| Description |
1 online resource (xxvi, 626 pages) : illustrations, portrait |
| Contents |
Epidemiology of childhood tumors / Charles A. Stiller -- Tumor biology and environmental carcinogenesis / Andrew M. Davidoff -- Genetic counseling for childhood tumors and inherited cancer-predisposing syndromes / Edward S. Tobias and J.M. Connor -- Tumor markers / Robert Carachi and Basith Amjad -- Tumor imaging / Melanie Hiorns -- Tumor pathology -- general principles / Allan G. Howatson -- Chemotherapy and novel targeted therapies / Milind Ronghe and Dermot Murphy -- Radiotherapy / Fiona Cowie -- Perinatal tumors / Richard G. Azizkhan -- Renal tumors / Robert C. Shamberger -- Neuroblastoma and other adrenal tumors / Michael P. La Quaglia and Daniel N. Rutigliano -- Liver tumors in children / Jay L. Grosfeld and Jean-Bernard Otte -- Malignant germ cell tumors / Frederick J. Rescorla -- Soft tissue sarcoma / Richard J. Andrassy -- Lymphoma / Deborah F. Billmire -- Bone tumors: limb salvage / Stephen R. Cannon -- Head and neck tumors / Diana L. Diesen and Michael A. Skinner -- Brain tumors, intraocular and orbital tumors / Paul D. Chumas, Susan V. Picton and Harry Willshaw -- Thoracic tumors / Wendy Su and Jean-Martin Laberge -- Rare tumors / Hugo A. Heij -- Reconstructive surgery / Amir F. Azmy -- Surgical complications of childhood tumors / G. Suren Arul and Richard D. Spicer -- Supportive care of children with cancer / Elspeth Livingston Brewis -- Long-term effects of childhood cancer therapy on growth and fertility / Michelle Reece-Mills, Louise E. Bath, Christopher J. Kelnar and W. Hamish B. Wallace -- Second tumors / Charles Keys and Robert Carachi -- Minimally invasive surgery in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer / George W. Holcomb and Benno M. Ure -- New treatments and new strategies / Edward M. Barksdale -- Central venous access / Gregor Walker and Constantinos A. Hajivassiliou -- Palliative care and pain management / John Currie -- Parents' associations and support groups / Marianne C. Naafs-Wilstra |
| Summary |
Beginning with the scientific basis of tumors, this book provides information on epidemiology, cytogenetics and molecular biology. It looks at the treatments, integrating surgery, neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It also discusses the geographical variations in treatment for each type of tumor |
| Analysis |
geneeskunde |
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medicine |
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volksgezondheid |
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public health |
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chirurgie |
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surgery |
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kinderen |
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children |
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oncologie |
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oncology |
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Medicine (General) |
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Geneeskunde (algemeen) |
| Notes |
Previous edition: London : Hodder Arnold, 1998 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| In |
OhioLINK electronic book center |
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SpringerLink |
| Subject |
Tumors in children -- Surgery
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Children.
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Infants.
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Neoplasms -- surgery
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Child
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Infant
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children (people by age group)
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infants.
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MEDICAL -- Pediatrics.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Children's Health.
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Children -- Surgery
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Carachi, Robert.
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Grosfeld, Jay L., 1935-2016
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Azmy, A. A. F.
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| ISBN |
9783540297345 |
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3540297340 |
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9783540297338 |
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3540297332 |
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9786611231965 |
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661123196X |
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