Medical Care of the Cancer Patient - Softcover

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A thorough, readable review of clinical oncology, from carcinogenesis and oncongenes to research in immunotherapy. Also addressing the challenge of AIDS and treatment modalities (including growth factors and bone marrow transplants), this book serves as an introduction to the field of oncology. Specific cancers are individually considered, with pertinent details of diagnosis, staging, treatment, and prognosis. Initial chapters review the basic principles of oncologic pathology, radiology, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. The specialized disciplines of gynecologic, psychosocial, and nursing oncology are presented, along with reviews of oncologic emergencies, nausea and vomiting, pain control, infections in the compromised host, and hospice care.