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This is the second edition of a well-received compendium of information and guidance on the diagnosis and management of the various oncological diseases that are encountered in children and adolescents. For each disease entity, fundamental facts are provided that will be relevant for a range of professionals - hospital physicians, specialist nurses, psycho-oncologists, physiotherapists, family doctors, and pediatricians. Compared with the first edition, all chapters have been updated and entirely new chapters are included on rare disorders, genetic aspects, and palliative care. Throughout, rapid orientation is ensured by the clear, consistent layout and the concise, lucid style. Pediatric Oncology: A Comprehensive Guide is an excellent, easy-to-use reference that belongs on the shelf of every practitioner who encounters or treats malignancies in the pediatric age group.

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<p>From the reviews: <p><p> This book provides a collection of concise information through the spectrum of paedriatic oncological issues to allow both the health professional, and also some patients and families to tailor their search for information. The contents page is detailed and the chapters easy to find with each page named with its relevant chapter. Its script is in note form, making it an effective and fast reference tool. This book is a good starting point to further refine an information search . (Liz Darch, CancerForum, Vol. 30 (3), November, 2006)

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