Main description:

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 Frequently Asked Questions 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

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