Cancer of the skin
By: [edited by] Darrell S. Rigel ... [et al.].
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Elsevier Saunders
Published: 2011
Place of publication: [Edinburgh?; New York?]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 698
ISBN-13: 9781437717884; 9780702039959
Subjects: Skin; Cancer; Skin Neoplasms
Description: Online and in print, Cancer of the Skin, edited by Drs. Rigel, Robinson, Ross, Friedman, Cockerell, Lim, Stockfleth, and Kirkwood, is your complete, multimedia guide to early diagnosis and effective medical and surgical treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers. Thoroughly updated with 11 new chapters, this broad-based, comprehensive reference provides you with the latest information on clinical genetics and genomics of skin cancer, targeted therapy for melanoma, the Vitamin D debate concerning the risks and benefits of sun exposure, and other timely topics. A new, multi-disciplinary team of contributors and editors comprised of leading experts in this field offers truly diverse perspectives and worldwide best practices.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.