Beschreibung:
The new and updated edition of the renowned reference forpediatric oncologistsThis groundbreaking text on the management of childhood cancerscovers most tumor types occurring in children and young adults andprovides reviews of randomized trials with commentaries on theoptimum treatments for childhood cancer.Updated with evidence from the latest publishedreviews--and even more clinically focused than previouseditions-- Evidence-Based Pediatric Oncology, ThirdEdition places an emphasis on application of the trialfindings. With increased coverage of the area of supportive carefor pediatric cancer patients, each chapter opens with an expertcommentary on the key clinical issues followed by a summary oftrial findings.Evidence-Based Pediatric Oncology, Third Edition:* Presents evidence for the best treatment of children andadolescents with cancer* Includes commentaries from the world's leadingexperts for every topic discussed* Is internationally relevant thanks to contributions fromthe UK, US, Canada and Australia* Places greater emphasis on supportive care and featuresa new extended section on antibiotic and antifungal treatmentsBased on information gathered from randomized trials performedafter the release of the Second Edition, readers will findEvidence-Based Pediatric Oncology to be an importantresource for all those treating young people with cancer.