Oxford Handbook of Oncology

Jim Cassidy, Donald Bissett, Roy A. J. Spence, OBE , Miranda Payne

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Oxford University Press
11 August 2015

Oncology; Palliative medicine; Surgical oncology; Terminal care nursing

Series: Oxford Medical Handbooks

Now fully revised and in its fourth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Oncology has been the essential go-to guide for students and practitioners in oncology for over a decade. The scientific basis and diagnosis of cancers is covered, as well as drugs, biomarkers, and the presentation and psychosocial aspects of oncology. Concise, practical, and comprehensive, there is no better companion for both common conditions and challenging emergencies.

The field of oncology has surged forward since the last edition was published and the Oxford Handbook of Oncology has been fully revised and updated to reflect these recent advances so you can be sure that the vital information you need is in your hands. This handbook incorporates changes such as the understanding of the science of cancer, novel therapies in breast, lung, renal, and melanoma, molecular sub-classification of common solid cancers, personalised therapy approaches, new agents in hard to treat cancers, the benefits of new technologies in radiotherapy, and the emerging data on the importance of the immune response. Written by experts in the field to ensure that it is grounded in real life clinical practice, this handbook provides a concise guide to all aspects of oncology for all students, nurses, and junior faculty responsible for the care of cancer patients, while also providing further reading and highlighting areas of controversy for those who need a more detailed understanding.

New to This Edition:

Incorporates novel therapies in breast, lung, renal and melanoma oncologyCovers the emergence of immunotherapy as a real modality

Edited by: Jim Cassidy, Donald Bissett, Roy A. J. Spence, OBE, Miranda Payne, Gareth J. Morris-Stiff
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 184mm, Width: 105mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780199689842
ISBN 10: 0199689849
Series: Oxford Medical Handbooks
Pages: 896
Publication Date: 11 August 2015
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: Multidisciplinary approach to cancer 2: Aetiology and epidemiology 3: Genetics of cancer 4: Surgical oncology 5: Principles of radiation oncology 6: Principles of chemotherapy 7: Principles of symptom control in palliative care 8: Late effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy 9: Hormone therapy 10: Biological and targeted therapies 11: Clinical trials 12: Cancer prevention 13: Population screening for cancer 14: Thoracic cancer 15: Breast cancer 16: Colorectal cancer 17: Anal cancer 18: Upper gastrointestinal cancer 19: Endocrine cancers 20: Genitourinary cancers 21: Gynaecological cancer 22: Head and neck cancer 23: Tumours of the central nervous system 24: Skin cancer 25: Haematological malignancies 26: Bone and soft tissue malignancies 27: Cancer of unknown primary site 28: Paraneoplastic syndromes 29: AIDS-related malignancies 30: Childhood cancers presenting in adulthood 31: Overview of Acute Oncology 32: Spinal cord compression and bone marrow suppression 33: Superior vena cava obstruction and raised intracranial pressure 34: Stridor 35: Thromboembolic and cardiac emergencies 36: Obstruction 37: Biochemical crises 38: Complications of long-term central venous lines and chemotherapy extravasation 39: Novel therapeutic strategies 40: Gene therapy and immunotherapy for cancer 41: Biomarkers and Cancer Appendices

Jim Cassidy was previously Professor of Oncology at Aberdeen university (1994-2002), then CRUK Head of Oncology, Beatson Laboratories, Glasgow. He moved into pharma over 2 years ago to head early drug development. Donald Bissett was schooled in Glasgow, and graduated from St Andrews University 1979 and University of Manchester 1982. Clinical experience in South Manchester Hospitals led to MRCP 1986, then commenced clinical oncology training in Nottingham and Glasgow, with FRCR 1989. Research Fellowship in the Department of Medical Oncology Beatson Institute, with MD and MSc in Clinical Pharmacology 1992. Senior lecturer in Clinical Oncology 1994, then Consultant in Clinical Oncology in Aberdeen 1995-2013 with particular interests in urological and thoracic malignancies.

Reviews for Oxford Handbook of Oncology

Review from previous edition 'This Handbook provides a well-organized outline of the science and clinical tenets applicable to the practice of oncology' Oncology 'This is a superb and concise review of the topic, and is ideal for GPs, junior as well as senior staff both in oncology and in other specialties which have to deal with patients suffering from cancer.' - Dr Harry Brown, Glycosmedia, Oct 2015