Global Perspectives in Ocular Oncology

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Abstract

Eye cancers vary in presentation depending upon geographic location and access to healthcare. Global Perspectives in Ocular Oncology offers an international platform for leading ocular oncologists and multidisciplinary specialists to highlight worldwide strengths and solutions to the challenges in treating eye cancer. The goal of the book is to provide a universal view on the management of adult and pediatric tumors affecting the eye and ocular adnexa. A range of topics pertinent to the global community have been included. Organized into seven distinct sections, this book covers international collaborations and initiatives, technology and innovations, and novel treatment strategies. In addition, it provides a glimpse into the future of the specialty. The emphasis on sharing perspectives as well as the global and multidisciplinary framework of the book are unique to the market. This work will appeal to a variety of audiences including ocular oncologists and ophthalmic subspecialists, oncologists and other specialists, optometrists, geneticists, allied medical professionals, and trainees entering these disciplines.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGlobal Perspectives in Ocular Oncology
EditorsBhavna V. Chawla, Mary E. Aronow
PublisherSpringer Nature Switzerland AG
Pages83-100
Number of pages426
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-08250-4
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-08249-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • Chemotherapy
  • Choroidal melanoma
  • Enucleation
  • Eye cancer
  • Global care
  • Immunotherapy
  • Melanocytic tumor
  • Ocular oncology
  • Pediatric oncology
  • Radiation
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Uveal melanoma

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