Handbook of Cancer Chemotherapy 7e

978-0-7817-6531-2: Handbook of Cancer Chemotherapy: full description


The Seventh Edition of this pocket reference is a practical, disease-
focused guide to the best current medical practice in cancer
chemotherapy. In easy-to-follow outline format, the book provides
complete coverage of the principles of rational chemotherapy, the
chemotherapeutic and biotherapeutic agents available, the treatment
of specific cancers, and selected aspects of supportive care.
Emphasis is on the indications, dosage/schedule, potential
toxicities, and safe administration of the drugs and their use in
treating specific malignancies.

This edition describes seventeen new chemotherapeutic agents, with
particular attention to molecular targeted agents. Updated chapters
on individual cancers and supportive care provide state-of-the-art
treatment recommendations