Prognostic Markers in Hematologic Oncology

Effective treatment of the tumors of the hematopoietic system now often depends on an exact prognosis for the disorder concerned, and so the hematopathologist can give vital direction to the hematologic or oncologic clinician. "Prognostic Markers in Hematologic Oncology" comprehensively presents the numerous predictive and prognostic parameters in the practice of oncologic haematology and underlines their clinical relevance. This well-presented text is split into two parts, covering the following key areas, each systemically organized to ensure that this important material is easy to locate: descriptions of all of the most important parameters, including a short account of the methodology for the test, the type of specimen needed for the test to be optimally performed, and the list of disorders for which the test is significant; and the prognostic and predictive markers most relevant for the most common hematologic entities. Unique and timely, this will be an indispensable resource for any hematologic oncologist or hematopathologist.