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Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Countries with Limited Resources

A Practical Manual

  • Only book to present essential knowledge on the diagnosis and therapy of hematology-oncology diseases in children, particularly in regions with limited resources Features the management of cancers with associated pathology like AIDS, malnutrition, malaria and tuberculosis Includes simplified therapy protocols, pain therapy and palliation, as well as ward procedures such as bone marrow aspiration/biopsies, intravenous therapy and chemotherapy drugs mixing Provides an overview of pediatric cancer epidemiology, cancer registration and organizing support networks?Written and edited by experienced and respected leaders in the field

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Table of contents (27 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. The Role of Twinning Programs and Telemedicine in Pediatric Oncology

    • Valentino Conter, Roberto Polillo, Erica Brivio, Agostino Faravelli, Giuseppe Masera
    Pages 25-35
  3. Pediatric Cancer Units and Optimization of Resources

    • Paola Friedrich, Natalie McCall, Natalie McCall, Aziza Shad
    Pages 37-63
  4. Early Warning Signs of Cancer in Children/Models for Early Diagnosis

    • Stelios Poyiadjis, Lisine Tuyisenge
    Pages 65-72
  5. Care and Prevention of Infection

    • Miguela A. Caniza, Gabriela Maron
    Pages 73-90
  6. Nutritional Assessment and Intervention

    • Paul C. Rogers, Judy Schoeman
    Pages 91-112
  7. Oncologic Emergencies

    • Inam Chitsike, Scott C. Howard
    Pages 113-127
  8. Essential Medicines and Pharmacy Services

    • John T. Wiernikowski, Ronald D. Barr
    Pages 129-137
  9. Palliative and Supportive Care

    • Jan Du Plessis, David N. Korones
    Pages 139-152
  10. Psycho-Social Aspects/Parent Support Groups

    • Kenneth Dollman, Wondu Bekele, Kazuyo Watanabe
    Pages 153-158
  11. Nursing Care of Children with Cancer

    • Lisa Morrissey, Julia M. Challinor, Eleanor De Beer, Colleen Nixon
    Pages 159-180
  12. Paediatric Radiotherapy

    • Jeannette Parkes, Julie Wetter
    Pages 181-206
  13. Procedures in Pediatric Oncology: Practical Guidelines

    • Furqan Shaikh, Kalid Asrat, Chifumbe Chintu
    Pages 207-224
  14. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

    • Stephen P. Hunger, Federico G. Antillon
    Pages 225-238
  15. Acute Myeloid Leukemia

    • Miguel Bonilla, Raul C. Ribeiro
    Pages 239-255
  16. Hodgkin Lymphoma

    • Monika Metzger, Mhamed Harif
    Pages 257-269
  17. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

    • David K. Stones, Biobele J. Brown
    Pages 271-290

About this book

Typically, manuals of pediatric hematology-oncology are written by specialists from high-income countries, and usually target an audience with a sub-specialist level of training, often assisted by cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment facilities. However, approximately 80% of new cases of cancer in children appear in mid- and low-income countries. Almost invariably, general practitioners or general pediatricians without special training in oncology will look after children with malignancies who enter the health care system in these countries. The diagnostic facilities are usually limited, as are the treatment options. The survival figures in these conditions are somewhere below 20%, while in high-income countries they are in the range of 80% for many childhood cancers. 

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Countries with Limited Resources is the only book of its kind to provide specific guidance applicable to limited resource settings and builds up from the foundation of general practitioner or general pediatrician competence. Written and edited by leaders in the field, this manual educates physicians on the essential components of the discipline, filtered through the experience of specialists from developing countries, with immediate applicability in the specific healthcare environment in these countries.​

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa

    Daniela Cristina Stefan

  • Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Boston, USA

    Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo

About the editors

Dr. Cristina Stefan is Professor, Senior Consultant, and Head of Hematology and Oncology Service, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Univeristy of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Children's Hospital (South Africa).

Dr. Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo is Associate Medical Director for Clinical Trials at the Dana-Farber Harvard Medical Cancer Center, the Director of the Pediatric Solid Tumor Program, Medical Director of the Pediatric Oncology Clinical Trials, Program Leader for Experimental Therapeutics in the Department of Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Children's Hospital.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Countries with Limited Resources

  • Book Subtitle: A Practical Manual

  • Editors: Daniela Cristina Stefan, Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3891-5

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4614-3890-8Published: 16 November 2013

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-5351-6Published: 23 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4614-3891-5Published: 18 November 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 415

  • Number of Illustrations: 20 b/w illustrations, 47 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Oncology, Hematology, Pediatrics

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