Gastrointestinal Oncology: A Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Approach

Written and edited by leading international experts in the field, 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 various gastrointestinal tumors.

This comprehensive resource blends quality research findings with advanced educational techniques, providing a uniquely comprehensive approach to gastrointestinal cancer care. By reflecting the current evidence-based knowledge, the book enables effective clinical decision making and patient management for esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, intestinal cancer, colonic cancer, hepatobiliary cancer, pancreatic cancer, and other gastrointestinal tumors.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Cancer Care

The book sets the standard in clinical practice, remaining the only truly multidisciplinary reference designed for the diverse team of clinicians responsible for different stages of cancer treatment. Specially structured clinical chapters, each representing a different role in the multidisciplinary team (MDT), allow for clear presentation and quick reference of the contents.

The comprehensive resource is supported by a wealth of high-quality color photographs, line drawings, and diagrams, making it an essential tool for gastroenterologists, hepatologists, GI surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation therapists, interventional radiologists, pathologists, nutritionists, palliative care and specialist nurses, as well as clinical scientists.

New Edition, New Insights

Now in its second edition, this authoritative reference is fully updated to reflect groundbreaking research in multiple medical fields, including the explorative use of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). New sections on palliative care and nutrition are accompanied by new sub-sections on molecular characterization, new targeted small molecule, receptor options, and immunological therapies for each cancer.

This edition places renewed emphasis on the most ubiquitous conditions, such as colon cancer, liver cancer, and gastro-esophageal cancer, providing clinicians with the most up-to-date information to tackle these complex conditions.

Covering the oncology of the entire gastrointestinal tract, Gastrointestinal Oncology: A Critical Multidisciplinary Team Approach is a must-have reference for the entire MDT, enabling effective collaboration and patient-centered care.

Product Details:
Publisher: Wiley
Language: English
ISBN: 9781119756392
ISBN: 9781119756408