vulva, and Vagina.- Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia.- Ovarian Cancer.- Uterine Malignancies.- Evidence-Based Management of Breast Cancer.- Thyroid and Parathyroid.- Tumors of the Endocrine System.- Sarcomas of Bone.- Soft Tissue Sarcoma.- Cutaneous Melanoma.- Nonmelanoma Cutaneous Malignancies.- Cancer of Unknown Primary Site.- Solid Tumors of Childhood.- Hematologic Malignancies.- Acute Myeloid Leukemia and the Myelodysplastic Syndromes.- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Related Chronic Leukemias.- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.- An Evidence-Based Approach to the Management of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.- The Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphomas.- Multiple Myeloma.- Practice of Oncology.- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.- Central Nervous System Emergencies.- Metabolic Emergencies in Oncology.- Surgical Emergencies.- Oral Complications of Cancer Therapy.- Alopecia and Cutaneous Complications of Chemotherapy.- Infectious Complications of Cancer Therapy.- Acute Toxicities of Therapy: Pulmonary Complications.- Cardiac Complications.- Neurologic Complications of Therapy.- Acute Toxicities of Therapy: Urologic Complications.- Issues in Vascular Access with Special Emphasis on the Cancer Patient.- Management of Cancer Pain.- Nausea and Vomiting in the Cancer Patient.- Nutritional Support for the Cancer Patient.- Paraneoplastic Syndromes.- Malignant Effusions.- Evidence-Based Use of Hematopoietic Growth Factors for Optimal Supportive Care of Patients with Cancer.- Management of the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient.- Management of Anxiety and Depression inAdult Cancer Patients: Toward an Evidence-Based Approach.- Reproductive Complications and Sexual Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient.- The Care of the Terminal Patient.- Metastatic Cancer to the Central Nervous System.- Metastatic Cancer to Lung.- Surgical and Regional Therapy for Liver Metastases.- Metastatic Cancer to Bone.- Cancer in the Immunosuppressed Patient.- Cancer in the Older Population.- Chemotherapy in Patients with Organ Dysfunction.- Management of the Pregnant Cancer Patient.- Cancer Survivorship.- Survivorship Research: Past, Present, and Future.- Late Effects of Cancer Treatments.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Childhood Cancer Survivors.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Hodgkin’s Disease Survivors.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Testicular Cancer Survivors.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Gynecologic Cancer Survivors.- Medical, Psychosocial, and Health-Related Quality of Life Issues in Breast Cancer Survivors.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Prostate Cancer Survivors.- Physical and Psychosocial Issues in Lung Cancer Survivors.- Cancer Survivorship Issues in Colorectal Cancer.- Medical and Psychosocial Issues in Transplant Survivors.- Second Malignancies After Radiation Treatment and Chemotherapy for Primary Cancers.- Psychosocial Rehabilitation in Cancer Care.- Cancer Advocacy.