The MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology, Third Edition - Tapa dura

"The portions of the text that summarize the chemotherapeutic literature are helpful and potentially useful to a busy medical oncologist. The graphic representations and flow charts are of high quality, are well designed and easy to follow, and are clinically useful. A number of good photographs have been provided that illustrate pathologic conditions...the Manual is well written, has extremely useful graphics, and represents a useful entry point for those interested in the management of malignant diseases." " As a detailed guide, [MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology] offers practitioners a clear, user-friendly approach to the care of patients with cancer." " ...[MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology]fulfills its goals of helping clinicians quickly evaluate therapeutic regimens and possibilities. Surgeons and radiation oncologists will find the text useful as a reference guide to what the medical oncologist can do and how the medical oncologist views their disciplines. The text is also of considerable help for physicians studying for board certification or recertification in medical oncology. Practicing medical oncologists would do well to have it in their personal libraries." "As a detailed guide, [MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology] offers practitioners a clear, user-friendly approach to the care of patients with cancer." .,."[MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology]fulfills its goals of helping clinicians quickly evaluate therapeutic regimens and possibilities. Surgeons and radiation oncologists will find the text useful as a reference guide to what the medical oncologist can do and how the medical oncologist views their disciplines. The text is also of considerable help for physicians studying for board certification or recertification in medical oncology. Practicing medical oncologists would do well to have it in their personal libraries." As a detailed guide, [MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology] offers practitioners a clear, user-friendly approach to the care of patients with cancer. As a detailed guide, [the book] offers practitioners a clear, user-friendly approach to the care of patients with cancer.--"New England Journal of Medicine," "Type and Scope of Book: A multiauthored, comprehensive, multidisciplinary text with broad oncology focus and clinical relevance. Contents: This 43-chapter text contains a concise yet thorough review of medical oncology as practiced at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Its approach is multidisciplinary and up-to-date. Each chapter contains discussions on epidemiology, screening, diagnosis staging, pathology, natural history, and therapy. The well-referenced, evidence based format is easy to read. Strengths: This comprehensive text has excellent diagrams, tables, and algorithms. The genetic and molecular biology segments in each chapter are to the point and easy to understand. The concluding chapters on palliative care, pain management, and long-term survivorship are extremely well done. Deficiencies: A chapter on myelodysplastic syndrome would have been helpful, especially with the increased options for treatment. Recommended Readership: Fellows, oncologists/hematologists, radiation therapists, and anyone dealing in a multidisciplinary approach to oncology. Also a good library reference. Overall Grading: ****