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Cancer basics
- Title
- Cancer basics / edited by Julia Eggert.
- Format
- Book
- Published
- Pittsburgh, Pa. : Oncology Nursing Society, c2010.
- Description
- xvii, 638 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Other contributors
- Eggert, Julia. Oncology Nursing Society.
- Notes
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
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- Foundations. Biology of cance ; Staging and performance status ; Cancer epidemiology and prevention ; Genetic riskfor developing cancer ; Cancer detection measures ; Cultural differences in cancer care
- Treatment options. Pharmacogenomics ; Surgery ; Radiation therapy ; Chemotherapy ; Biologics and targeted therapies ; Hormonal therapy ; Clincial trials ; Complementary and alternative medicine ; Transplantation
- Sympton managment. Alopecia ; Cardiac and pulmonary toxicity ; Cognitive changes ; Dermatologic complications ; Gastrointestinal symptoms ; Genitourinary symptoms ; Hematologic issues ; Hepatic toxicities ; Hypersensitivity ; Pain ; Peripheral neuropathy
- Issues for cancer survivors and their families. Sexual and reproductive issues ; Developmental life stage issues ; Psychosocial issues ; Caring for the adult childhood cancer survivor ; Ethical issues.
- Subject headings
- Cancer--Nursing.
- Medical subjects
- Neoplasms--nursing.
- ISBN
- 9781890504908 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1890504904 (pbk. : alk. paper)