Main description:

This book is a comprehensive guide to paediatric oncology for trainees and practising clinicians.

Beginning with an introduction to epidemiology and cytogenetics, the following chapters discuss different varieties of childhood cancer, covering their etiology, classification, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

The book then examines issues such as imaging, radiation therapy, oncologic emergencies, stem cell transplant, palliative care, and cancer vaccines.

The final chapters include discussion on evidence-based paediatric oncology practice, taken from The Cochrane Library (a collection of six databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making - www.thecochranelibrary.com), as well as Frequently Asked Questions from a parent's perspective.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to paediatric oncology
Covers diagnosis and treatment of numerous varieties of childhood cancer
Discussion on evidence-based practice from The Cochrane Library
Includes FAQs from a parent's perspective

Contents:

History of Paediatric Oncology
Epidemiology of Childhood Cancer
Immune Biology of Immune Malignancy
Cytogenetics in Pediatrics
Flow Cytometric Immunophenotyping in Diagnosis of Acute Leukemias
Chemotherapy in Pediatric Oncology
Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Hodgkin's Disease
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children
Myeloid Leukemia in Children
Pediatric Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Pediatric Histiocytic Disorders
Pediatric Solid Tumours
Adrenal Carcinoma
Pheochromocytomas
Soft Tissue Tumour
Brain Tumour
Bone Tumours
Neoplasm in the Neonates
Adolescent Oncology
Ovarian Germ Cell Tumour
Breast Cancer
Miscellaneous Neoplastic Disorders in Children (Hepatoblastoma/Retinoblastoma/Germ Cell tumour)
Rare Carcinomas in Pediatric Oncology
Opportunistic Infection in Pediatric Oncology
Immunization and Antibiotic Policy in Pediatric Oncology
Transfusion Practice in Pediatric Oncology: Blood and Blood Component Therapy
Corticosteroid in Childhood Cancer
Nuclear Medicine Practices in Pediatric Oncology
Radio-imaging in Pediatric Oncology
Radiation in Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric Oncologic Emergencies
Intensive Care Issues in Pediatric Oncology Patients
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
Growth Factors and Biologicals in Pediatric Oncology
Nutritional Support in Pediatric Cancer Patient
Palliative Care in Pediatric Oncology
Psychosocial Issues in Pediatric Oncology
Nursing Practices in Pediatric Oncology
Managing Pediatric Cancer Patients with Limited Resources
Training and Research in Pediatric Oncology
Cancer Vaccines
Biomedical Statistics: A Snapshot
Childhood Cancer Survivors
Evidenced-based Pediatric Oncology Practice
Frequently Asked Questions: Parent Perspective
Modern Technology and Childhood Cancers-The Interface