| Description |
xiv, 286 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Patterns of sun exposure which are causal for melanoma / M. Berwick -- Are sunbeds dangerous? / P. Autier -- Do sunscreens cause cancer or protect from a risk of melanoma? / A.R. Young -- Why are redheads so susceptible to melanoma? / J. Rees -- The management of patients with atypical naevi / J.A. Newton Bishop -- Guidelines for the management of those at high risk for developing cutaneous melanoma / R.F. Kefford -- Borderline melanocytic lesions / N. Kirkham -- How can we improve the early diagnosis of melanoma? / W. Bergman -- What are the prospects for population screening for melanoma? / M. Elwood -- Excision of primary cutaneous melanoma, / M.J. Timmons -- Imaging and investigation of melanoma patients / R.A. Popescu, P.M. Patel and J. Spencer -- The management of regional lymph node relapse in melanoma / D. Ross and M.I. Ross -- Congenital melanocytic naevi / J.A. Newton Bishop and R. Happle -- The role of chemotherapy / J.C. Newby and T. Eisen -- What is the role of biological response modifiers in the treatment of melanoma? / A.M.M. Eggermont and U. Keilholz -- Will vaccines really work for melanoma? / P. Hersey -- Who should we consider for isolated limb perfusion? / F.J. Lejeune and D. Liénard -- Novel strategies for the treatment of melanoma / S.S. Legha -- Who should follow up melanoma patients and for how long? / J. Evans -- What is the role for radiotherapy in melanoma? / A. Goodman -- What should we tell patients about hormones after having melanoma? / S.R.D. Johnston |
| Summary |
Melanoma is the most life threatening form of skin cancer, the incidence of which has been rising in the developing world due to its link with sun exposure. The increase in incidence had made it imperative that clinicians managing these patients keep up-to-date with the latest advances, allowing them to provide optimal treatment. As with the other Challenges books, Challenges in Melanoma assumes a certain level of knowledge and builds on this by discussing only areas of controversy and uncertainty in the basic science and clinical management of the disease. Authors aim to provide a balanced answer based on the scientific evidence, but ultimately draw some conclusions that will be of relevance to clinical practice. The content is organised into three sections: aetiology; diagnosis, screening and prevention; and management. All the chapters ask practical and pertinent questions. The book takes a global view of melanoma as a public health risk as well as looking at management issues. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Melanoma.
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Melanoma.
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| Author |
Gore, Martin.
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Bishop, J. A. Newton (Julia A. Newton)
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| LC no. |
2001035202 |
| ISBN |
0632057726 : |
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0632057726 : |
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0632057726 |
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