Oncologic Imaging: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Oncologic Imaging: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 2nd Edition, is a comprehensive and up-to-date radiographic imaging book for diagnosing, treating, and managing cancer patients. It is authored by Dr. Paul M. Silverman and a team of experts from MD Anderson Cancer Center, incorporating their extensive clinical experience. The book covers new diagnostic imaging and surgical approaches, therapeutic cutting-edge treatments, and best practices for personalized medicine. It includes an all-new chapter on head and neck imaging and extensive updates on traditional and emerging imaging modalities. The book is concise and consistent, with key point summaries, algorithms, and high-quality radiographic images. An enhanced eBook version is also included with purchase.

Format: Hardback
Length: 760 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Oncologic Imaging: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 2nd Edition, is a comprehensive and authoritative resource that covers every aspect of radiographic imaging for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer patients. Written by Dr. Paul M. Silverman and a team of expert authors from the MD Anderson Cancer Center, this second edition provides up-to-date and practical information, incorporating the authors' unique experience in daily clinical care of cancer patients.

In one convenient volume, this definitive one-of-a-kind text discusses new diagnostic imaging and surgical approaches, as well as therapeutic cutting-edge treatments from radiation and medical oncology. It focuses on best practices and the newest standards for personalized medicine, bringing together a unique multidisciplinary team of authors, including clinical radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgical oncologists.

The book includes an all-new chapter on head and neck imaging, authored by world experts in this complex area. It also features extensive updates throughout, including transformational state-of-the-art imaging modalities such as PET/CT and the full range of traditional modalities, including multidetector CT (MDCT), ultrasound, and MR in conjunction with the latest advances in genetics, molecular oncology, and targeted therapies.

The information is distilled into a concise and consistent format with key point summaries, algorithms, clear drawings, and full-color staging diagrams. Emerging options for care are based on practice recommendations and evidence in the literature. The book also provides updated tumor staging information based on the AJCC Classification of Malignant Tumors, 8th edition.

Highlights of the text include 1,000 high-quality radiographic images, including CT, MR, hybrid imaging, and radiographs. These images help illustrate the concepts discussed and provide a visual reference for practitioners.

Oncologic Imaging: A Multidisciplinary Approach, 2nd Edition, is an essential resource for radiologists, oncologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of cancer patients. It provides comprehensive and up-to-date information on radiographic imaging, allowing practitioners to make informed decisions and provide the best possible care to their patients.

Dimension: 276 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323695381
Edition number: 2 ed