This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the current state-of-the-art in skin cancer, exploring the recent developments, appraising the current evidence and providing future directions with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and need for clinical trials. It covers all aspects of skin cancers, including epidemiology, pathology, surgical and non-surgical treatments.

It will be a valuable reference for oncologists, dermatologists, dermatopathologists, surgeons, allied health care professionals and other specialists and trainees with a special interest in skin cancer who want to update their knowledge in the multidisciplinary management of such patients. The book will be of interest to medical physicists and radiographers who would like an overview of the current practice in skin cancer. The book can be used by students in medicine, nursing, radiography and medical physics.

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Provides a comprehensive review of all aspects of skin cancer management.
Edited by experts in the area, with interdisciplinary and international collaborators.
Promotes a 'Bigger picture' approach to the topic with multidisciplinary insight.

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Foreword
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1. Biology of Skin Invasion and Skin Metastases
2. Chemoprevention and Photoprotection in Non-Melanoma Skin Neoplasms
3. Aetiology and Epidemiology of Non-Melanoma Skin Neoplasms
4. Clinical Presentation of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer and Selected Dermatological Manifestations
5. Dermatopathology of Keratinocyte Tumors
6. Dermatopathology of Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Cutaneous Lymphoma and Cutaneous Soft Tissue Sarcoma
7. Imaging in Non-Melanoma Skin Neoplasms
8. Skin Biopsy for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
9. Staging Systems in Non-Melanoma Skin Neoplasms and Prognostication
10. Topical, Ablative and Light-Based Therapies for Non-Melanoma Skin Neoplasms
11. Primary Excision and Surgical Reconstruction in Non-Melanoma Skin Neoplasms
12. Mohs Surgery
13. Nodal Metastases in Head and Neck Skin Squamous Cell Carcinomas
14. Radiobiology of the Skin and Non-Melanoma Skin Neoplasms
15. Medical Physics and Planning in Skin Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy
16. Radiotherapy to the Primary in Keratinocyte and Merkel Cell Cancers and to Skin Metastases
17. Post-Operative Radiation Therapy for Keratinocyte Carcinoma and Merkel Cell Carcinoma
18. Experiences when Irradiating Grafts and Flaps for Skin Cancer
19. Skin Brachytherapy (Contact and Interventional Radiotherapy)
20. Early and Late Toxicity in Skin Radiotherapy
21. Combined Radiotherapy and Systemic Treatment in Keratinocyte and Merkel Cell Carcinomas
22. Radiotherapy in Cutaneous Lymphomas and Cutaneous Sarcomas
23. Treatment of Locally Advanced and Metastatic Skin Carcinomas
24. Systemic Treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma and Dermal Sarcomas
25. Systemic Treatment of Cutaneous Lymphomas
26. Management of Skin Cancer in the Immunocompromised Patient
27. Dermatology and Oncology in Skin of Colour
28. Skin Cancer Management in the Elderly and Frail
29. Quality of Life and Cosmetic Assessment in Skin Cancer Treatment
30. Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Skin Cancer Management
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