Sarcoma
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment
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Beschreibung
The purpose of this book is to define and demonstrate how a multidisciplinary team can be organized, integrated, and utilized in the care of sarcoma patients. Real world experiences related by multiple sarcoma specialists working as members of a multidisciplinary team along with specific case examples highlighting sarcomas of bone and soft tissue in children and adults are presented in a framework geared toward practicing oncologists and surgeons in order to foster the creation and development of care teams for sarcoma patients. It is explained how a truly multidisciplinary approach, with “one stop shopping,” offers better standardization and delivery of care, streamlines patient education, facilitates discussions and decision making, and provides comprehensive support throughout the treatment process. All aspects of treatment are covered, from first-line treatments for different tumor types through to salvage therapy and the development of novel investigational agents. This book will be of benefit to all members of the medical community who have a role to play in the care of these complex patients, including therapists, nurses, mid-level practitioners, primary care doctors, and subspecialists.
The purpose of this book is to define and demonstrate how a multidisciplinary team can be organized, integrated, and utilized in the care of sarcoma patients. Real world experiences related by multiple sarcoma specialists working as members of a multidisciplinary team along with specific case examples highlighting sarcomas of bone and soft tissue in children and adults are presented in a framework geared toward practicing oncologists and surgeons in order to foster the creation and development of care teams for sarcoma patients. It is explained how a truly multidisciplinary approach, with “one stop shopping,” offers better standardization and delivery of care, streamlines patient education, facilitates discussions and decision making, and provides comprehensive support throughout the treatment process. All aspects of treatment are covered, from first-line treatments for different tumor types through to salvage therapy and the development of novel investigational agents. This book willbe of benefit to all members of the medical community who have a role to play in the care of these complex patients, including therapists, nurses, mid-level practitioners, primary care doctors, and subspecialists.
Explains how to organize and utilize a multidisciplinary team for the care of sarcoma patients Describes real world experiences and case examples Covers all aspects of treatment Addresses the needs not only of therapists but also of other care providers
Autor*in
Robert M. Henshaw
Themen in »Sarcoma«
Bone Sarcoma Chemotherapy Limb Salvage Surgery Multidisciplinary Care Soft Tissue Sarcoma Radiaton Oncology
Stimmen zu »Sarcoma«
“The audience is trainees and practitioners who want a concise, yet thorough approach to sarcoma care. ... most suitable for fellows and young practitioners. It meets the needs of its intended audience, and does an excellent job exploring the most important aspects of the care of patients with various sarcomas. The authors are international and national experts in the field. … The case presentations and international chapters are especially helpful in broadening perspectives and adding tools to care for patients.” (Anjali R. Thawani, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2018)
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