Now with additional review content and a larger page size, The MD Anderson Surgical Oncology Manual, Seventh Edition, focuses on multidisciplinary, cooperative management approaches to issues confronting today’s surgical oncologist. Lead editor Dr. Barry W. Feig is joined by recently graduated surgical oncology fellows Michael G. White, Cameron E. Gaskill, Anai N. Kothari, and Sandra R. DiBrito to bring you comprehensive yet concise information on the complete range of oncologic considerations needed to effectively understand cancer and all aspects of its treatment.

Written by current and former surgical oncology fellows of the world-renowned M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, this portable handbook is a practical guide to established surgical oncology principles for each organ system. Maximize your surgical oncology skills with comprehensive coverage, multidisciplinary perspectives, proven therapeutic strategies, useful algorithms, and recommended readings. Concise chapters illustrated with algorithms and line drawings outlining the essential elements of diagnosis, staging, and clinical management of solid tumors treated in surgical practice.

"The Surgical Oncology Handbook" (formerly "The MD Anderson Surgical Oncology Handbook") updates all protocols and staging and includes new information on radiation therapy, neuro-oncology, and clinical trials.

"The current edition of The Handbook provides an overview of current care of patients with cancer diagnoses commonly evaluated and treated by surgical oncologists, and in doing so continues to align such care with the underlying philosophy of the Department of Surgical Oncology at M.D. Anderson: multidisciplinary, cooperative care is the ideal way to manage patients with cancer. Such care begins with an understanding of the underlying tumor biology and natural history of the disease and includes technical excellence in the delivery of indicated surgical treatment. It also demands integration of essential information from the available literature on currently preferred treatment modalities, and emphasizes appropriate inclusion of adjunctive specialty care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, palliative care, pain management, physical therapy, nutritional support, social services and nursing"--Provided by publisher.

Ode of the Knight is a tale about a young man who suffers the loss of his father. Unable to cope with the trauma, he quickly realizes that he, the eldest son, can not fulfill his father's shoes. Embarking on a path of denial, his world and his loving family begin to fall apart before his very eyes. His shame in his failure plunges him into the depths of hell. Incapable of improving his situation he rejects life and everything of value. Soon the fifteen year old finds himself in predicaments far beyond his grasp of reality. He lives in his own world by his own rules. The child's obsession for punishment and self abasement is paramount. A series of poor decisions resulted in an involuntary meeting with a worthy adversary, King Edward; a ruthless and unforgiving challenger. A Knight of the Royal Black Order recognizes a subtle value in the young man and beseeches the King not to behead the child but to give him the boy's soul for one year. Against better judgement, the King agrees. If the child survives the Knight's imprisionment filled with trials, hardships, and adversity, the boy will be ordered to stand before the King and petition for his life. His exhibition of strength during his incarceration will determine his fate.

A resource that combines oncologic principles with treatment plans for the surgical management of neoplasms Textbook of General Surgical Oncology is a practical and comprehensive reference that offers authoritative coverage of a wide variety of oncologic concepts and disorders. The book opens with detailed discussion of the general principles of molecular biology, cancer epidemiology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, immunotherapy, nuclear imaging, and molecular diagnostics. The text then focuses on site-specific neoplasms, such as those of the skin, soft tissue, bone, head/neck, brain, lung, mediastinum, breast, pleura, peritoneum, as well as tumors that affect various systems, including the endocrine, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, genitourinary, gynecologic, and hematopoietic. · Each chapters is written by an internationally recognized expert on the topic · Learning aids include chapter-ending Q&A and Practical Pearls · Outstanding review for the new General Surgical Oncology certification examination