Gastrointestinal Oncology

<p>This reference discusses best practices for the management of patients with cancers of the esophagus stomach colon liver and pancreas. Focusing on a wide variety of GI carcinomas by organ and tumor type this source provides expert coverage of diagnostic staging and treatment procedures by seasoned oncologists and radiologists and offers in-depth discussions of current research regarding tumor markers molecular biology and clinical presentation. </p><p>A must for the busy clinician this source:</p><ul> <li>spans the existing evidence from experienced opinion leaders in the field of gastrointestinal oncology</li> <li>pairs organ-based chapters so that surgical and non-surgical oncologists provide perspectives on the same condition…supplies an up-to-date and relevant summary of the key topics in gastrointestinal oncology supported by clear scientific evidence</li> <li>combines surgical and medical approaches to cancers in specific organs supplying a rigorous evidence-based approach to the evaluation of various treatments</li> <li>addresses critical topics in the area including the management and prevention of cancers around the gastroesophageal junction rectal cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumors</li> <li>considers the latest developments in surgical radiation and chemotherapeutic management</li> <ul> </ul> </ul>