Oncology Resources
Selected resources - for more on this topic contact the library
Useful Websites
Cancer Gateway - includes research highlights and latest research articles
Cancer Research UK - cancer news, statistics, science and health... bringing cancer information you can use direct to your desktop
Cancer Nursing - a free online cancer care learning site with free online courses such as PICC chemotherapy - aimed at nurses but applicable for many professions
The Institute of Cancer Research is one of the world's leading cancer research organisations and is internationally renowned for the quality of its science
SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results) - this site from the US National Cancer Institute gives information about US cancer statistics
Electronic Journls - Top 5 - Athens account required
Other e-journals are available: log in with NHS Athens at NHS Evidence
Cancer Research - 1916 onwards (delayed 1 year)
Clinical Cancer Research - 1995 onwards (delayed 1 year)
Lancet Oncology - 2000 onwards (delayed 2 months)
Nature Reviews Cancer - 2001 onwards (delayed 1 year)
The British Journal of Cancer - 2000 onwards (delayed 1 year)
Print Journals
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CGH |
| Cancer |
2009 onwards |
| Cancer nursing |
2005 onwards |
| Lancet Oncology |
2001 onwards |
| Radiotherapy and Oncology |
1998 onwards |
Surgical Oncology
Clinics of North America
View a list of Clinic topics |
1993 onwards |
Electronic Books - Athens account required
Blake, M. A. ; Kalra, M. K. (2008). Imaging in oncology. (Cancer treatment and research; 143). New York : Springer
Jurisica, I.; Wigle, D. A. ; Wong, B. (2007). Cancer informatics in the post genomic era: toward information-based medicine. (Cancer treatment and research). New York: Springer
Harrington, K.; Vile, R. G.; Pandha, H. S. (2008). Viral therapy of cancer. Chichester: John Wiley
Roth, J. A.; Cox, J. D.; Hong, W. K. (2008). Lung cancer. 3rd ed. Oxford: Blackwell
Schwartz, R. A. (2008). Skin cancer: recognition and management. 2nd ed. Oxford: Blackwell
New Books
| Title |
Shelved at |
| Davies, P. S. ; D'Arcy, Y. M. (2013) Compact clinical guide to cancer pain management : an evidence-based approach for nurses. (Compact Clinical Guide). New York : Springer. |
QZ700
CGH |
| Dept of Health ; Age UK ; MacMillan Cancer Support (2012). Cancer services coming of age : learning from the Improving Cancer Treatment Assessment and Support for Older People Project. London : Dept of Health. |
QZ615
CGH/GRH |
| Govindan, R. (2012). Devita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's cancer: principles and practice of oncology review. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa; Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. |
QZ210 CGH |
| Hesketh, R. (2013). Introduction to cancer biology : a concise journey from epidemiology and molecular biology to treatment and prospects. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press. |
QZ400
CGH |
| Waxman, J. (2012). The elephant in the room: stories about cancer patients and their doctors. London: Springer |
QZ210
CGH |
Please contact the library to suggest appropriate books for purchase
Need to know more?
For a full list of books & journals use our online catalogue - www.swims.nhs.uk
To find more e-journals go to NHS Evidence and log in with your NHS Athens account
To ask for a literature search on a specific topic contact the library, details below
Updated - 18th March 2013 CG
(Books - 9th April 2013 DC)