Oxford Textbook of Cancer in Children

The Oxford Textbook of Cancer in Children, now in its seventh edition, provides an authoritative, up-to-date resource on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of childhood cancers. Reflecting remarkable improvements in survival rates—now approaching 80% at five years in high-income countries—the book combines clinical guidance with foundational knowledge on tumor biology and the development of therapies. It is designed for an international, multidisciplinary audience, highlighting collaborative approaches in pediatric oncology and advances in areas such as immunotherapy, adolescent and young adult cancers, and brain and CNS tumors.

Key Features:

• Thoroughly revised and updated seventh edition with new chapters on cancer immunotherapy and adolescent/young adult oncology.
• Expanded coverage of brain and central nervous system tumors.
• Combines clear clinical guidance with insights into tumor biology and historical development of treatments.
• International, multidisciplinary authorship, including pediatric oncologists, surgeons, radiotherapists, imaging specialists, psychologists, and nurses.
• Emphasizes global collaboration in pediatric oncology for improved therapy development and patient outcomes.
• Practical resource for pediatric oncologists, trainees, hematologists, nurses, allied health professionals, surgeons, and clinical oncologists.