Beschreibung:
A real boon for medical practitioners from a number of disciplines, this is a practice-oriented manual of medical oncology and hematology for day-to-day use in caring for patients¿ hematologic and neoplastic diseases. It is founded on the longstanding experience of a large specialized university department accustomed to having to provide reliable advice in a broad range of circumstances. The authors have chosen not to give a comprehensive review of the various subjects but have instead focused on practical methods which have proven to be useful in their experience, with special emphasis on standardizing chemotherapy protocols.
Here is a practice oriented manual of medical oncology and hematology ideal for day-to-day use when caring for patients with hematologic and neoplastic diseases. Containing the extensive experience of a large specialized university department, this manual offers reliable advice on almost every circumstance that is likely to be encountered. Coverage focuses on practice with special emphasis on standardizing chemotherapy protocols. The book offers precise information on how to proceed in emergency situations and details standard procedures for invasive therapies. It also provides, in table form, therapy protocols for the treatment of leukemia, lymphomas and solid tumors.
Principles of Medical Oncology.- Special Diagnostics.- Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy.- Supportive Treatment.- Particular Treatment Procedures.- Hematology and Hemostasis.- Hematological Neoplasia.- Medical Oncology.- Hematological and Oncological Emergencies.- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).- Standardized Treatment Protocols.