This simple, brief and succinct guide covers all the salient features of management of genito-urinary (GU) cancers and contains all the important principles of evidence-based management of GU cancers.
With background information on etiology, epidemiology and pathology including TNM classification for each tumor, the main emphasis is on clinical presentation, investigations and management strategies. The book includes chapters on the fundamental principles behind chemotherapy, radiotherapy, gene therapy, indications for surgery and complications. A key feature is an easy-to-look-up reference guide to step-by-step management strategies and drug dosages.
This book will be of great value to residents, specialists, nurse practitioners, and medical secretaries in Urology, Radiotherapy, Oncology and Palliative Medicine as related to urological cancers.
With background information on etiology, epidemiology and pathology including TNM classification for each tumor, the main emphasis is on clinical presentation, investigations and management strategies. The book includes chapters on the fundamental principles behind chemotherapy, radiotherapy, gene therapy, indications for surgery and complications. A key feature is an easy-to-look-up reference guide to step-by-step management strategies and drug dosages.
This book will be of great value to residents, specialists, nurse practitioners, and medical secretaries in Urology, Radiotherapy, Oncology and Palliative Medicine as related to urological cancers.
From the reviews:
"...As a urologic oncologist, I test-drove this book for over a month, and I was thoroughly impressed with how practical, comprehensive, and timely it is. I was equally impressed with how appropriate the material is for clinicians at all stages of their careers, regardless of their subspecialties. This book may be a useful reference for anyone who frequently deals with patients with urologic cancer." (W.C. Huang, New England Journal of Medicine, June 2008)
"This collaborative and comprehensive book focuses on understanding the basic science relevant to clinical problems in a multidisciplinary approach to urological malignancies. ... Primarily aimed at urology residents, specialists in urology, oncology, and urologic oncology, the book will likely prove most beneficial to residents, fellows, and junior faculty in urologic oncology to help them understand principles of therapy ... . This book is engaging, well organized, and concise ... . an outstanding resource for oncologists in training, particularly those in urologic oncology fellowships." (Norm D. Smith, Doody's Review Service, June, 2008)
"...As a urologic oncologist, I test-drove this book for over a month, and I was thoroughly impressed with how practical, comprehensive, and timely it is. I was equally impressed with how appropriate the material is for clinicians at all stages of their careers, regardless of their subspecialties. This book may be a useful reference for anyone who frequently deals with patients with urologic cancer." (W.C. Huang, New England Journal of Medicine, June 2008)
"This collaborative and comprehensive book focuses on understanding the basic science relevant to clinical problems in a multidisciplinary approach to urological malignancies. ... Primarily aimed at urology residents, specialists in urology, oncology, and urologic oncology, the book will likely prove most beneficial to residents, fellows, and junior faculty in urologic oncology to help them understand principles of therapy ... . This book is engaging, well organized, and concise ... . an outstanding resource for oncologists in training, particularly those in urologic oncology fellowships." (Norm D. Smith, Doody's Review Service, June, 2008)