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Cancer and the Adolescent
Tim Eden
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Description for Cancer and the Adolescent
Paperback. Editor(s): Eden, Tim; Barr, Ronald; Bleyer, Archie; Whiteson, Myrna. Num Pages: 304 pages, 37 illustrations. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 574.
Young people with cancer have suffered from not being recognized as either children or adult patients. The lack of an adequate number of centres, properly equipped for teenage cancer care, is acknowledged worldwide. Yet their needs, both physically and psychologically, are perhaps the most acute of all.
Young people with cancer have suffered from not being recognized as either children or adult patients. The lack of an adequate number of centres, properly equipped for teenage cancer care, is acknowledged worldwide. Yet their needs, both physically and psychologically, are perhaps the most acute of all.
Now, this book, based on an international conference hosted by the Teenage Cancer Trust, addresses the issues surrounding care of the adolescent with cancer more completely than ever before.
Some chapters provide practical information from leading specialists on managing and treating the specific tumours affecting this group whilst others present discussions by ... Read more
With its insight into the problems, and guidance on best practice, this book will be welcomed by all professionals and carers who work with young people with cancer.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780727918109
SKU
V9780727918109
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Ref
99-1
About Tim Eden
Tim Eden, Christie Hospital Nhs Trust, UK Ronald Barr, Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Ontario, Canada Archie Bleyer, University of Texas, UTMD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas, USA Myrna Whiteson, Chair of Teenage Cancer Trust, UK
Reviews for Cancer and the Adolescent
Oncology - April 2006 "Cancer and the Adolescent is a broad-ranging and very informative examination of key issues in the field. It is recommended for anyone involved in the care of these patients."