Pocket Oncology

Pocket Oncology, Second Edition is a practical, high-yield reference for medical oncology and hematology trainees and practitioners, providing up-to-date information on cancer biology, prevention, screening, treatment, and supportive care, with new advances in immuno-oncology and precision medicine. It features two-page reviews of oncologic diseases, bulleted lists, tables, diagrams, and algorithms, appendices with radiographic response criteria, quality of life assessments, tumor markers, and color photos, and is ideal for daily practice and as a trusted resource for the oncology care team.

Format: Loose-leaf
Length: 374 pages
Publication date: 27 March 2018
Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

Pocket Oncology, Second Edition, is a comprehensive and practical reference guide for medical oncology and hematology trainees and practitioners. Written and edited by leading cancer experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, this easy-to-use resource provides up-to-date information on cancer biology, prevention, screening, treatment, and supportive care, as well as new advances in immuno-oncology and precision medicine.

One of the key features of Pocket Oncology, Second Edition, is its focus on providing essential information in a concise and accessible format. The book is organized into two facing pages for each oncologic disease, which review initial clinical presentation, pathophysiology, staging, current standards of care treatments, and active areas of current research. This format allows for quick and easy reference, making it an ideal pocket reference for daily practice.

The book includes helpful appendices on radiographic response criteria, quality of life assessments, tumor markers, and more, as well as a section of clinically essential color photos. These appendices provide additional information and resources that can be useful in clinical practice.

Pocket Oncology, Second Edition, follows the popular Pockets Notebook format, which features bulleted lists, tables, diagrams, and algorithms that make essential facts easy to find and retain. This format makes the book easy to read and navigate, even for busy healthcare professionals.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage of cancer, Pocket Oncology, Second Edition, also includes new information on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, immunotherapy toxicity, and novel oral anticoagulants. These advances in cancer treatment have the potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of cancer.

Overall, Pocket Oncology, Second Edition, is a valuable resource for medical oncology and hematology trainees and practitioners. Its concise and accessible format, comprehensive coverage of cancer, and inclusion of new information make it an essential tool for daily practice. Whether you are a clinician, researcher, or student, Pocket Oncology, Second Edition, will help you stay up-to-date with the latest advances in cancer care.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 124 x 189 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496391032
Edition number: 2 ed