Principles and Management of Cancer 1st/2016

Key Features :

• This book provides oncologists with the latest information on modern techniques for the treatment of various cancers.

• It provides an insight into the radiobiological principles of radiation therapy, newer techniques of laser and minimally invasive surgery, critical organ sparing treatment delivery in radiation therapy, nutritional support for a cancer patient and guidelines on pain management.

• Acute emergencies are covered in a separate chapter.

• Drug development process dealt in the chapter on clinical trials.

• The need for multimodality treatment to cure cancers and minimizing toxicity is emphasized throughout.

• Highlights the stages of cancers where radiation can provide optimal benefit alone or as an adjunct to surgery and antineoplastic agents.

• Multicolor images and illustrations have been used throughout the book to enhance learning.

• Serves as a ready reference for the students of oncology, practitioners, clinicians, general physicians and oncologists.

• It finds a space on the bookshelf of the healthcare givers reaching out to cancer patients.