Description
Clinical Oncology (6th ed.)
Book Summary
This sixth edition of Clinical Oncology offers a rigorous and updated overview of Medical Oncology, presented in a schematic and accessible format. Readers will find everything from the basic principles of cancer biology to the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of the main solid tumors, as well as essential content on supportive care and symptom management. Designed to adapt to current curricula, this manual highlights the fundamentals of each topic with abundant summary tables and an appendix with TNM classifications, making it an essential study and reference tool.
What is it about?
The book comprehensively addresses Medical Oncology, structuring its content to facilitate understanding and study. It begins with the foundations of cancer biology, laying the groundwork for understanding tumor processes. It then develops the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of the most prevalent solid tumors, dedicating specific chapters to each major type of cancer. It also incorporates sections dedicated to supportive care and symptom management for the oncology patient, which are crucial aspects of comprehensive care. The work is supported by a large number of tables that synthesize the most relevant information and includes a practical appendix with TNM classifications, facilitating the clinical application of the knowledge.
Main topics
- Basic principles of cancer biology.
- Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of solid tumors.
- Specific chapters for the main types of cancer.
- Supportive care and symptom management for the oncology patient.
- TNM classifications of the main tumors.
- Updated content according to current curricula.
Who is it recommended for?
It is primarily aimed at medical students taking the Medical Oncology course. It is also highly useful for non-oncology physicians and other healthcare professionals who need to acquire or consolidate a solid and updated foundation in cancer knowledge.
What this book provides
- A rigorous and updated synthesis of Medical Oncology in a schematic and easy-to-study format.
- Content adapted to current curricula, with recommendations from faculty in the specialty.
- Abundant summary tables that facilitate the retention of key concepts.
- A practical appendix with TNM classifications, essential for clinical practice.
- The experience of authors specializing in oncology education, led by Prof. Cruz Hernández, a pioneer in university teaching of the specialty in Spain.
Technical sheet
- Author: Cruz Hernández, Juan Jesús; Rodríguez Sánchez, Cesar
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: ONCOLOGY, TEACHING MATERIAL
- Collection: MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: November 2017
- Number of pages: 320
- Weight: 950 g
Editorial review
This sixth edition of Clinical Oncology establishes itself as a reference manual for the study of Medical Oncology, thanks to its schematic and updated approach. The work stands out for its ability to synthesize essential information without losing rigor, making it a very useful tool for both students and professionals seeking an effective update. The inclusion of summary tables and the TNM appendix, along with the teaching experience of its authors, provide practical value that facilitates the assimilation and application of fundamental oncological knowledge.