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Title: Introduction to pediatric oncology

Abstract

This book covers the varied and complex aspects of management in pediatric oncology. Emphasis is placed on a team approach and on establishing and maintaining an individualized, humanistic relationships with the patient. Numerous illustrations show modern imaging techniques that are proving most valuable in the investigation of suspected or confirmed childhood cancer. Physical and psychological side effects of short-term and long-term treatment are also discussed.

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OSTI Identifier:
5721438
Resource Type:
Book
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE; CARCINOMAS; CHEMOTHERAPY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; RADIOTHERAPY; SIDE EFFECTS; CHILDREN; DELAYED RADIATION EFFECTS; IMAGE PROCESSING; MONITORING; PATIENTS; PEDIATRICS; PSYCHOLOGY; AGE GROUPS; BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; DISEASES; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; PROCESSING; RADIATION EFFECTS; RADIOLOGY; THERAPY; 550603* - Medicine- External Radiation in Therapy- (1980-); 550602 - Medicine- External Radiation in Diagnostics- (1980-)

Citation Formats

McWhirter, W R, and Masel, J P. Introduction to pediatric oncology. United States: N. p., 1987. Web.
McWhirter, W R, & Masel, J P. Introduction to pediatric oncology. United States.
McWhirter, W R, and Masel, J P. 1987. "Introduction to pediatric oncology". United States.
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abstractNote = {This book covers the varied and complex aspects of management in pediatric oncology. Emphasis is placed on a team approach and on establishing and maintaining an individualized, humanistic relationships with the patient. Numerous illustrations show modern imaging techniques that are proving most valuable in the investigation of suspected or confirmed childhood cancer. Physical and psychological side effects of short-term and long-term treatment are also discussed.},
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place = {United States},
year = {Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987},
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