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ONLINE

2nd ed. 2016

Cham : Springer, 2017

1 online zdroj

ISBN 978-3-319-33679-4 (e-kniha)

ISBN 978-3-319-33677-0 (print)

Pediatric Oncology, ISSN 1613-5318

Introduction -- History of Adolescent Oncology -- Epidemiology and Etiology of Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults -- Access to Care Before and During Therapy -- Older Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer, and Clinical Trials: Lack of Participation and Progress in North America -- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.-  Acute Myelogenous Leukemia -- Hodgkin Lymphoma -- N on-Hodgkin Lymphoma -- Central Nervous System Tumors in Adolescents and Young Adults -- Soft-Tissue Sarcomas -- Bone Sarcomas -- Malignancies of the Ovary -- Testicular Tumors -- Non-Germ-Cell Genitourinary Tract Tumors -- Thyroid Cancer -- Malignant Melanoma -- Breast Cancer -- Liver Tumors -- Colorectal Cancer -- Models of Care and Specialized Units -- Drug Compliance by Adolescent and  Young Adult Cancer Patients: Challenges for the Physician -- Psychological Support for Adolescents and Young Adults -- Psychosocial Support -- Health-Related Quality of Life -- Rehabilitation and Exercise -- Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Late Effects of Treatment.-Ethical Issues for the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patient: Assent and End-of-Life Care -- Access to Care after Therapy -- Information  and Resources for Young Adults and Adolescents with Cancer -- Making Ends Meet: Financial Issues from the Perspectives of Patients and Their Healthcare Team -- Challenges and Opportunities –The Way Ahead.

This is the second edition of the only book to be devoted exclusively to the total cancer picture in adolescents and young adults (AYA), now expanded from the age range 15-29 to that of 15–39 years. For each of the diverse spectrum of cancers encountered in the AYA group, the epidemiology, natural progression, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options are described, with special emphasis on strategies for early detection and prevention. Comparison is made with management of both younger and older patients, and model programs are presented that address common diagnostic, staging, treatment, and psychosocial shortcomings in the AYA group. Detailed attention is also paid to principles and practices of care, with consideration of psychosocial and quality of life issues, social support systems, rehabilitation, late effects, insurance, and economic aspects of health care, among other topics..

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