Supportive Care In Cancer: A Handbook For Oncologists (Basic and Clinical Oncology) - Hardcover

Klastersky, Jean; Schimpff, Stephen C.; Senn, Hans-Jorg

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0824719980 ISBN 13: 9780824719982

Publisher: CRC Press, 1999

Synopsis

This totally revised and expanded reference provides comprehensive, single-source coverage of the multiple approaches caregivers take to relieve the emotional distress and physical discomfort of patients suffering from neoplasia.
By supplying practical guidelines to diagnose and treat complications arising from antineoplastic therapy and elaborating on topics originally presented in the first edition, the Second Edition of Supportive Care in Cancer

contains new chapters on complementary and alternative medical techniques for cancer support care and on cancer care in the home

offers the latest thoughts regarding the importance of educating and counseling patients

supplies an updated bibliography and nearly 1900 references-500 new to this edition-to assist with further study

covers the most frequent and life-threatening problems-including infection and metabolic derangement-in greater detail

addresses sexual adjustments made by patients to cancer and its therapy

explores fungal, viral, and other uncommon infections

gives a new emphasis on hospice and terminal care

examines fatigue and the management of side effects through physical, psychological, and spiritual assistance

considers dermatological complications

and more!

About this title

Review

"Unqualified praise for the previous edition It defines a more complete approach to the supportive care of patients than hasbeen available in the literature."-Annals of Oncology It is unique in its breadth of subject material."The book is well illustrated and visually appealing. It is most remarkable for a consistent outline style throughout the multiply authored chapters. This allows easy use as a reference for specific topicsan excellent addition to a reference library."-Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal "[Includes an] extensive chapter on the treatment of infection in neutropenic patientsan issue not usually addressed in palliative care settings.The chapter on obstructive syndromes is detailed. The chapter related to the care of osteoma patients is particularly good, filled with illustrations and practical tips.often neglected in other teaching resources."-Karger Biobehavioral Medicine Series The scope of this volume is indeed broad, which is certainly a strength of the work. Most chapters are short"[and] provide good depth of coverage.routine topics are all well coveredmost clinicians will find them useful.a valuable reference. Particularly well written. an overall good resource."-Journal of the National Cancer Institute This work will be particularly useful to oncologists and oncology nurses who manage cancer patients." This second edition includes chapter summaries as well as an increase in the number of charts, tables and figures. Additional chapters have been added to include the areas of complementary care, home care, hospices, terminal care, and fatigue. This is a recommended work for medical libraries and useful resource for the practicing clinician. E-Streams awell written book that is easy to read and very informative.... recommend[ed]....It addresses a number of common problems encountered in current oncology practice andmake[s] a very useful guide. "- British Oncology Association News

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0824719980
• ISBN 13: 9780824719982
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 824