Hodgkin Lymphoma [Hardcover]

Richard T. Hoppe (Editor), Peter M. Mauch (Editor), James O. Armitage (Editor), Volker Diehl (Editor), Lawrence M. Weiss (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 078176422X | ISBN-13: 978-0781764223 | Publication Date: May 18, 2007 | Edition: Second

The definitive text on Hodgkin lymphoma is now in its thoroughly revised, updated Second Edition. More than 100 recognized authorities from all parts of the world provide comprehensive, current information on every aspect of Hodgkin lymphoma, including etiology, epidemiology, biology, pathology, evaluation, staging, treatment, and follow-up.

This edition describes the increased use of PET scanning in staging and follow-up. Chapters discuss current treatment options—including combination chemotherapy, radiation therapy, novel treatment techniques, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation—and offer guidelines for treatment selection. Full consideration is given to late effects of therapy and clinical trials for assessing quality of life in patients.

This edition includes complete access to the fully searchable online text of the entire book with all the images.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Second edition (May 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078176422X
• ISBN-13: 978-0781764223
• Product Dimensions: 1 x 8.5 x 11.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,207,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, September 24, 2009

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I am very happy with this book, although probably the only people who would want to read it are medical students or really autodidactic victims of Hodgkin's. It is very thorough, has good charts and illustrations, and is packed with statistical data. The book itself seems to be good quality; I expect it should hold up well. A family member was recently diagnosed and this book is giving me information and answers that I do not expect to get anywhere else. The discussion of long term life expectancy was very frank and complete. I would not recommend this book for the average lay person; it requires a pretty good foundation of medical knowledge.

I did not pay full price, but bought from one of the third party sellers, although I see today more are available at even less. The amount of information contained here is certainly worth well over $200, so if you get it for the bargain prices, you are getting a very good deal.