The MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology - Hardcover

Kantarjian, Hagop M.; Wolff, Robert A.; Koller, Charles A.

9780071414999: The MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071414991 ISBN 13: 9780071414999

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2006

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A concise, up-to-date clinician's guide to cancer management -- from the leaders in the field

A Doody's Core Title!

The MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked as the world's leading institution in cancer medicine. With publication of the MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology, the editorial board of this prestigious institution makes available for the first time a resource that meets the needs of clinicians for an authoritative, accessible guide to the medical management of patients with cancer and its complications.

Straight-to-the-point, state-of-the-art strategies for cancer management

Gives physicians a current, coherent approach to each disease and situation -- imbued with the clinical expertise and teaching authority of world class oncology researchers/practitioners

Consistently formatted for a unified patient management strategy

Packed with time-saving features, including “The M.D. Anderson Work-Up Box” and “The M.D. Anderson Preferred Treatment Box”

Examines special issues in breast cancer management...current treatment strategies for infection in the neutropenic patient and management of fungal and viral infections in cancer patients... basic concepts and controversies related to allogeneic marrow transplantation...more

Provides guidelines for oncologic emergencies and palliative care

Outlines procedures for symptom control in long-term survival... long-term follow-up in pediatric and adult patients...and rehabilitation

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About the Author:

Hagop N. Kantarjian, et al, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Review:

“As a detailed guide, [the book] offers practitioners a clear, user-friendly approach to the care of patients with cancer.”--New England Journal of Medicine (New England Journal of Medicine 2006-12-21)

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