The M.D. Anderson surgical oncology handbook /
"The current edition of The Handbook provides an overview of current care of patients with cancer diagnoses commonly evaluated and treated by surgical oncologists, and in doing so continues to align such care with the underlying philosophy of the Department of Surgical Oncology at M.D. Anderson...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Philadelphia :
Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health,
[2012]
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| Edition: | Fifth edition. |
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| Online Access: | An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view |
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| Summary: | "The current edition of The Handbook provides an overview of current care of patients with cancer diagnoses commonly evaluated and treated by surgical oncologists, and in doing so continues to align such care with the underlying philosophy of the Department of Surgical Oncology at M.D. Anderson: multidisciplinary, cooperative care is the ideal way to manage patients with cancer. Such care begins with an understanding of the underlying tumor biology and natural history of the disease and includes technical excellence in the delivery of indicated surgical treatment. It also demands integration of essential information from the available literature on currently preferred treatment modalities, and emphasizes appropriate inclusion of adjunctive specialty care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, palliative care, pain management, physical therapy, nutritional support, social services and nursing"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (920 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |