Sarcomas: Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Management

Sarcomas: Evidence-Based Treatment and Management is the most  comprehensive clinical reference on sarcomas available to oncologists  and trainees. Presenting a compilation of the current knowledge of  specific soft tissue and bone sarcomas, this accessible resource on  diagnosis and management is the most practical in the market. Led by the  world's foremost sarcomas experts in medical oncology, surgical  oncology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, orthopedic surgery,  radiology, and pathology, the book addresses the general principles of  each major medical discipline, provides details on each major sarcoma  subtype, and presents the evidence for standard frontline, adjuvant, and  novel treatment approaches such as immunotherapy, cellular therapies,  and more. The book begins with general principles of diagnosis and  management for each discipline in the field, covering specialties from  medical oncology to radiology. Following the chapters on general  principles, are chapters characterizing the most prevalent subtypes of  sarcoma including their estimated incidence, common presenting symptoms,  diagnostic approach, radiographic features and essential imaging, key  diagnostic features, molecular characteristics, approaches to treatment,  recommended follow up, the metastatic potential as well as  evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Each chapter ends with a summary  of caveats, clinical pearls, pitfalls, and solutions as well as a case  study from the clinician's point of view. The book ends with chapters  focusing on new approaches to treatment and the development of  therapeutics to combat sarcoma using immunotherapy, cellular therapy,  and interventional radiology. Numerous tables and disease-based images  support the text and provide key information for quick reference.  Presenting detailed evidence and authoritative clinical guidance  throughout, Sarcomas is a "one-stop" guide for any clinician diagnosing,  treating, or managing patients suffering from these heterogenous  diseases.