Full Description
Beginning with the scientific basis of tumors, this book provides up-to-date information on epidemiology, cytogenetics, and molecular biology, before examining current treatments for the full range of pediatric tumors. Integration of surgery, neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy, and radiation therapy is a dominant theme. In addition, chapters on supportive care, palliative care, and the role of parents' associations reflect the book's holistic approach.
All chapters are written by world-renowned international authorities on pediatric cancer from major children's cancer groups. Excellent full-color pictures and line drawings illustrate all aspects of managing childhood tumors, including details of operative techniques neglected in many other texts. This comprehensive book, expanded and updated to encompass the very latest developments and strategies, provides a contemporary approach for pediatric, general, and urological surgeons dealing with childhood tumors.
Contents
From the Contents: Epidemiology.- Tumor Biology and Environmental Carcinogenesis.- Genetics of Childhood Cancers and Surveillance.- Genetic Counselling and Inherited Cancers.- Tumor Markers -Imaging - Pathology.- Chemotherapy and Novel Cancers.- Targeted Therapies.- Radiotherapy.- Perinatal Tumors.- Renal Tumors.- Nephron-sparing Surgery.- Neuroblastoma and Other Adrenal Tumors.- Gastrointestinal Tumors.- Liver Tumors.- Benign and Malignant.- Tumors of the Pancreas and Bile Ducts.- Malignant Germ Cell Tumors.- Soft Tissue Sarcoma.- Lymphoma.- Melanoma .- Bone Tumors; Limb Salvage.- Head and Neck Tumors.- Brain Tumors, Intraoccular and Orbital Tumors.- Tumors of the Chest and the Lung.- Mediastinal Tumors.- Rare Tumors.- Reconstructive Surgery.- Complications.- Life Expectancy and Organ Dysfunction .- Transitional Care.- Management in Third World Countries.- Supportive Care.- Long Term Effects on Growth and Fertility.- New Treatments and New Strategies.- Training and Tumor Boards.- Parents' Associations.
