Lecture notes: oncology John wiley & sons inc (John Wiley & Sons Inc)

Cancer is one of the most exciting specialties in medicine. Thisbook aspires to convey the authors enthusiasm for oncologyand this new edition of Oncology Lecture Notes is a must forstudents and trainees. There has been a revolution in the practice of oncology. Thechanges are due to amazing advances in basic science, and thedevelopment of new drugs and successful immunisation programmesthat have followed. Cancer death rates have fallen and this is inpart due to radical new treatments, effective screening programmes,and also, as a result of popular movements for change in patientcare, and decreased exposure to carcinogens. Completely revised and updated, this new edition of OncologyLecture Notes describes advances in molecular biology researchand highlights the importance of patient perspectives in cancercare. The text includes many new figures and tables, an updateof molecular biology and highlights new treatments. With learningobjectives and key point summaries in each chapter, OncologyLecture Notes is an ideal introduction to the biological basisand principles of treatment in oncology.