Clinical oncology

Abstract

This book describes the manifestations, all tumors, benign and malignant, can produce, manifestations that are clinically significant because of their site, size or spread, or even their secretions. Also treatment is described. The recent development of effective systemic treatments has stimulated reappraisal of the role of all 3 major treatment modalities: surgery, radiotherapy and cancer chemotherapy. So this book gives a working knowledge of the biology and staging of the various malignant diseases, appreciation of the role of the various diagnostic and therapeutic disciplines and awareness of the significance of rehabilitation and followup. This book is written for medical students, interns and residents. It is also intended for primary care physicians and specialists in non-oncologic disciplines, who treat patients with cancer outside university hospitals and cancer institutes. It emphasizes common tumors and attempts to provide a guide to good practice in terms of detection, diagnosis, management, rehabilitation and followup of each disease and its complications.