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