Gastrointestinal Oncology: A Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Team Approach

Author: Janusz A. Z. Jankowski

Published: January 12, 2024

ISBN: 9781119756392, 9781119756408

Language: English

Publisher: Wiley

Description: Gastrointestinal Oncology: A Critical Multidisciplinary Team Approach is an indispensable reference for clinicians, medical practitioners, and trainees involved in the investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of esophageal, gastric, intestinal, colonic, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and other gastrointestinal tumors. Drawing on the most current evidence-based knowledge, this comprehensive resource reflects the current care of GI cancer patients, enabling effective clinical decision making and patient management.

Key Features:

• Blends quality research findings with advanced educational techniques in a uniquely comprehensive approach
• Written and edited by leading international experts in the field
• Comprehensive resource reflecting the current care of GI cancer patients
• Enables effective clinical decision making and patient management
• Structured clinical chapters representing different roles in the multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• High-quality color photographs, line drawings, and diagrams
• Updated to reflect groundbreaking research in multiple medical fields, including the explorative use of A.I.
• New sections on palliative care and nutrition
• New sub-sections on molecular characterization, new targeted small molecule, receptor options, and immunological therapies for each cancer
• Renewed emphasis on the most ubiquitous conditions, such as colon cancer, liver cancer, and gastro-esophageal cancer

Target Audience:

• Gastroenterologists
• Hepatologists
• GI surgeons
• Medical oncologists
• Radiation therapists
• Interventional radiologists
• Pathologists
• Nutritionists
• Palliative care and specialist nurses
• Clinical scientists