Tata Memorial Centre Textbook of Oncology

The Tata Memorial Centre Textbook of Oncology is an authoritative and comprehensive book, meticulously compiled to cover contemporary issues in oncology. It features contributions from 189 authors, culminating in 76 chapters. Authored by faculty members from the renowned Tata Memorial Centre, this textbook offers a harmonious blend of detailed information and practical approaches. It serves as a comprehensive resource that contextualizes the practice of oncology in TMC and offers insights into delivering high-quality cancer care in diverse settings. It offers an authentic overview of the TMC approach to multidisciplinary cancer care.

The Textbook is designed to cater to a wide array of readers – from undergraduate medical students to postgraduates specializing in general surgery, general medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, radiation oncology, and other disciplines, and practicing community oncologists. A notable feature of the Textbook is its utility in preparing students for entrance and exit examinations. This book is an essential resource for established cancer specialists, including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and those in allied fields. It is also invaluable for super-specialty students and postgraduates with an interest in cancer management, offering a comprehensive guide to the dynamic field of oncology.

• Helps optimize clinical decision-making through inputs from surgical, medical & radiation oncology and other experts
• Written primarily for students in oncology for reviewing essential information on present-day standards of care
• Provides practical & implementable management guidelines for cancers in optimum and resource-constrained settings

CONTENTS

Front Matter

Basic Principles

Public Health

Hematological Malignancies

Solid Tumors

Special Topics in Oncology