The Surgery of Childhood Tumors, (Paperback)

Beginning with the scientific basis of tumors, this book provides up-to-date information on epidemiology, cytogenetics and molecular biology, before looking at current treatments, integrating surgery with radiation therapy and chemotherapy. New chapters of this 2nd edition provide the latest developments and strategies in pediatric surgical oncology. A chapter on counseling reflects the book's holistic approach to treating children with cancer. The chapters are written by world-renowned international authorities on pediatric cancer from major child cancer groups in the UK, Europe and the US. Contributors discuss geographical variations in treatment for each type of tumor. Excellent full-color pictures and detailed line drawings illustrate all aspects of managing childhood tumors, including technical details of operation which are often much neglected in other texts. This comprehensive book provides a holistic approach for pediatric, general and urological surgeons dealing with childhood tumors.