CONCISE MANUAL OF HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY

* Practice-relevant information on supportive treatment measures
* Includes flow charts on therapy planning
* Offers precise information on how to proceed in emergency situations in the fields of hematology and oncology, as well as standard procedures for invasive therapies
* Focused on practice with special emphasis on standardizing chemotherapy protocols

At long last, here is a practice-oriented manual of medical oncology and hematology ideal for day-to-day use when caring for patients with hematologic and neoplastic diseases.

Containing the extensive experience of a large specialized university department, this manual offers reliable advice on almost every circumstance that is likely to be encountered.

Coverage focuses on practice with special emphasis on standardizing chemotherapy protocols.

The book offers precise information on how to proceed in emergency situations and details standard procedures for invasive therapies.

It also provides, in table form, therapy protocols for the treatment of leukemia, lymphomas and solid tumors.

Running to more than 1000 pages, and with 138 illustrations, dozens of which are in color, this will prove to be a required reference for practitioners who need answers, fast.

Table of contents

General Section.-Diagnostic Methods.-Pharmacology and Drug Therapy.- Supportive Care.- Therapeutic Methods.- Hematology and Hemostaseology.-Hematological Neoplasms.- Medical Oncology.- Hematological and Oncological Emergencies.-Standard Procedures.- Appendix.- Chemotherapy Protocols.