The Anatomy and Clinics of Metastatic Cancer J.M. Debois 2002-01-01 768 pages
Although distant metastases are the most dreaded situation in the evolution of cancer of every organ, the medical literature has surprisingly given little attention to the anatomical relationship between the primary tumor and metastasic sites. Only risk factors, treatment possibilities, and survival results are extensively examined.
The second edition of Cancer Chemotherapy addresses this rapidly advancing treatment modality. The beginning practitioner will value the basic principles of chemotherapy administration and coverage of chemotherapeutic agents. The advanced practitioner will appreciate its comprehensiveness. The nursing process, including nursing diagnosis and care plans, continues as the main focus. Tables and illustrations also make Cancer Chemotherapy an excellent reference.
The latest guidance on challenging and controversial aspects of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the US and Europe. Thousands of people are diagnosed with the disease every year and nearly half of these die as a result. As colorectal cancer is curable when detected early, a significant proportion of these deaths could be prevented by earlier diagnosis.
Breast Cancer Springer 2008 This second edition of Breast Cancer continues the tradition of the M. D. Anderson Cancer Care Series. The book is oriented towards the needs of clinicians who manage breast cancer at every stage of the disease. Chapters are written by experts with a strong knowledge of research findings who also are active in the clinic and understand the practical needs of the patient and her physician.
This massive revision of the highly acclaimed first edition presents a wealth of new information and insights on every aspect of the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, initial treatment, and long-term management of all varieties of thyroid cancer. Paramount is a thorough treatment of the nuclear medical aspects of diagnosing and managing the thyroid cancer patient.
