Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Secrets

by Michael A. Weiner MD, Mitchell S. Cairo MD

Overview

Utilizes the proven Secrets Series format to present questions and answers in a convenient, readable, concise manner The text is intended to introduce the reader to the field of pediatric hematology/oncology.Each chapter will emphasize diagnosis, clinical management, therapeutics, and innovative concepts for the future. Highlights of the text include the following chapters: experimental therapeutics, the application of bone marrow and stem cell transplants for pediatric patients, and genetic and molecular diagnostics. There is a section dealing with quality of life and death issues such as supportive care, psychosocial aspects of care of the child with cancer, palliative care, and management of the dying child. Other chapters relate and differentiate disease entities based upon the age of the patient, newborn through adolescent.
•Each topic covered will discuss diagnosis, clinical management, therapeutics, and innovative concepts for the future.
•Concise answers that also feature the authors' pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets"
•Bulleted lists and pertinent tables for quick review and reference
•Succinct chapters written by experts in pediatric hematology and oncology
•All the most important "need-to-know" questions and answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series
•Thorough, highly detailed index

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781560534440
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	08/31/2001
Series:	Secrets
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	0.58(w) x 6.00(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Hettinger Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Director, Herbert Irving Child and Adolescent Oncology Center, Hope & Heroes Division of Pediatric Oncology, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, Children's Hospital of New York, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY

Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine and Pathology, Pediatric Oncology, Director, Blood & Marrow Transplantation, Herbert Irving Child and Adolescent Oncology Center, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY

Table of Contents

Diagnostic Approach to Anemia in ChildhoodDisorders of Hemoglobin, Normal DevelopmentSickle Cell SyndromesThalassemia SyndromesAnemia Secondary to Enzyme DeficienciesAnemia Secondary to Membrane DisordersAutoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaAnemia Secondary to Nutritional DeficienciesNeonatal Anemia Normal HemostasisNeonatal HemostasisDisorders of CoagulationDisorders of PlateletsDisorders of the Immune SystemDisorders of Granulocyte Function and GranulopoiesisStorage DisordersHematologic Manifestations of Systemic DiseaseBone Marrow Failure SyndromesPrinciples and Practice of Childhood CancerGenetics, Molecular GenetricsPrinciples of ChemotherapyPrinciples of Surgical OncologyPrinciples of Radition Oncology for Pediatric MalignancyAcute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Myeloproliferative DisordersNon-Hodgkin's LymphomaHodgkin's DiseaseLymphoproliferative DisordersLangerhans Cell HistiocytosisTumors of the Central Nervous System RetinoblastomaHepatic TumorsWilms' Tumor NeuroblastomaSoft Tissue SarcomasBone TumorsGerm Cell TumorsOncologic EmergenciesBone Marrow Transplant/PBSCPrinciples of Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutic Supportive Care Late Effects of Childhood CancerPsycho-social Aspects of Care of the child with CancerPalliative CareManagement of the Dying Child

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Howard M Katzenstein, MD (Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital)
Description: This multidisciplinary, comprehensive source of pediatric hematology and oncology pearls and critical concepts provides a solid foundation for healthcare professionals with relatively little previous exposure to the field.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a comprehensive review of pediatric hematology and oncology targeted to physicians in training, practitioners, and other healthcare professionals caring for children with cancer, blood disorders, and immune deficiencies. This book is a valuable source of information and is presented in a straightforward manner that is easy to read.
Audience: The book is intended for physicians in training and those with relatively little experience to provide them with fundamental concepts and secrets related to pediatric hematology and oncology. The editors have extensive experience in the field. The individual chapters and sections are authored by less eperienced authorities.
Features: The book comprehensively covers the field of pediatric hematology/oncology with chapters on all of the common pediatric cancers, bleeding and clotting disorders, blood dyscrasias, immune deficiencies, psychosocial issues, supportive care, and late effects. The bookd focuses succinctly on the most important and critical concepts to provide a basic understanding of each disease process.
Assessment: This is a valuable tool for physicians in training during those times devoted to the care of children with hematologic and oncologic disorders. In addition, the book provides newcomers to the field with a background and working knowledge of the entire field. This concise and easy to read book provides a comprehensive overview of the field.

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3 Stars from Doody