Oncology - Mark Bower

Lecture Notes: Oncology is a brand new concise introduction to oncology presenting the essential core knowledge for medical students and nurses who specialise in cancer care. It introduces both the scientific basis as well as the personal and social impacts of cancer.

The book has been divided into three sections. Section 1 provides an introduction and overview to this disease. Section 2 looks at the different common cancers on a regional and system basis of the body. Section 3 discusses the fundamentals of oncology treatments and management of patients.

The book contains:

• Clear illustrations, tables and diagrams
  
• Integrated basic science and clinical information
  
• Key facts that support the understanding of important information

Lecture Notes: Oncology will appeal to medical students, junior doctors and allied health professionals in the field of cancer care.