{"product_id":"paediatric-haematology-and-oncology-9780198779186","title":"Paediatric Haematology and Oncology","description":"Fully revised and updated for its second edition, \u003cem\u003ePaediatric Haematology and Oncology\u003c\/em\u003e provides an easily accessible source of information about all of the basic principles of childhood cancer and leukaemia, and detailed specialist knowledge on how to care for children with those conditions. Featuring new chapters on the biology of childhood leukaemia and central nervous system tumours, the book includes a greater focus on the rapidly expanding research in the biology and genetics of childhood malignancy, as well as new clinical treatments and more detail on various tumour types. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLogically split into 12 sections on different aspects of haematology and cancer to allow quick and easy reference, the book provides general principles of diagnosis and treatment, short- and long-term care, and oncological emergencies, before moving on to chapters on specific diseases. Normal values and useful websites are also included for reference. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapters have been expanded to feature more clinical images to aid in diagnosis and interpretation, making this second edition an invaluable companion for the trainee and consultant in paediatric haematology and oncology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimon Bailey, \u003cem\u003eConsultant Paediatric Oncologist, and Honorary Professor of Paediatric Neuro-Oncology, Great North Children's Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Newcastle University\u003c\/em\u003e, Rod Skinner, \u003cem\u003eConsultant in Paediatric Oncology \/ Bone Marrow Transplantation, and Honorary Professor of Childhood Cancer, Great North Children's Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Newcastle University\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProfessor Simon Bailey is a Consultant in Paediatric Oncology at the Great North Childrens Hospital, and an Honorary Professor of Paediatric Neuro-Oncology at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He specialises in brain tumours. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProfessor Rod Skinner is a semi-retired paediatric and adolescent haemato-oncologist. He is the clinical lead for long-term follow-up of childhood and adolescent cancer and leukaemia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePrior to semi-retirement, Professor Skinner was also clinical lead of the Paediatric Haematology Bone Marrow Transplant service and cared for children with acute leukaemia, aplastic anaemia and rare paediatric haematological malignancies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProfessor Skinner's clinical interests include long-term follow-up of individuals previously treated for childhood cancer or leukaemia, those who had bone marrow \/ stem cell transplants during childhood or adolescence, and childhood cancer survivorship.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50388760396050,"sku":"9780198779186","price":76.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f9f23b33-3682-4650-bf08-64973906d594.jpg?v=1728907944","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/paediatric-haematology-and-oncology-9780198779186","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}