Cancer of the Skin

One person is estimated to die every hour from skin cancer, and the incidence rate of skin cancer is increasing worldwide. A large number of deaths from skin cancer are preventable if the problem is diagnosed early enough. Cancer of the Skin provides a comprehensive overview of skin cancers, from their underlying biology to the clinical features of disease, diagnosis and therapy. The book has been created by a multi-disciplinary, international team of some of world's leading experts on this important topic. Containing over 800 full-colour images, Cancer of the Skin focuses in particular on the importance of early diagnosis and the use of new treatment therapies in skin cancers. Each copy of the book also contains a CD-ROM including all the colour images from the text, which can be used as slide images for presentations. An essential purchase for any physician diagnosing and treating skin cancer, Cancer of the Skin will be an invaluable resource. Features Multidisciplinary coverage from international experts in dermatology, dermatologic, surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery, radiology, oncology, and the basic sciences. A consistent, user-friendly format that allows you to find the information you need quickly and easily. Atlas-like guidance through more than 800 full-colour images that depict a broad range of conditions and explain difficult concepts. Discussions of melanocytic and keratinocytic neoplasia, lymphoreticular malignancies, clinical and histologic simulators of skin cancer, therapeutic considerations in patient management, and much more. Recent advances in the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers using topical creams, photodynamic therapy and immunomodulatory drugs.