English for Oncology (English for medical specialty)

The language of international meetings An original approach to improving English language skills within the context of oncology, through the realistic simulation of an international meeting. Twelve independent self-contained units (10 minutes each) for flexible study. Each unit contains a presentation, a question session and an informal discussion, with language wor## specific and general vocabulary and pronunciation exercises. Also includes four authentic, fully transcribed interviews with American and British oncologists. Three hours of listening practice to a variety of American and British accents. Designed for intermediate level learners who wish to participate more effectively in international meetings. Contents: Cassette 1 Properties of Cancer Cells Epidemiology Cancer Causation Oncogenes Tumor Growth and Kinetics Clinical Features Cassette 2 Evaluation of Patients with Cancer Staging Treatment of Cancer. Side-effects of Therapy Evaluating New Treatments Quality of Life Cassette 3 (authentic interviews) Genes and Cancer Biological Treatment of Cancer Diet and Colon Cancer Quality of Life Breast CancerRichard Edelstein is the author of 'English for Oncology (English for medical specialty)', published 1995 under ISBN 9780471954132 and ISBN 0471954136.