Practical Management of Thyroid Cancer A Multidisciplinary Approach /

The new edition of this book highlights the recent advances and state-of-the art in surgical and non-surgical management of thyroid cancer. Readers will learn about the latest advances and recommendations in the field, from molecular studies and biomarkers to the changing epidemiology, kinase inhibi...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Mallick, Ujjal K. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Harmer, Clive (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
Edition:2nd ed. 2018.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Pragmatism, Precision Oncology, International Partnership for Research and Quality-The New Paradigm for Thyroid Cancer
  • Section I. Multidisciplinary Approach to Management of Thyroid Cancer
  • 2. The UK Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Management of Thyroid Cancer: Key Recommendations
  • 3. The 2015 American Thyroid Association Evidence-Based Guidelines for Management of Patients with Thyroid Nodules and Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: Key Recommendations
  • 4. Thyroid Cancer: One Doctor-Patient Partnership -The Newcastle Butterfly Model
  • Section II. The Diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer
  • 5. Molecular Diagnosis of Thyroid Nodules
  • 6. Ultrasonography in Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Cancer -Current International Recommendations
  • Section III. Initial Thyroid Surgery
  • 7. The 21st Century Endocrine Surgeon
  • 8. Management of Cervical Lymph Nodes in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
  • 9. Advances in Thyroid Surgery
  • Section IV. Non surgical Management of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
  • 10. Risk Stratification and Current Management of Low Risk Thyroid Cancer
  • 11. Management of Low risk Papillary Thyroid Carcinomo and Papillary Cancer and Microcarcinoma-the Japanese experience
  • 12. Radioiodine Ablation - Current Status
  • 13. Dosimetric Approaches - Current Concepts
  • 14. External Radiation in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer in the era of IMRT and modern radiation planning techniques
  • Section V. Follow up and Longterm Management of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
  • 15. Thyroglobulin
  • 16. Management of Post-Operative Hypocalcemia
  • 17. Radioiodine Refractory Thyroid Cancer
  • Section VI. Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
  • 18. Medullary Thyroid Cancer :Surgical Management
  • 19. Medullary Thyroid Cancer: Diagnosis and Non Surgical Management
  • 20. Familial Non-Medullary Thyroid Cancer
  • Section VII. Thyroid Cancer in Children
  • 21. Pediatric Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma
  • Section VIII. Aggressive Thyroid Cancers
  • 22. Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
  • 23. Palliative care
  • Section IX. Future Developments and Directions for Research in Thyroid Cancer
  • 24. Translational Research and Genomics Driven Trials in Thyroid Cancer
  • 25. Thyroid Cancer Trials
  • 26. The Barriers to Uniform Implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) for Thyroid Cancer
  • 27. Survivorship: The Role of the Clinical Psychologist and the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Thyroid Cancer Care.