Handbook of Pediatric Oncology
1989
Review of Handbook of Pediatric Oncology
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): R.A. Gottlieb, D. Pinkel, C.R. Pinkerton
Conclusion
The handbook provides an affordable and useful adjunct to major textbooks of pediatric oncology despite some reservations.
Supporting Evidence
- The handbook is described as a well-integrated and informative guide for professionals involved in pediatric oncology.
- It provides succinct and practical guidelines but struggles to balance information for junior staff and clinical strategies.
- The section on complications and supportive care offers a useful background for clinical pediatric oncology.
- The non-clinical sections on immunotherapy and cancer genetics are particularly impressive.
Takeaway
This book is a helpful guide for people working with children who have cancer, but it could be better in some areas.
Limitations
The book's sections on specific diseases are very brief, and some recommendations may be questionable.
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