Tumor Board Review: Evidence-Based Case Reviews and Questions

Tumor Board Review: Evidence-Based Case Reviews and Questions, 3rd edition, is the most comprehensive clinical case review book in oncology, featuring hands-on input from fellows and oncologists and evidence-based discussions of difficult patient cases. It covers all disease-site areas and includes board-style questions, toxicology considerations, follow-up, and survivorship considerations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 582 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc

Tumor Board Review: Evidence-Based Case Reviews and Questions, now in its third edition, stands as the most comprehensive clinical case review book in the field. This new edition has undergone enhancements and reformatting, with hands-on input from current fellows and oncologists, to enhance efficiency and practicality. Covering all disease-site areas in oncology, the review includes a wide variety of board-style questions that are crucial in preparing fellows and oncologists for both the ABIM medical oncology board exam and maintenance of certification (MOC) assessments.

Evidence-based discussions of challenging patient cases provide an in-depth and accurate portrayal of what is discussed at tumor boards, fostering critical thinking essential for clinical practice. Patient cases also highlight impactful treatment decisions, including newly approved immunotherapies and targeted therapies.

Each chapter in Tumor Board Review: Evidence-Based Case Review and Questions contains digestible essentials for each case, including a summary of diagnosis, molecular and genomic testing, treatment options, toxicity considerations, follow-up, and survivorship. The chapter ends with high-yield multiple-choice questions, including answers and detailed rationales, to ensure readers are well-equipped with the knowledge they need to make well-informed, individualized treatment decisions.

As an essential case-based reference for anyone working in oncology, Tumor Board Review: Evidence-Based Case Review and Questions offers a wealth of knowledge and insights. Key features of the book include:

Describing more than 120 patient cases, including locally advanced and metastatic cases for each major disease site.

Containing 300 board-style questions and answers related to case reviews.

Incorporating new advances in diagnosis and therapy, with a greater emphasis on immunotherapies, cancer genomics, and precision-based targeted therapies.

Providing essentials for toxicology, radiation therapy, and surgical oncology.

Tumor Board Review: Evidence-Based Case Review and Questions is a valuable resource for fellows, oncologists, residents, and medical students seeking to improve their knowledge and expertise in oncology. Its comprehensive coverage, evidence-based approach, and practical questions make it an essential tool for preparing for board exams, clinical practice, and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826145970
Edition number: 3 Revised edition