Contributions

  • Halperin, Edward C. - Contributor

Publication

2005 - Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania

Language

English

Word Count

168,750 words, Guess

Page Count

675 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
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  • LibraryThing1376154

Classifications

  • DDC618.92/9940642
  • LCCRC281.C4 P447 2005

Description

Reviews the epidemiology, pathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging, prognosis, and multimodality treatment of both common and rare childhood cancers. Balanced consideration is given to all treatment options for each disease, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and combination treatments. The authors offer expert, setting-specific advice on optimal irradiation techniques and recommended dosages, as well as appropriate immobilization devices and anesthetic agents. Available data on acute toxicities and late effects of cancer treatment, including secondary malignancies, are presented and analyzed--valuable information for guiding referring physicians, patients, and families in their decision making. Illustrations strategically reinforce key patient management principles.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Pediatric radiation oncologyLippincott Williams & Wilkins2005

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