1st Edition

Cancer Facts A Concise Oncology Text

By James F. Bishop Copyright 1999

    This work provides cancer incidence, mortality, risks, trends and management information distilled into a concise text. It aims to bridge the gap between the information in general medical and surgical texts and the large oncology reference volumes used by practicing oncologists. Topics covered include epidemiology, basic medical science, major treatment modalities, oncological emergencies, cancer in AIDS patients, and the doctor-patient relationship. For ease of reference, Fast Fact Sheets present the key data on lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer, melanoma, and tumours of the endocrine system.

    1. The Incidence and Aetiology of Cancer 2. The Principles of Cancer Treatment 3. Symptom Control and Quality of Life 4. Lung Cancer 5. Breast Cancer 6. Gastrointestinal Cancers 7. Urogenital Cancers 8. Gynaecological Cancers 9. Head and Neck Cancer 10. Melanoma 11. Haematological Malignancies 12. Miscellaneous Cancers 13. Complications in Cancer Patients 14. Psycho-social Issues in Cancer

    Biography

    James F. Bishop Professor of Cancer Medicine, University of Sydney and Director, Sydney Cancer Centre, Australia.