The Oxford Textbook of Oncology provides the definitive, international reference on clinical cancer medicine. It combines the experience of the world's leading cancer experts, particularly from leading European centres of excellence, with an approach that emphasizes the importance of the best clinical evidence: the guidelines to management are based on the sum of all the available evidence. For rare tumours, where clinical experience is the main guide to treatment, the editors have ensured that options and alternatives are discussed. There are major sections on all cancer sites, and in each section investigation, epidemiology, pathology, causes and treatment are covered in a consistent manner to aid reference. There is a new international team of editors for the second edition, representing oncology, radiotherapy and surgery. Two-thirds of the text has been entirely rewritten. The chapters have been carefully reviewed to ensure that they are clear and concise. Quality-of-life and psychosocial issues, palliation, and communication are given fuller treatment. Early chapters describe the processes underlying cancer; the information on the molecular and cellular biology of cancer and their practical impact on diagnosis and investigative procedures have been extensively revised and updated. The sections on the scientific basis of cancer treatment include the principles of the use of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and biological therapies. There are substantial new sections on adolescent cancer, cancer as a genetic disease, and melanoma and skin cancer and the extensive section on breast cancer is now in proportion to the importance and frequency of this disease. The many clear illustrations are prepared to a consistently high quality. The Oxford Textbook will be the reference work of choice for oncologists, both in practice and in training, all over the world. It will also be an important reference work for generalists who need to understand modern cancer management as part of their practice.

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Robert Souhami, Dean of Faculty of Clinical Sciences, UCL Medical School, London. Ian Tannock, Professor of Medicine and Medical Biophysics, Ontario Cancer Institute, Toronto. Peter Hohenberger, Division of Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Humbolt University of Berlin.

'An outstanding work and an impressive achievement.' Journal of the National Cancer Institute

"The Oxford Textbook of Oncology is a landmark reference resource for practising and trainee oncologists. It combines the experience of the world's leading cancer experts with an unsurpassed integration of basic science and clinical practice ... It sets new standards for publishing in oncology, offering a ground-breaking innovative approach to the field combined with the quality, accuracy, and intellectual rigour you have come to expect from the world's most prestigious reference publisher ... Here is the definitive oncology reference for this decade and beyond ... an essential purchase for every medical oncologist, radiologist, surgical oncologist, pathologist, and other physicians engaged in the care of cancer patients, as well as trainees in these areas." Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy

"This comprehensive textbook of oncology is the first new major textbook on cancer to appear in a decade and is designed for a broad audience of clinicians, oncologists in training, and academicians. The coverage is comprehensive ... The overall appearance of the book is outstanding. It is a welcome combination of epidemiology, aspects of basic science, pharmacology, and radiation therapy that trainees will find a nice change ... should enjoy a wide readership ... because of its appealing design and comprehensive approach to oncology. It is the most user-friendly comprehensive oncology text currently available. The pathology, basic science, epidemiology, and radiation therapy sections are all presented with extreme clarity." Doody's Journal

"... an outstanding work and an impressive achievement ..." Journal of the National Cancer Institute

'A landmark reference... It sets new standards for publishing in oncology, offering a ground-breaking innovative approach to the field combined with the quality, accuracy, and intellectual rigour you have come to expect from the world's most prestigious reference publisher.' Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy

"This comprehensive textbook of oncology is the first new major textbook on cancer to appear in a decade and is designed for a broad audience of clinicians, oncologists in training, and academicians. The coverage is comprehensive ... The overall appearance of the book is outstanding. It is a welcome combination of epidemiology, aspects of basic science, pharmacology, and radiation therapy that trainees will find a nice change ... should enjoy a wide readership ... because of its appealing design and comprehensive approach to oncology. It is the most user-friendly comprehensive oncology text currently available. The pathology, basic science, epidemiology, and radiation therapy sections are all presented with extreme clarity." Doody's Journal

"... a landmark reference ... It sets new standards for publishing in oncology, offering a ground-breaking innovative approach to the field combined with the quality, accuracy, and intellectual rigour you have come to expect from the world's most prestigious reference publisher." Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy

"Previous Oxford Textbooks, such as the Oxford Textbook of Medicine and the Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine, have become the pre-eminent reference texts in their areas. The Oxford Textbook of Oncology lives up to this pedigree... an outstanding work and an impressive achievement for those involved in its production. It is an excellent practical and academic reference for the bookshelves of those who treat cancer patients." Journal of the National Cancer Institute

"I recommend this book highly to all oncologists and oncologists in training as a thorough, informative, and readable reference. Every large institutional library and every oncology library should have it." New England Journal of Medicine

"I recommend this book highly to all oncologists and oncologists in training as a thorough, informative, and readable reference. Every large institutional library and every oncology library should have it." New England Journal of Medicine