Fast Facts: Bladder cancer [Paperback]

Michael Bailey (Author), Michael Sarosdy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2006 | ISBN-10: 1903734258 | ISBN-13: 978-1903734254 | Edition: 2

Cancer of the urinary bladder is a common tumour, and most primary care physicians can expect to see two or three new cases each year. "Fast Facts: Bladder" cancer clearly and succinctly provides the facts that those treating and caring for patients with bladder cancer will need to know. It is a concise guide to clinical practice for family physicians, specialist nurses, and junior doctors and will be of interest to patients keen to understand more about their condition. This book offers a clear explanation of therapeutic options to help doctor and patient make informed treatment choices, and includes the evidence base for diagnosis and management of UBC. It also has new expanded coverage on chemotherapy and radiography, and offers greater detail on oncology and palliation. The concluding section on Future Trends reviews prevention, earlier diagnosis, improvements to existing treatments and emerging therapies.

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About the Author

Professor Derek Raghavan is Director & Chair, Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center, Ohio, and Mr Michael J Bailey is a Consultant Urologist at The Ashtead Hospital in Surrey, UK.

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Health Press Limited; 2 edition (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1903734258
• ISBN-13: 978-1903734254
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,213,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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