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Oxford Textbook of Oncology

David J. Kerr

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Description for Oxford Textbook of Oncology Hardback. Written by internationally recognised key opinion leaders in all of the oncology sub-disciplines and covering all aspects of the field, the Oxford Textbook of Oncology, Third Edition reflects current best practice and represents a modern approach to managing the cancer patient. This is a definitive resource for oncologists of all varieties. Editor(s): Kerr, David J.; Haller, Daniel G (University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA); Velde, Cornelius J. H. van de; Baumann, Michael; Saijo, Nagahiro. Num Pages: 832 pages. BIC Classification: MJCL; MNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 276 x 219. .
Written and edited by internationally recognised leaders in the field, the new edition of the Oxford Textbook of Oncology has been fully revised and updated, taking into consideration the advancements in each of the major therapeutic areas, and representing the multidisciplinary management of cancer. Structured in six sections, the book provides an accessible scientific basis to the key topics of oncology, examining how cancer cells grow and function, as well as discussing the aetiology of cancer, and the general principles governing modern approaches to oncology treatment. The book examines the challenges presented by the treatment of ... Read more

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Publisher

Oxford University Press United Kingdom

Number of pages

832

Format

Hardback

Publication date

2016

Series

Oxford Textbook

Condition

New

Weight

2459g

Number of Pages

1040

Place of Publication

Oxford, United Kingdom

ISBN

9780199656103

SKU

V9780199656103

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About David J. Kerr

David Kerr has made a sustained and internationally recognised contribution to cancer care and research in the field of medical oncology over the past three decades. He has published over 400 papers in high profile journals, authored over twenty books and has been awarded four prestigious, international research prizes, including the NHS's first Nye Bevan award for Innovation. His ... Read more

Reviews for Oxford Textbook of Oncology

Each chapter is nicely illustrated with schemes, cartoons and images. The text, although written by top oncologists, is readily understandable for a non-expert. Thus, the textbook will no doubt be appreciated by a broader audience.
Recent Patents on Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery Vol. 11 Issue No. 4, Alexander Shtil
I recommend this book highly to all oncology and oncologists ... Read morein training as a thorough, informative, and readable reference. Every large intuitional library and every oncology library should have it.
NEJM, 2002
This comprehensive textbook of oncology is the first new major textbook on cancer to appear in a decade and is designed for a broad audience of clinicians, oncologists in training, and academics. The coverage is comprehensive...The overall appearance of the book is outstanding. It is a welcome combination of epidemiology, aspects of basic science, pharmacology and radiation therapy that trainees will fine a nice change...should enjoy a wide readership...because of its appealing design and comprehensive approach to oncology. It is the most user-friendly comprehensive text currently available. The pathology, basic science, epidemiology, and radiation therapy sections are all presented with extreme clarity.
Doody's Journal , 2002
A landmark reference...It sets new standards for publishing in oncology offering a ground-breaking innovative approach to the filed combined with the quality, accuracy , and intellectual rigour you have come to expect from the world's most prestigious reference publisher.
Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy, 2002
Under new editorship, the second edition is far more than an updated version of the first...the prose in the Oxford Textbook is exemplary...this textbook is unique among its peers in giving the sense that the authors are addressing the reader personally...an exception level of quality...Respect for the evidence-based medicine is apparent throughout the text...illustrative and anatomical drawing...of remarkable high quality...excellent discussion of doctor-patient communication in relation OT genetic counselling, psychological issues, and terminal cancers.
JAMA, Volume 287, Issue 24, 2002
The Oxford Textbook of Oncology covers virtually the entire spectrum of malignant diseases in adults and children. It meets very high editorial and production standards: the organization, illustrations, and eye-pleasing typography are outstanding... I have high praise for this textbook.
NEJM, Volume 347, Number 2, 2002
Review from previous edition The Oxford Textbook of Oncology is a classic and fresh approach to the field. It is a must for all libraries and all those who like to have a single up-to-date reference book that contains sufficient detail for the clinician in all subspecialties: surgery and chapters are sufficiently details to provide a reference for trainees in the field.
Oncology, Volume 63, 2002
The Oxford Textbook of Oncology is what it is meant to be: a textbook with comprehensive information of the actual status of oncology... an indispensable and attractive source of information.
Professor Jaak Ph. Janssens, European Journal of Cancer Prevention
This volume provides a comprehensive account of the multiple aspects of best practice in the discipline, making it an indispensable resource for oncologists of all grades and subspecialty interests.
Anticancer Research Vol. 36 (2016)
An outstanding gift to the international scientific community... The new textbook is an excellent demonstration of this multifaceted and astonishingly variable problem, as well as of the latest achievements in its understanding and practical management.
Alexander A. Shtil, Recent Patents on Anticancer Drug Discovery
I would recommend anyone considering buying an oncology textbook, and particularly those who work in oncology support services, to consider this textbook as it is well set out, easy to read, easy to comprehend, and covers all of the important aspects of modern day oncology.
Dr Andrew Davies, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Royal Surrey County Hospital; Review for Supportive Care in Cancer
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