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This large and comprehensive textbook, which covers the entire scope of nuclear oncology and was written by more than 80 of the world’s most distinguished authors, represents a monumental work. A large overview section at the beginning addresses the principles of nuclear imaging and therapy, starting with the basic principles of nuclear medicine, instrumentation, and radiopharmaceuticals, and then covers general topics in oncology such as drug resistance and organ toxicity from chemotherapy. This is followed by several broad chapters on radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies, treatment of bony metastases with radionuclides, and pediatric oncology. Most of the book consists of an organ system-by-organ system series of sections and chapters that covers nearly every tumor type, with emphasis on diagnosis and therapy. Radionuclide techniques for evaluating secondary issues in cancer management for each tumor system, such as shunt evaluation in central nervous system tumors and hepatic artery pump evaluation for liver neoplasias, are also emphasized. Considerable redundancy occurs throughout, as sentinel node scintigraphy is addressed separately in both melanoma and breast cancer, and monoclonal antibodies and positron emission tomography are discussed in many chapters because of the broad application for these two techniques.
This is a classic reference textbook for all students and practitioners of nuclear oncology. It is current and addresses all the standard and advanced technology available, including experimental methods. The book is clearly organized, easy to read, and generously illustrated with many large and, in some cases, full-page figures and tables.
