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

Lymphomas arise from a single abnormal lymphocyte, yet many different subtypes of lymphoma occur. Recent advances in cellular and molecular techniques have revolutionized physicians' understanding of this malignancy, and there have been dramatic developments in diagnosis and treatment. 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.

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