Böcker i Current Clinical Oncology-serien

This history of cancer patient surveillance after curative-intent treatment covers methodologies used in the past and present, the rationale behind them, likely future methodologies, the cost of surveillance, definitions of terms used in the field, and more.

Leading expert physicians and investigators from around the world review the state-of-the-art in the management of squamous cell head and neck cancer, with emphasis on coordinating different treatment modalities.

This is truly an exciting time in the field of neuro-oncology, particularly in the area of hi- grade gliomas. If the current state-of-the-art in the diagnosis and management of high-grade gliomas was truly so bleak, there would be no reason to compile and publish a monograph on the subject.

Management options for patients with colorectal cancer have undergone d- matic changes over the past decade. Whereas at the start of 1996 only one drug, 5-Fluorouracil, was available for the treatment of this disease, a mere 10 yr later, six drugs are licensed for use in colorectal cancer, and others are in the late phases of clinical development.

Provides a variety of treatment options available for the management of breast cancer patients. This work reviews the clinical aspects of breast cancer, including, epidemiology and risk factors, breast imaging, biopsy techniques, breast-conserving surgery and reconstruction, mastectomy, and developments in radiation, hormonal, and chemotherapy.

A clinical case-based handbook has a role in general clinicians' practice of caring for patients with serious or life-limiting illness. Thus, we hope that the cases, key points, and practical tips will help health care providers who are not experts already in palliative care in the care of patients with serious illness and challenging problems.

This is truly an exciting time in the field of neuro-oncology, particularly in the area of hi- grade gliomas. If the current state-of-the-art in the diagnosis and management of high-grade gliomas was truly so bleak, there would be no reason to compile and publish a monograph on the subject.