Supportive Care of the Cancer Patient

Name: Supportive Care of the Cancer Patient
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ISBN: 9780340561713

ISBN-10: 0340561718

ISBN-13: 9780340561713

Edition: 1997

Authors: John W. Sweetenham, Chris Williams

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Throughout this century patients with cancer have endured often harsh treatments with the hope that any adversity justifies the ultimate cure. Since the effects of the underlying tumor and its therapy can often make the patient very ill, careful management is required if the harmful complications of the cancer itself and the side effects of the drugs and radiation are to be avoided. Supportive Care of the Cancer Patient provides strategies for the optimal management of such patients. The emphasis is on maximizing both quality and duration of life. Focusing on the serious and often life-threatening complications resulting from cancer and its treatment, this book offers guidance on…

Book details

List price: $58.00
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Hodder Education Group
Publication date: 1/8/1998
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 336
Size: 6.70" wide x 9.70" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.518
Language: English

Chris Williams is the director of Big Hero 6 . Williams directed and co-wrote Bolt as well as the short Glago's Guest for which he earned an Annie Award for his storyboarding. He was nominated for an Annie Award for writing on The Emperor's New Groove . Williams has worked in the story department on several Disney animated features including Mulan , Lilo & Stitch , and Frozen . He lives in Los Angeles.




Supportive Therapy


Bone Marrow Effects of Anticancer Therapy


Management of Infectious Complications in the Patient with Cancer


Support of Non-Hematologic Complications of Cytoxic Therapy


Chronopharmacology and Avoidance of Anticancer Drug Toxicity



Therapy and Biological Agents


The Role of Cytokines in the Supportive Care of the Cancer Patient


Sepsis - The Role of Cytokines and Possible Strategies to Interfere with Their Action



Support of Treatment Related Complications


Improved Control of Chemotherapy - Induced Emesis


Treatment of Malignancies and Infectious Complications in Patients with HIV Infection



Psychological Support


Psychological Support for Cancer Patients and their Medical Carers


Supportive Therapy of Elderly Cancer Patients



Specific Supportive Problems


Interventional Radiology in the Management of Malignant Disease


Calcium and Skeletal Complications of Cancer


Metabolic Effects of Tumours


Morphine Metabolism: an Evaluation of Recent Research and its Clinical Implications


Haemostatic Abnormalities in Patients with Cancer