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Oncology At A Glance, 2nd Edition

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ISBN: 9781394292691
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The market‐leading at a Glance series is popular among healthcare students and newly qualified practitioners for its concise and simple approach and excellent illustrations.

Each bite‐sized chapter is covered in a double‐page spread with clear, easy‐to‐follow diagrams supported by succinct explanatory text.

Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory texts for teaching, learning and revision, and are useful throughout university and beyond.

Everything you need to know about Oncology… at a Glance!

Discover a comprehensive, newly-revised edition of Oncology at a Glance!

Oncology at a Glance demystifies the complexities of cancer biology and treatment for medical students and junior healthcare practitioners. With updated content including emerging therapies, multidisciplinary team approaches, and palliative care, Oncology at a Glance, Second Edition bridges gaps in the often-fragmented exposure to oncology during clinical training. Real-world case studies and accompanying exercises deepen comprehension, enhance understanding, and support problem-solving in oncology practice.

Ideal for foundational learning or a quick refresher in clinical practice, Oncology at a Glance, Second Edition:

  • Consolidates key information into concise sections on individual cancers and broader oncological principles
  • Covers foundational cancer biology, investigation, clinical management, and key human issues such as communication and palliative care
  • Includes multiple-choice questions, self-assessment exercises, and a companion website with interactive self-testing features

Developed with feedback from medical students to ensure relevance and clarity, Oncology at a Glance, Second Edition remains a must-have for undergraduate medical students, nursing students, junior doctors, and allied health professionals.

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About the Authors vii

Preface ix

Abbreviations xi

Part 1 Scientific foundation of oncology 1

1 The global burden of cancer 2

2 The nomenclature of cancer 4

3 Environmental determinants of cancer 6

4 The hallmarks of cancer 1 8

5 The hallmarks of cancer 2 12

6 The hallmarks of cancer 3 14

7 The hallmarks of cancer 4 16

8 The hallmarks of cancer 5 18

9 Cancer genetics and inherited cancer 20

Part 2 Clinical aspects of oncology 23

10 Communicating with cancer patients 24

11 Presenting problems in a patient with cancer 26

12 Paraneoplastic syndromes 28

13 Metabolic emergencies in cancer patients 30

14 Oncological emergencies 32

15 Investigation and management of metastatic disease 34

16 Tumour markers 36

17 Screening for cancer 38

18 Imaging in oncology 40

19 Principles of staging 42

20 Approach to treatment and response assessment 44

21 Principles of surgical oncology 46

22 Pharmacology of anticancer agents 48

23 Principles of immunotherapy 50

24 Principles of radiotherapy 52

25 Adverse effects of treatment 54

26 Adverse effects of immunotherapy and biological therapy 56

27 Management of nausea 58

28 Analgesia 60

29 Clinical trials in cancer patients 62

30 Role of multidisciplinary teams 64

31 End-of-life care 66

Part 3 Specific cancers 69

32 Carcinoma of unknown primary 70

33 Breast cancer 72

34 Lung cancer 74

35 Mesothelioma 76

36 Oesophageal cancer 78

37 Gastric cancer 80

38 Colorectal cancer 82

39 Pancreatic cancer 84

40 Hepatobiliary cancer 86

41 Ovarian cancer 88

42 Endometrial cancer 90

43 Cervical cancer 92

44 Germ cell tumours 94

45 Prostate cancer 96

46 Bladder and renal cancer 98

47 Head and neck cancer 100

48 Thyroid cancer 102

49 Bone cancer and sarcoma 104

50 Skin cancer 106

51 Cancers of the central nervous system 108

52 Neuroendocrine tumours 110

53 Leukaemia 112

54 Hodgkin lymphoma 114

55 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma 116

56 Myeloma 118

57 Childhood cancers 120

58 Oncology as a career 124

Case studies and questions 126

Answers to case studies 130

Glossary 136

Index 139