Radiation Therapy A Guide to Patient Care

Name: Radiation Therapy A Guide to Patient Care
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ISBN: 9780323040303

ISBN-10: 0323040306

ISBN-13: 9780323040303

Edition: 2007

Authors: Marilyn L. Haas, William P. Hogle, Giselle J. Moore-Higgs, Tracy K. Gosselin-Acomb, Marilyn Haas

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Focusing on radiation oncology, this resource also provides information on combined modality (chemotherapy/radiation), newer technology, evidence-based guidelines, special patient populations, and in-depth management interventions and patient teaching. In addition to the comprehensive presentations of cancer sites and radiobiology, Radiation Therapy has new special topics on supportive nursing care and clinical practice, addressing the needs of personnel caring for radiation therapy patients in various situations. UNIQUE! Covers care of patients receiving radiation or combined therapies (chemo/radiation). Integrative Systems and Cancer Sites detailed in 13 core chapters. An entire…

Book details

List price: $99.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 3/28/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 786
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.25" long x 1.26" tall
Weight: 3.146
Language: English




Overview



Evolution of Radiation Oncology



Basic Principles of Radiotherapy



Radiation Protection/Safety



Treatment Work-up and Planning



Diagnosis and Staging



Simulation and Treatment Planning



Integrative Systems and Cancer Sites (Radiation Therapy/Chemotherapy)



Central Nervous System Tumors



Head and Neck Cancers



Lung Cancer



Breast Cancer



Gastrointestinal Cancers/Colorectal



Urinary Cancers



Gynecologic Cancers



Male Genitourinary Cancers



Spinal Cord and Bone Metastases



Skin Cancers



Hodgkins Disease and Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma



Soft Tissue Sarcomas



Non-malignant Tumors



Adjuvant Therapies



Chemoradiation



Combined Chemotherapy Safety



Interventional Radiology Procedures



Radioprotectants



Radiopharmaceuticals



Special Treatment Modalities



Sterotactic Irradiation



Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation



Total Body Irradiation/ Total Lymphoid Irradiation



Hyperthermia



Gliasite



Total Skin Electron Beam Therapy



Special Supportive Nursing Care



Radiodermatitis



Pain



Mucosititis



Cancer and Nutrition



Radiation-Induced Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea



Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction



Dimensions of Clinical Practice



Nursing Research and Clinical Trials



Advance Practitioners in Radiation Oncology



Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines



Clinical Outcomes and Documentation



Geriatrics and Radiation Therapy



Applying Complementary Medicine in Radiation Therapy