Concise Cancer Manual

At long last, here is a practice-oriented manual of medical oncology and hematology ideal for day-to-day use when caring for patients with hematologic and neoplastic diseases. Containing the extensive experience of a large specialized university department, this manual offers reliable advice on almost every circumstance that is likely to be encountered. Coverage focuses on practice with special emphasis on standardizing chemotherapy protocols. The book offers precise information on how to proceed in emergency situations and details standard procedures for invasive therapies. It also provides, in table form, therapy protocols for the treatment of leukemia, lymphomas and solid tumors. Running to more than 1000 pages, and with 138 illustrations, dozens of which are in color, this will prove to be a required reference for practitioners who need answers, fast.