Download or read book Harrison's Manual of Oncology written by Bruce Chabner and published by Mcgraw-hill. This book was released on 2007-11-11 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The full spectrum of oncology medications -- backed by the authority of Harrison's! From today's leading clinicians in cancer care comes this comprehensive yet portable guide to the major chemotherapeutic and supportive care agents in oncology. Full of never-before-published content, this invaluable clinical companion features numerous tables and a concise, outline-oriented text, making it ideal for reference at a glance. Features:: A complete overview of all medications used in cancer care, including hormonal agents and biologic response modifiers Tables and templated format clearly highlight each drug and its companion regimen Clinically relevant and prescriptive approach emphasizes precise dosing regimens and potential combinations for tailoring multi-drug regimens Section on supportive and palliative care A review of high-dose therapy and bone marrow transplant Content that goes beyond the treatment of primary or metastatic disease to encompass the treatment of all therapeutic complications