"Colorectal Cancer" (Contemporary Issues in Cancer Imaging Series, Brown, 2008, hardbound, 272 pages, 158 illustrations): This book covers major advances that have occurred in diagnosis, staging, preoperative and adjuvant therapy, surgery and follow-up assessment of patients with colorectal cancer. A multidisciplinary team brings together expertise from many specialties to promote the understanding and application of modern imaging in overall patient management. SIR member, $90; nonmember, $100.

"Prostate Cancer" (Contemporary Issues in Cancer Imaging Series, Hricak and Scardino, 2008, hardbound, 242 pages, 120 illustrations): This comprehensive volume describes the clinical value of imaging for improving not only staging and treatment selection, but also the diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment follow-up for patients with prostate cancer. This is a valuable reference for interventional radiologists, radiologists, urologists, medical and radiation oncologists and all practitioners involved in the management of prostate cancer. SIR member, $90; nonmember, $100.

"Carcinoma of the Kidney" (Contemporary Issues in Cancer Imaging Series, Patel, 2007, hardbound, 256 pages, 224 illustrations): This practical, clinically oriented volume focuses on the diagnostic and clinical challenges of diagnosing kidney tumors. It discusses the shifts in the epidemiology, genetics, diagnosis and management of renal cancer over the last two decades. SIR member, $90; nonmember, $100.

Patient information brochures are also available from SIR. These brochures include "Minimally Invasive Treatments for Cancer" and "What Is Interventional Radiology?" SIR member, $50 (pack of 100); nonmember, $100 (pack of 100).

Source: Society of Interventional Radiology