Pediatric Oncology : An Issue of Pediatric Clinics

by Coppes, Max J.

• ISBN13: 9781416057901
• ISBN10: 1416057900
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-02-01
• Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO

Summary

The field of Pediatric Oncology has seen tremendous advances over the past decades. Particularly impressive is the fact that for the majority of children who are diagnosed with cancer today, the diagnosis does not carry a death sentence. Drs. Max Coppes and Jeffrey S. Dome have assembled a panel of world-class experts who offer reviews on topics including Cancer Immunotherapy, Biology and Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, Indications and Donor Selections for Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation in Children with Hematologic Malignancies, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Challenges after Curative Treatment for Childhood Cancer, Good Clinical Practice and the Conduct of Clinical Studies in Pediatric Oncology, Vaccinations in Children Following Standard-dose Cancer Therapy or Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Neuroblastoma, Central Nervous System Tumors, Integration of Palliative Care Principles into the Ongoing Care of Children with Cancer, Acute Leukemias in Children with Down Syndrome, and Pediatric Assent.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xv
Dedication	p. xvii
Biology and Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia	p. 1
Acute Myeloid Leukemia	p. 21
Acute Leukemias in Children with Down Syndrome	p. 53
Indications and Donor Selections for Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation in Children with Hematologic Malignancies	p. 71
Neuroblastoma: Biology, Prognosis, and Treatment	p. 97
Central Nervous System Tumors	p. 121
Cancer Immunotherapy: Will Expanding Knowledge Lead to Success in Pediatric Oncology?	p. 147
Vaccinations in Children Treated with Standard-Dose Cancer Therapy or Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation	p. 169
Good Clinical Practice and the Conduct of Clinical Studies in Pediatric Oncology	p. 187
Rethinking Pediatric Assent: From Requirement to Ideal	p. 211
Integration of Palliative Care Practices into the Ongoing Care of Children with Cancer: Individualized Care Planning and Coordination	p. 223
Challenges After Curative Treatment for Childhood Cancer and Long-Term Follow up of Survivors	p. 251
Index	p. 275
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