Oxford American Mini-Handbook of Hematologic Malignancies

Part of the Oxford American Oncology Mini-Handbook series, this book serves as a succinct outline and memory refresher on hematoglogic cancer management. In recent years, rapid progress in the understanding and treatment of hematologic cancer has occurred, with many new and exciting treatment therapies now available to clinicians. These modalities have greatly improved the ability of oncologists to reduce the adverse impact of cancer and its treatment; furthermore, they have enabled patients to complete potentially curative treatments in an optimal fashion. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines have emerged from a variety of professional organizations to guide clinical decisions and optimize the management of patients with malignant diseases. However, many of these guides are cumbersome and too lengthy; therefore, a need remains for an updated and portable cancer-care resource that enables the physician to treat the patient with the best information currently available. This volume will examine all major hematologic cancers, from malignant lymphoma to multiple myeloma and acute leukemia, as well as demonstrating the the most up-to-date therapies related to all of these.