Author Description
This easy-to-read, practical guide distils and compiles all the disparate literature on cancer into one succinct volume. It includes the essential, evidence-based clinical guidelines needed for the safe and effective management of patients with cancer, and has a clear layout to allow for quick reference whilst on the ward. All aspects of cancer and its management are covered, including prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The text begins by outlining the clinical approach to suspected cancer and the principles of multidisciplinary prevention and management. It then progresses through site-specific cancer management, including head and neck, CNS, thoracic, breast, gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, female genital system, skin, musculoskeletal system, haemopoietic system, and endocrine. Later chapters cover oncological emergencies and acute oncology, and special situations such as cancer in younger and older people, and pregnancy and fertility. The guide also offers information about coping with the lifestyle and social issues that may arise with a diagnosis of cancer, such as insurance, travel and support, and includes a chapter dedicated to palliative care for the cancer patient. A unique appendix of clinical management flowcharts assists fast, appropriate decision-making.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume addresses the need for a consolidated, evidence-based clinical reference guide for the management of oncological patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. The authors, a team of experienced oncologists and clinical specialists, synthesize vast amounts of medical literature into a practical, accessible format. The framework prioritizes clinical utility, providing practitioners with the necessary protocols for diagnosis, treatment, and patient care management.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive clinical guidelines for site-specific cancers including CNS, thoracic, breast, and gastrointestinal systems.
- Protocols for oncological emergencies and acute oncology management.
- Specialized guidance on cancer in pregnancy, fertility, and geriatric oncology.
- A dedicated appendix featuring clinical management flowcharts for rapid decision-making.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide exhaustive academic research or theoretical discourse on molecular biology.
- It is designed as a bedside reference rather than a comprehensive textbook for oncology research.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently cite this text as a highly efficient tool for ward-based clinical practice due to its clear layout and practical focus. Experts highlight the inclusion of management flowcharts as a significant asset for clinicians requiring immediate, evidence-based guidance.
Page Count:
598
Publication Date:
2021-01-01
ISBN-10:
019106260X
ISBN-13:
9780191062605
Reference
Medical
Oncology
Cancer Research
Allied Health