The Washington Manual of Oncology

Focusing on the essential information you need to know for the clinical practice of oncology, this practical volume in the Lippincott Manual series provides concise, high-yield content  that reflects today’s fast-changing advances in the field. In one convenient, portable resource, you’ll find complete coverage of cancer management, all at your fingertips for quick review and reference. The Washington Manual® of Oncology, 4th Edition, is an ideal reference for oncologists, residents, fellows, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

• The latest, most reliable cancer management recommendations in the famous fast-access Washington Manual® outline format that includes easy-to-follow guidelines, tables, graphs, and algorithms.
• Thoroughly revised from cover to cover, including new content on gene and cellular immunotherapy for cancer, management of antineoplastic-induced nausea and vomiting as well as new sections on neuroendocrine carcinoma and myelodysplastic syndromes.
• Concise, clearly written sections on the principles of oncology, site-specific cancers, and therapy and support.
• Key information on chemotherapeutic agents and regimens in the appendices.

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