A Physician's Guide to Pain and Symptom Management in Cancer Patients - Softcover

Abrahm, Janet L.

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9780801881015: A Physician's Guide to Pain and Symptom Management in Cancer Patients

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801881013 ISBN 13: 9780801881015

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2005

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Janet L. Abrahm argues that all causes of suffering experienced by people with cancer, be they physical, psychological, social, or spiritual, should be treated at all stages: at diagnosis, during curative therapy, in the event that cancer recurs, and during the final months. In the second edition of this symptom-oriented guide, she provides primary care physicians, advanced practice nurses, internists and oncologists with detailed information and advice for alleviating the stress and pain of patients and family members alike.

The new edition includes the latest information on patient and family communication and counseling, on medical, surgical, and complementary and alternative treatments for symptoms caused by cancer and cancer treatments, and on caring for patients in the last days and their bereaved families. Updated case histories, medication tables, Practice Points, and bibliographies provide clinicians with the information they need to treat their cancer patients effectively and compassionately.

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About the Author:

Janet L. Abrahm, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of the Pain and Palliative Care Programs at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Review:

Easy to follow and... a useful reference for healthcare providers who are new at managing pain in the cancer patient.

(Mimi M. Lo Annals of Pharmacotherapy)

This is an important, intelligent, and well-researched book... Should be particularly useful to clinicians.

(Cancer World)

The second edition of Janet Abrahm's book refines an already polished gem.

(Charles F. von Gunten, M.D., Ph.D. Journal of Palliative Medicine)

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