Clinical Problems in Oncology

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<p><i>Clinical Problems in Oncology: A Practical Guide to Management</i> is an easy-to-use, compact<br /> reference with essential, practical information on managing oncological emergencies, as well as<br /> the side effects and complications of cancer and its treatment. Because patient responses can vary<br /> widely, depending on the type of treatment prescribed, this resource offers medical professionals<br /> the specific information they need to improve the evaluation and treatment of cancer patients at<br /> the point of care.</p><p>The compact format includes a wide range of clinical information, from the dose of drugs that would<br /> typically be used, through guidance on the practical procedures that are frequently used<br /> to treat oncology patients. Some of the books highlights include:</p><p> Toxicity grading and management, including at-a-glance summaries of the most common toxicities associated with chemotherapy<br /> Prescribing guidelines, including how to write up electrolyte replacement properly<br /> Information on specialised oncology procedures (such as SIR spheres), and how to manage complications<br /> Types of vascular access lines and how to check their position, access them and troubleshoot problems<br /><br /> With an expert team of writers who have contributed materials in their areas of expertise,<i>Clinical</i><br /><i>Problems in Oncology</i> is an ideal reference for oncologists in training, oncologists in non-training<br /> positions, oncology registrars and general practitioners.</p>

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Edited by<br /><b>Sing Yu Moorcraft</b>, MB BCh, MRCP, Clinical Research Fellow in Medical Oncology, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK<br /><br /><b>Daniel L.Y. Lee</b>, MB BCh, MRCP, Specialist Registrar in Medical Oncology, St James Institute of Oncology, Leeds, UK<br /><br /><b>David Cunningham</b>, MD, FRCP, FMedSci, Consultant Medical Oncologist, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK

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