Fast Facts: Lymphoma

Hodgkin lymphoma and the many different subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) have different responses to treatment, so accurate diagnosis and a rational approach to management are essential. 'Fast Facts: Lymphoma' distills the most important aspects of the diagnosis and management of these complex disorders into a highly accessible well-illustrated summary of the key facts. This fully updated second edition provides: . a clear outline of the nature of lymphoma . the essentials of clinical presentation, biopsy and basic histology . the latest laboratory diagnostics, including immunophenotyping, cytogenetics and microarray technology . key aspects of staging and initial therapy . superbly illustrated overviews of the pathology, presentation, treatment and prognosis of each lymphoma subtype . new treatment options, including targeted biological therapies . a practical overview of supportive care for the complications of lymphoma Written by three experts in the field from the UK and USA, 'Fast Facts: Lymphoma' applies an international perspective to this challenging disease in a unique format within the context of clinical practice. It is a valuable resource for trainee doctors and specialist nurses working in the field of hemato-oncology. It will also be of interest to the inquiring patient or carer who wishes to know more about lymphoma. 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