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Record Nr.

UNINA9910788958903321

Titolo

Principles and practice of pediatric oncology [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Philip A. Pizzo, David G. Poplack ; associate editors, Peter C. Adamson, Susan M. Blaney, Lee J. Helman

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, Pa., : Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health, c2011

ISBN

1-4511-2501-1

1-4963-2803-5

1-4698-0618-5

Edizione

[6th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (1551 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

PizzoPhilip A

PoplackDavid G

Disciplina

618.92/994

Soggetti

Cancer in children

Neoplasms

Child

Infant

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

section 1. Biological basis of childhood cancer -- section 2. Diagnosis and evaluation of the child with cancer -- section 3. Principles of multimodal therapy -- section 4. Management of the common cancers of childhood -- section 5. Supportive care of children with cancer -- section 6. Other issues arising at diagnosis, during treatment, and after cessation of therapy.

Sommario/riassunto

Thoroughly updated for its Sixth Edition,Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncologyprovides a comprehensive review of the multiple disciplines that make up the care and research agendas for children with cancer. It is the most comprehensive textbook of pediatric oncology ever put together, covering biology and genetics and detailing the diagnosis, multimodal treatment, and long-term management of patients with cancer. The fundamental principles of supportive care and the psychosocial aspects of support for patients and families are also discussed.