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100			_aPlowman, P N
245		0	_aPaediatric oncology
250			_a3rd ed.
260			_aLondon; New York : _bArnold; Distributed in the USA by Oxford University Press _c2004
300			_a728 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
520			_aThis comprehensive and established textbook presents an up-to-date overview of all aspects of managing children with cancer and in its third edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect recent developments in the field. Individual malignancies are given comprehensive coverage, including details of clinical presentation, diagnostic investigations, novel imaging techniques and current management with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. Current controversies related to diagnosis and management-a popular feature of previous editions-are presented in boxes for increased emphasis. Content changes to the new edition include a restructured pathology section and new chapters under separate headings of 'advances in therapy' and 'late effects and supportive care'. This new edition incorporates information US and other national studies to give an objective and comprehensive overview, the third edition of Pediatric Oncology remains invaluable reading for pediatric oncologists world-wide.
690			_aTumors in Children
700			_aPinkerton, C R [1950-]
700			_aPieters, R
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