Over the past decade, major advances have occurred in the management of the many fields of cancer treatment encountered by the general surgeon. These developments have evolved from improved understanding of disease biology, high level clinical outcomes studies, as well as translational research with new available therapies. These advances have brought major changes to cancer care and have surfaced new dilemmas in clinical decision-making. Modern cancer management requires an understanding of the current status of a diverse array of oncologic diseases.
Current Controversies in Cancer Care for the Surgeon provides a comprehensive update on the management of various cancers as interpreted by recognized experts in the field. In addition, each chapter will focus on current controversies and areas of advance. The text is designed to assist the practicing surgeon in achieving optimal management of encountered oncologic problems. Such an inclusive text will be invaluable resource forclinical surgeons, surgeons in training, students and researchers.
Current Controversies in Cancer Care for the Surgeon provides a comprehensive update on the management of various cancers as interpreted by recognized experts in the field. In addition, each chapter will focus on current controversies and areas of advance. The text is designed to assist the practicing surgeon in achieving optimal management of encountered oncologic problems. Such an inclusive text will be invaluable resource forclinical surgeons, surgeons in training, students and researchers.
"This is a useful resource for medical students, surgical trainees, and for surgeons involved in the care of cancer patients. ... This book offers a very detailed description of the management of cancer patients and the appropriate references and rationales underpinning it. It is also very logically organized and extremely easy to read for a book with this much information, which makes it very useful as a reference." (Philip M. Spanheimer, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2016)