Oncology Nursing Secrets

Name: Oncology Nursing Secrets
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ISBN: 9781560534778

ISBN-10: 156053477X

ISBN-13: 9781560534778

Edition: 2nd 2001 (Revised)

Authors: Rose A. Gates, Regina M. Fink

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The second edition of this popular oncology Secrets nursing texts continues to answer the tough questions that are asked on a daily basis. Following on from the success of the first edition, this text is split into chapters by subject area ranging from diagnosis to treatment and the recovery process. This handy guide has all the nurse needs to know about oncology nursing in one quick and easy-to-access resource.

Book details

List price: $39.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 5/14/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 608
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English




General Overview of Cancer



Biology of Cancer




Cancer Prevention and Detection




Diagnosis and Staging




Treatment of Cancer



Principles of Therapy




Surgical Oncology




Radiation Therapy




Principles of Chemotherapy




New Chemotherapy Agents




Tips for Administering Chemotherapy




Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant




Biologic Therapy




Clinical Trials




Blood Components




Vascular Access Devices




Genetic Advances




Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies




Hematologic Malignancies



Hodgkin's Disease




Leukemia




Multiple Myeloma




Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma




Solid Tumors



AIDS-related Malignancies




Bladder Cancer




Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas




Brain Tumors




Breast Cancer




Colorectal Cancer




Endocrine Cancers




Gastric, Pancreatic, Hepatocellular, and Gallbladder Cancers




Gynecologic Cancers




Cancers of the Head and Neck




Lung Cancer




Malignant Melanoma




Prostate Cancer




Renal Cell Carcinoma




Testicular Cancer




Cancer of Unknown Primary Sites




Symptom Management



Constipation




Cancer-related Diarrhea




Depression and Anxiety




Fatigue




Lymphedema Secondary to Cancer Treatment




Mucositis




Nausea and Vomiting




Nutritional Support




Organ Toxicities and Late Effects: Risks of Treatment




Pain Management




Palliative Care




Sexuality




Skin Breakdown




Oncologic Emergencies and Complications



Cardiac Tamponade




Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation




Hypercalcemia of Malignancy




Infections in Immunosuppressed Patients




Spinal Cord Compression




Superior Vena Cava Syndrome




Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone




Tumor Lysis Syndrome




Caring for the Person with Cancer



Communication in Cancer Care: Making Every Word Count




Cancer and Pregnancy




Cancer in the Elderly




Culture and Cancer




Religion and Spirituality




Family and Caregiver Issues




Survivorship




Hospice Care




Advance Directives and End-of-life Decisions




Common Ethical Dilemmas




Humor




Self-care Strategies for Nurses: Prevention of Compassion Fatigue and Burnout




Endnotes: Coping and Storytelling



Index