Essentials of Pediatric Oncology

Description

Rakesh Mondal MD(PGI) DNB PDSR (SGPGI) MNAMS MRCPCHI Paediatric Immuno-Oncologist, Associate Professor
Sumantra Sarkar MD Assistant Professor

Both at Department of Paediatric Medicine, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research and Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

This book is a comprehensive guide to paediatric oncology for trainees and practising clinicians.

Beginning with an introduction to epidemiology and cytogenetics, the following chapters discuss different varieties of childhood cancer, covering their etiology, classification, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

The book then examines issues such as imaging, radiation therapy, oncologic emergencies, stem cell transplant, palliative care, and cancer vaccines.

The final chapters include discussion on evidence-based paediatric oncology practice, taken from The Cochrane Library (a collection of six databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making – www.thecochranelibrary.com), as well as FAQs from a parent’s perspective.

Key points

• Comprehensive guide to paediatric oncology
• Covers diagnosis and treatment of numerous varieties of childhood cancer
• Discussion on evidence-based practice from The Cochrane Library
• Includes FAQs from a parent’s perspective

Table of Contents

1. History of Paediatric Oncology
2. Epidemiology of Childhood Cancer
3. Immune Biology of Immune Malignancy
4. Cytogenetics in Pediatrics
5. Flow Cytometric Immunophenotyping in Diagnosis of Acute Leukemias
6. Chemotherapy in Pediatric Oncology
7. Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
8. Hodgkin’s Disease
9. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children
10. Myeloid Leukemia in Children
11. Pediatric Myelodysplastic Syndrome
12. Pediatric Histiocytic Disorders
13. Pediatric Solid Tumours
14. Adrenal Carcinoma
15. Pheochromocytomas
16. Soft Tissue Tumour
17. Brain Tumour
18. Bone Tumours
19. Neoplasm in the Neonates
20. Adolescent Oncology
21. Ovarian Germ Cell Tumour
22. Breast Cancer
23. Miscellaneous Neoplastic Disorders in Children (Hepatoblastoma/Retinoblastoma/Germ Cell tumour)
24. Rare Carcinomas in Pediatric Oncology
25. Opportunistic Infection in Pediatric Oncology
26. Immunization and Antibiotic Policy in Pediatric Oncology
27. Transfusion Practice in Pediatric Oncology: Blood and Blood Component Therapy
28. Corticosteroid in Childhood Cancer
29. Nuclear Medicine Practices in Pediatric Oncology
30. Radio-imaging in Pediatric Oncology
31. Radiation in Pediatric Oncology
32. Pediatric Oncologic Emergencies
33. Intensive Care Issues in Pediatric Oncology Patients
34. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
35. Growth Factors and Biologicals in Pediatric Oncology
36. Nutritional Support in Pediatric Cancer Patient
37. Palliative Care in Pediatric Oncology
38. Psychosocial Issues in Pediatric Oncology
39. Nursing Practices in Pediatric Oncology
40. Managing Pediatric Cancer Patients with Limited Resources
41. Training and Research in Pediatric Oncology
42. Cancer Vaccines
43. Biomedical Statistics: A Snapshot
44. Childhood Cancer Survivors
45. Evidenced-based Pediatric Oncology Practice
46. Frequently Asked Questions: Parent Perspective
47. Modern Technology and Childhood Cancers—The Interface