Books /Hematology and Oncology: A Case-Based Approach

9781639273546

American Medical Publishers

English

2021

246

$ 164.99

Hematology-oncology is an interdisciplinary medical branch which deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases and cancers. This comprises diseases such as iron-deficiency anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. It focuses on the treatment of non-operable cancers such as blood cancers. The intersection of the two specialties helps in the understanding of leukemias, lymphomas and solid tumors. Stem cell transplantation, also known as bone marrow transplant, is another area of specialization within hematology-oncology. This integrated field also overlaps with other areas of medicine such as radiation-oncology, surgery, radiology and pathology. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included in this book. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on hematology and oncology are incorporated herein. For all readers who are interested in this field, the case studies included in this book will serve as an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding.