Abeloff's Clinical Oncology

The sixth edition of Abeloff ’s Clinical Oncology incorporates the
exciting advances in basic, translational, clinical, and epidemiologic
oncology. Each chapter begins with a summary highlighting the key
points and comprises a critical analysis of the literature and updated
clinical studies—authors present their own opinions in specially identified
boxes and algorithms.
Despite significant progress, the diagnosis of cancer remains devastatingto patients and their families. Our goal is to provide a reference
textbook that is the most useful, understandable, attractive, and thorough
in presenting the principles of clinical oncology. It is meant to be equallyuseful to students and trainees, experts in the various disciplines of
oncology, and as a reference text for physicians from other medical
disciplines and the various staff who regularly care for patients with
cancer. It is our hope that readers will find this scholarly textbook
properly balanced between the disciplines of science, clinical medicine,
and humanism and that it will serve them well in their efforts to prevent,
diagnose, and effectively treat their patients suffering from cancer.
The multidisciplinary nature of cancer care is, and will continue to
be, reflected in our editors. Experts in cancer biology, surgical oncology,
pediatric oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, and hematologic
malignancies directed the development of the content. Reflecting
the multispecialty approach necessary for optimal care of patients, the
majority of chapters are the joint product of several of these disciplines.
Engaging the very best subject matter authorities was a guiding principle
for the editors and we are deeply indebted to our outstanding authors
who, in a most diligent and thoughtful way, have brought their knowledge
and skills to the sixth edition of Abeloff ’s Clinical Oncology.