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

• Pubblicazione: Philadelphia, Pa., : Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health, c2011
• Edizione: 6th ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (1551 p.)
• Disciplina: 618.92/994
• Soggetto topico: Cancer in children; Neoplasms; Child; Infant
• Altri autori: PizzoPhilip A PoplackDavid G
• 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Principles and practice of pediatric oncology
• ISBN: 1-4511-2501-1; 1-4963-2803-5; 1-4698-0618-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910825750703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II