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 biomarker
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Practical Management of Thyroid Cancer
Ujjal K. Mallick · Clive Harmer Ernest L. Mazzaferri · Pat Kendall-Taylor Editors
Practical Management of Thyroid Cancer A Multidisciplinary Approach Second Edition
Editors Ujjal K. Mallick Consultant (Hon) Northern Centre for Cancer Care Freeman Hospital Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom Ernest L. Mazzaferri†
Clive Harmer London United Kingdom Pat Kendall-Taylor Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom
ISBN 978-3-319-91724-5 ISBN 978-3-319-91725-2 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91725-2 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018954115 1st edition: Springer-Verlag London Limited 2006 2nd edition: © Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
This edition is dedicated to all who happened to have had Thyroid Cancer, hoping it might provide some incremental benefit and support.
Preface
“Think globally, act locally” is a contemporary maxim with wide implications for many fields including medicine. In our increasingly connected world, knowledge is constantly flowing across national boundaries. This book is a collective endeavour to facilitate access to cutting-edge internationally approved thyroid cancer treatment recommendations and its evidential basis. Written by world authorities from many countries, this edition, like the previous one, is also directed at a global readership. The foundation of contemporary thyroid cancer management, and especially its areas of controversy, rests upon sound clinical judgement. Wellinformed clinician/patient shared decision-making is mandatory. We hope the practical management information detailed in this book, adapted to local
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