The interpretation of melanocytic tumors represents probably the most difficult task in the field of dermatopathology. The reader will find Histological Diagnosis of Nevi and Melanoma to be an invaluable guide to correct diagnosis even in difficult or rare cases.
This book provides a thorough and up-to-date discussion of key issues in the supportive care of children with cancer. Supportive Care in Pediatric Oncology will be an invaluable source of assistance for a wide range of health professionals involved in pediatric cancer care.
Uterine cancers are the commonest malignancies of the female genital tract in the developed world, and are increasing in numbers world over because of obesity and other life-style changes.
However, the spectrum of presentations and subsequent management varies widely, ranging from patients with the ubiquitous low-risk mid-face basal cell carcinoma to those diagnosed with relatively uncommon but potentially life-threatening high-risk squamous cell carcinomas (e.g.
However, most health care professionals see them as mandates and fail to incorporate them into their routine patient care activities. The expectation is that understanding of the principles will change the practices from mandates to "should do" in the minds of health care professionals.
The IAEA has developed a new international consensus document on accuracy requirements and uncertainties in radiotherapy, to promote safer and more effective patient treatments. This publication addresses accuracy and uncertainty issues related to the vast majority of radiotherapy departments including both external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy.
Comprehensive guide to management of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia with in depth coverage of chemotherapy. Includes chapter on stem cell transplantation. Authored by US specialist.
Presents a review of the epidemiology of childhood cancers. This book introduces readers to the descriptive epidemiology, clinical aspects, and biologic basis of childhood cancers. It provides an overview of the epidemiology of the various cancer types affecting children.