Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Children: Standard of Care and Future Perspectives

This book provides up-to-date  information on key topics and issues in Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia  (AML), including the epidemiology, biology, diagnosis and treatment of  particular forms of the disease, supportive care, and survivorship. The  entire spectrum of clinical management on pediatric AML is covered with  the aim of equipping readers with the latest knowledge relevant to  clinical practice and research, based on enormous efforts made by  cooperative clinical trial groups and consortia worldwide. Each chapter  is written by internationally renowned authorities who have been  selected for their expertise in the subjects discussed. This book will  serve pediatric hematologists/oncologists, fellows, and residents both  as a comprehensive source of information and as a quick reference. The  book will also be of interest to pediatricians and general  practitioners.