UICC Clinical Oncology Handbook - (8th Edition)

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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The 8th edition of the UICC Clinical Oncology Handbook, published by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), is written by world-renowned oncologists. It updates and strengthens the previous authoritative version. This handbook provides fundamental information for the detection, identification, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. The UICC Clinical Oncology Handbook covers a wide range of topics, including basic cancer research, various cancers in different anatomical locations, and quality of life. The section chapters elaborate on the cellular and molecular biology of cancer, cancer genetics, with a focus on genomics, proteomics, and microarray analysis, as well as an extended introduction to cancer staging and prognostic factors. The second section outlines various cancer treatments and provides detailed descriptions of each tumor by anatomical location, adopting the new staging system jointly developed by the UICC and AJCC in 2003. The later chapters cover AIDS-related malignancies, pediatric tumors, and tumor emergencies. The 8th edition of the UICC Clinical Oncology Handbook serves as a rich and comprehensive reference for oncologists, oncology trainees, nurses caring for cancer patients, and other healthcare professionals responsible for the treatment and care of patients.