Cancer of the Thoracic Cavity: Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 10th edition - Softcover

DeVita Jr. MD, Vincent T; Lawrence MD PhD, Theodore S.; Rosenberg MD PhD, Steven A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1496333950 ISBN 13: 9781496333957

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2015

Synopsis

Selected from the world’s leading comprehensive cancer textbook, this tightly focused resource provides you with the practical, cutting-edge information you need to provide the best cancer care to each patient. Cancer of the Thoracic Cavity: Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 10th Edition, offers a comprehensive and balanced view of this rapidly changing field, meeting the needs of oncology/hematology practitioners, fellows, and others who need an in-depth understanding of cancer of the lung and mediastinum. The print reference gives you the solid, dependable guidance you have come to expect from this outstanding title, and the Inkling version features new quarterly updates written by a team of experts selected by the authors.

• Delivers focused, comprehensive information on cancer of the thoracic cavity drawn from the world’s leading cancer textbook, DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg’s Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology.
• Covers the molecular biology of lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, small cell and neuroendocrine tumors of the lung, and neoplasms of the mediastinum.
• Discusses in detail the growing importance of prevention and screening, giving you the understanding you need to improve your patients’ chances for a healthier, cancer-free life.
• Explains how the latest developments in biologic therapy applies to cancer of the thoracic cavity.
• Provides exhaustive coverage of combined modality cancer treatment, helping you determine when and how to integrate modalities in patient treatment.
• Ensures that you are fully up to date thanks to easy, mobile access to quarterly updates.

Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet and smartphone or accessed online and includes features like:

• Complete content with enhanced navigation
• Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web
• Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation
• Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text
• Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
• Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

About this title

Review

"captures the current state of understanding of cancer of the thoracic cavity"
"the latest developments are covered in detail and beautifully presented"
"intended audience is practitioners in oncology and associated professionals "
" trainees and students will find the information valuable"
" respected leaders in their fields with strong international reputations"

Doody's Star Rating (R) 4 stars Score: 95
-Doodys Publishers' Club, Friday, December 11, 2015

Edition details

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1496333950
• ISBN 13: 9781496333957
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 544