Overview: The only book on the market devoted to pediatric surgical oncology.Heavily illustrated to provide details of operative technique.Emphasizes the multidisciplinary approach to childhood tumors.Beginning with the scientific basis of tumors, this book provides up-to-date information on epidemiology, cytogenetics, and molecular biology, before examining current treatments for the full range of pediatric tumors. Integration of surgery, neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy, and radiation therapy is a dominant theme. In addition, chapters on supportive care, palliative care, and the role of
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