Prognostic Factors in Cancer
. Ed(S): Hermanek, Paul; Gospodarowicz, Mary K.; Henson, D. E.; Hutter, Robert V.P.; Sobin, Leslie H.
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Description for Prognostic Factors in Cancer
Paperback. This monograph aims to compile information on prognostic factors for most tumour sites and selected tumour types. Each site- or tumour-specific chapter provides a general overview of the relevant literature on prognostic factors. Editor(s): Hermanek, Paul; Gospodarowicz, Mary K.; Henson, D. E.; Hutter, Robert V.P.; Sobin, Leslie H. Series: UICC International Union Against Cancer. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJA; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 469.
M. K. Gospodarowicz, P. Hermanek, and D. E. Henson Attention to innovations in cancer treatment has tended to eclipse the importance of prognostic assessment. However, the recognition that prognostic factors often have a greater impact on outcome than available therapies and the proliferation of biochemical, molecular, and genetic markers have resulted in renewed interest in this field. The outcome in patients with cancer is determined by a combination of numerous factors. Presently, the most widely recognized are the extent of disease, histologic type of tumor, and treatment. It has been known for some time that additional factors also influence outcome. ... Read more
M. K. Gospodarowicz, P. Hermanek, and D. E. Henson Attention to innovations in cancer treatment has tended to eclipse the importance of prognostic assessment. However, the recognition that prognostic factors often have a greater impact on outcome than available therapies and the proliferation of biochemical, molecular, and genetic markers have resulted in renewed interest in this field. The outcome in patients with cancer is determined by a combination of numerous factors. Presently, the most widely recognized are the extent of disease, histologic type of tumor, and treatment. It has been known for some time that additional factors also influence outcome. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
306
Condition
New
Series
UICC International Union Against Cancer
Number of Pages
290
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540586883
SKU
V9783540586883
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99-15
Reviews for Prognostic Factors in Cancer
"The efforts of the UICC, the editors and contributors are to be commended for publishing this important and progressively evolving scientific endeavour on prognostic assessment" - Cancer Forum