Description

Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. This book introduces and discusses the most important aspects of clinical research methods and biostatistics for oncologists, pursuing a tailormade and practical approach. This book discusses more practical aspects of clinical research and biostatistics in oncology, instead of relying only on mathematical formulas and theoretical considerations. It will help readers develop the skills they need to understand the use of research on everyday oncology clinical practice for study, design and interpretation. Unique among medical texts, it is a complete and concise guide to the core areas of oncology that also encourages thinking about the world from the patient's perspective, offering a holistic, patient-centered approach. It includes information on an expanded number of conditions and the new biological therapies used in the treatment of the diseases. It consists of contributions made by international experts. This book will give immense pleasure to the reader and is a good companion to the students and research scholars alike.