Handbook of Advanced Cancer

Published in association with ESMO, this handbook is a practical reference for all oncologists who are responsible for the care of patients with advanced cancer.

Treatment of advanced cancer. Surgery in advanced cancer. Radiotherapy in advanced cancer. Anti-cancer drug treatment. Palliative care in advanced cancer. Definitions of palliative care. How to integrate medical oncology and palliative medicine. Gastrointestinal problems. Metabolic problems. Respiratory problems. Genitourinary problems. Neurological problems. Psychiatric problems. Pain. Dermatological problems. Other problems. Geriatric patients with advanced cancer. Appendix