Product Description

A clear and comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of clinical oncology, for medical undergraduates and clinicians who want to increase their understanding of the challenges of managing patients with cancer. Including questions for self assessment by the same authors, the reader can learn and test themselves on all aspects of cancer medicine, from epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis and presentation, through to diagnosis, staging, management and prognosis.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #100412 in Books
• Published on: 2009-04-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 402 pages

About the Author
Dr Anthony J Neal, Consultant in Clinical Oncology, St Luke’s Cancer Centre, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, UK

Professor Peter J Hoskin, Professor in Clinical Oncology at University College London, and Consultant in Clinical Oncology at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, UK

Customer Reviews

Useful Introduction to Clinical Oncology for non-specialists
This book provides a basic introduction to Clinical Oncology. The main treatments are considered and there is a site-by-site guide to the different types of cancer. It will be especially useful for junior doctors on their first oncology placement, radiographers, medical physicists, nurses and others who are involved in providing care in its various forms to cancer patients. A number of case studies are also presented, which allows the reader to appreciate the application of the knowledge described in the text.