Principles and Practices of Medical Oncology

A Practical Guide to Cancer Biology, Diagnosis, Staging, Systemic Therapy, Precision Medicine, and Clinical Decision-Making

von Ken Eriks

590 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MEDICAL ONCOLOGYCancer care requires more than knowing individual treatments. Effective oncology practice depends on understanding tumor biology, interpreting diagnostic findings, determining disease extent, selecting appropriate therapies, and continuously adapting decisions as the clinical picture changes.Principles and Practices of Medical Oncology provides a practical guide to the foundations and clinical application of modern medical oncology. It connects the science of cancer with the decisions that shape diagnosis, staging, treatment selection, monitoring, and patient care.Beginning with the biological principles underlying malignant disease, the book explores how cancers develop, progress, and respond to therapy. It then moves into diagnostic evaluation and staging, providing a framework for understanding how clinical findings, pathology, imaging, and other investigations contribute to treatment planning.The book also examines major approaches to systemic cancer therapy, including the principles behind chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, hormonal approaches, and other contemporary treatment strategies. Particular attention is given to precision medicine, molecular characterization, biomarkers, and the growing role of individualized treatment selection.Inside this practical oncology guide, readers will explore: - Fundamental principles of cancer biology and tumor development- Clinical approaches to cancer diagnosis and disease characterization- Principles of cancer staging and assessment of disease extent- Foundations of systemic anticancer therapy- Key concepts in chemotherapy and treatment planning- Targeted therapies and biomarker-driven treatment- Immunotherapy and principles of immune-based cancer treatment- Hormonal and other systemic treatment approaches- Precision oncology and molecularly guided therapy- Treatment response, monitoring, and clinical reassessment- Principles of managing treatment-related complications and toxicities- Clinical decision-making throughout the cancer care pathwayDesigned as a practical reference for understanding the reasoning behind modern oncology practice, Principles and Practices of Medical Oncology brings together cancer biology, diagnosis, staging, systemic treatment, precision medicine, and clinical decision-making in one focused resource.Whether used for study, review, clinical preparation, or reference, this book provides a structured foundation for understanding the rapidly evolving field of medical oncology.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798174016552
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.09.2026
• Größe: 279 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Independently published