Melanoma: Critical Debates (Challenges In) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0632057726 ISBN 13: 9780632057726

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2002

Synopsis

Melanoma is the most life threatening form of skin cancer, the incidence of which has been rising in the developing world due to its link with sun exposure. The increase in incidence had made it imperative that clinicians managing these patients keep up-to-date with the latest advances, allowing them to provide optimal treatment.

As with the other Challenges books, Challenges in Melanoma assumes a certain level of knowledge and builds on this by discussing only areas of controversy and uncertainty in the basic science and clinical management of the disease. Authors aim to provide a balanced answer based on the scientific evidence, but ultimately draw some conclusions that will be of relevance to clinical practice.

The content is organised into three sections: aetiology; diagnosis, screening and prevention; and management. All the chapters ask practical and pertinent questions. The book takes a global view of melanoma as a public health risk as well as looking at management issues.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This book brings a new approach to the subject of melanoma, highlighting the current areas of controversy and debate. A wide spectrum, ranging from clinical investigation into the scientific basis of the disease through to its management and prognosis, is covered. In each section, al selection of controversial issues are discussed.

Internationally renowned experts critically appraise the literature and combine this with their own clinical and research experience to present an informed view of a range of issues. Arguments are therefore supported by the most recently available evidence. Melanoma: Critical Debates provides the reader with an up-to-date interpretation of the clinical trial data in this field and their relevance to daily practice.

About the Author:

Julia A. Newton Bishop is the editor of Melanoma: Critical Debates, published by Wiley.

Martin Gore is the editor of Melanoma: Critical Debates, published by Wiley.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0632057726
• ISBN 13: 9780632057726
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304
• Editor: Bishop Julia A. Newton, Gore Martin