In essence the scope and intensive coverage of the book provides a historical perspective of the advances made over the past 30 years and emerging concepts and prospects for new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. This is based upon past experiences and new discoveries. It also provides a unique opportunity for pediatric and adult medical oncologists, physicians in training, orthopedic surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, radiotherapists, oncology nurses and allied professionals involved in the care of pediatric/adolescent patients with osteosarcoma to become acquainted with prevailing methods of treatment and new and evolving concepts and developments.

"Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone malignancy.  Remarkable advances have occurred in the management of this cancer over the last two decades.  In this text experts in the field discuss the most pertinent biologic and clinical issues relevant to the disease."

Steven T. Rosen, M.D.
Series Editor