DEVITA HELLMAN AND ROSENBERG.S CANCER: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF ONCOLOGY

Description

DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology has garnered universal acclaim as the world's definitive, standard-setting oncology reference. More than 400 respected luminaries explore today's most effective strategies for managing every type of cancer by stage of presentation - discussing the role of all appropriate therapeutic modalities as well as combined-modality treatments. This multidisciplinary approach will help your cancer team collaboratively face the toughest clinical challenges and provide the best possible care for every cancer patient.

Features

• Take full advantage of the latest advances with brand-new chapters on Hallmarks of Cancer, Molecular Methods in Cancer, Oncogenic Viruses, Cancer Screening, and new sections on Genetic testing and counseling for cancer, plus comprehensive updates throughout – including coverage of the newest biologic therapies.
• Make optimal, well-coordinated use of all appropriate therapies with balanced, multidisciplinary advice from a surgeon, a medical oncologist, and a radiation oncologist in each major treatment chapter.
• Review the latest molecular biology knowledge for each type of cancer and its implications for improved management.
• Make the best decisions on cancer screening and prevention, palliative care, supportive oncology, and quality-of-life issues

Authors

Vincent T. DeVita Jr. MD
Yale School of Public Health Yale School of Medicine Amy and Joseph Perella Professor of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut

Theodore S. Lawrence PhD, MD
University of Michigan, Isadore Lampe Professor and Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Steven A. Rosenberg MD, PhD
Chief of Surgery, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health; Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine, Bethesda, MD; Professor of Surgery, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC