Fast Facts: Lymphoma (ePub)

Lymphoma affects all ages. Advances in diagnostic cellular and molecular techniques coupled with new treatment options are improving patient outcomes. This third edition of our bestselling 'Fast Facts: Lymphoma' distills the most important aspects of diagnosis and management into an up-to-date and highly accessible well-illustrated overview that includes: . a clear outline of the nature of lymphoma . the essentials of clinical presentation, biopsy and histology . a synopsis of current laboratory diagnostics, including immunophenotyping, cytogenetics and microarray technology, and updated to include the latest molecular genetic techniques . key aspects of staging and initial therapy . clearly illustrated overviews of the pathology, presentation, treatment and prognosis of each lymphoma subtype . new treatment options, including targeted biological therapies and chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T cells) . a practical overview of supportive care for the complications of lymphoma. Written by three lymphoma experts from the UK and USA, 'Fast Facts: Lymphoma' gives an interesting international perspective to this challenging disease. Its clarity and colorful format make it a valuable resource for senior health professionals seeking an accessible update in this area of hemato-oncology, trainee doctors and specialist nurses who are new to it, and individuals affected by lymphoma and seeking more information. Contents: . Epidemiology . Cellular and molecular aspects . Presentation, biopsy and diagnostic laboratory techniques . Staging and general management principles . Aggressive B-cell lymphomas . Indolent B-cell lymphomas . T-cell and natural-killer cell lymphomas . Immunocompromised and HIV-positive patients . Hodgkin lymphoma . Treatment modalities . Supportive care