Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology

The definitive text on pediatric oncology is now in its thoroughly revised, updated Third Edition. A multidisciplinary group of the world's foremost specialists presents state-of-the-art information and guidelines on every aspect of pediatric cancer--from molecular biology to diagnosis, multimodal therapy, and psychological support of the child. Highlights of the Third Edition include new chapters on gene therapy and novel molecular approaches to treatment, on the role of hematopoietic cytokines in supportive care, and on preventing cancer during adulthood. All chapters have been fully updated, and many have been rewritten by new contributing authors.