In this valuable new book, an oncology consultant and a family practitioner have brought together complementary experiences of dealing with cancer to help primary care
physicians meet clinical demands. With input from respected
specialists in oncology, surgery and palliative care, Cancer in Primary Care profiles each of the major types of cancer
in adults and children. Risk factors, epidemiology and demographic data are presented, with comment on diagnostic and screening issues. The authors then discuss management options
and review therapy choices along with their prognostic implications. Numerous tables, charts and diagrams support the concise text, with key points summarized in highlighted panels. Each section concludes with up-to-date information on current research and on-going trials, as well as contact details for support groups for patients and their families. Other topics include pain management, terminal illness and provision of palliative care, and dealing with bereavement. Throughout the book, the authors emphasize the needs of the patient, and the importance of effectively-and objectively-communicating the full implications of difficult choices. This highly readable book should find a place in every doctor's office.
Edited by:
Martin E. Gore (Royal Marsden Hospital London UK),
Douglas Russell (Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust,
London,
UK),
Martin E. Gore,
Douglas Russell
Imprint: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 771g
ISBN: 9781901865264
ISBN 10: 1901865266
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 26 September 2003
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Professional & Vocational
,
A / AS level
,
Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Cancer Services and Primary Care. Organization of Cancer Services. Heredity and Cancer. Cancer Preservation. Screening for Cancer. Hormones and Cancer. Mechanisms of Cancer Therapy. Managing Side-effects of Therapy. Gastrointestinal Cancer. Lung Cancer. Breast Cancer. Bladder Carcinoma. Prostate Cancer. Germ Cell Tumors of Testis. Renal Cell Carcinoma. Cancer of the Endometrium, Cervix, Vulva, and Vagina. Leukemia and Myeloma. Lymphoma. Children's Cancer. Head and Neck, and Thyroid Cancer. Sarcomas. Skin Cancer and Melanoma. Neuro-oncology. HIV-associated Cancer. Organization of Palliative Care Services. Symptoms and their Management. Psychological Aspects of Cancer in Primary Care. Interpreting Data and Evidence. Sources of information and Support for Patients.
Reviews for Cancer in Primary Care
'The data are up-to-date ... and for the most part presented in colourful and graphic format. I liked the chapter on managing side effects of cancer therapy, compressing a lot of data into a short readable essay.' - Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 'This book is recommended for hospital and other medical libraries in the UK.' - E-STREAMS