Written by clinicians and scientists from the National Cancer Institute, National Naval Medical Center, and scholars from other academic institutions, the Bethesda Handbook fellows and other medical and physician staff of the National Cancer Institute, the Bethesda Handbook of Clinical Oncology is a comprehensive oncology handbook designed specifically for quick consultation at the patient's bedside. The book covers all malignancies and provides physicians and nurse practitioners with clear, concise guidelines on what to do when faced with an actual case. Each chapter includes risk factors, staging, prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment. The content will be updated every two years to ensure that all information is current.