Here is a practice oriented manual of medical oncology and hematology ideal for day-to-day use when caring for patients with hematologic and neoplastic diseases. Containing the extensive experience of a large specialized university department, this manual offers reliable advice on almost every circumstance that is likely to be encountered. Coverage focuses on practice with special emphasis on standardizing chemotherapy protocols. The book offers precise information on how to proceed in emergency situations and details standard procedures for invasive therapies. It also provides, in table form, therapy protocols for the treatment of leukemia, lymphomas and solid tumors.
How Do We Treat? Hematology and Oncology have seen rapid progress and advances during recent years. Increased knowledge of tumor biology, epidemiology, molecular genetics, growth reg- lation, and cellular functions has led to novel therapeutic paradigms. Targeted trea- ment approaches, antibodies, immunotherapy, and other new techniques complement classic chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. Patients are increasingly well educated as web-based information on diagnostic and therapeutic options as well as quality ma- agement and tumor outcome data are readily available. In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, it is of central importance to base clinical decisions and medical practice on the best available evidence. Continuous quality ma- agement, with clinical process documentation, standardization, and evaluation, leads to improved patient care and long-term outcomes. For these reasons, we have started to systematically capture and evaluate data on diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of p- tients with solid tumors and hematological neoplasms at the Freiburg University Med- cal Center. We have developed standard operating procedures, clinical pathways, and diagnostic and therapeutic processes, following the principles of ¿Good Clinical Pra- tice.¿ Tese processes (e.g., detailed protocols for chemotherapy application, treatment fowcharts, clinical pathways) are continuously tested and validated in clinical practice.
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"... Ein Buch, was jeden onkologisch Interessierten und Antwort suchenden Nachschlagenden durch sein präzises, umfangreiches und klar strukturiertes Kozept begeistern wird. ... verspricht auf den ersten Blick geballte Informationsflut, klar strukturiert ... kommt im klassischen blauen Springer - Einband ... überzeugt trotz seiner 1004 Seiten durch eine gute Handhabbarkeit. ... ist in englischer Sprache geschrieben ... sehr gut verständlich ... Es enthält selbverständlich alle Vorlesungsinhalte und ist für eine Prüfungsvorbereitung sowie für das bestehen der Prüfung mehr als ausreichend ..." (Mark Kriegsmann, in: Fachschaft Medizin Dresden fsmed-dresden.de, 2/June/2010)
