This handbook gives practicing nurses a comprehensive, easily accessible reference on cancer pathophysiology, treatment modalities, types of cancer, disease- and treatment-related complications, and oncologic emergencies. Written by nurses at one of the world’s leading cancer centers, the book presents state-of-the-art, practical information on patient management in an outline format that is quick and easy to use. It offers advice on caring for patients with the full range of cancer diagnoses in medical-surgical, primary care, and home care settings and addresses the nursing issues associated with all current treatment modalities, including biological therapies and complementary and alternative therapies.

Pocket Oncology, developed and edited by oncologists at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, is a simple, yet comprehensive, review of basic principles of cancer management. Prepared in the style and format of books in the popular Pocket Notebook series, Pocket Oncology is intended as a quick reference presented in easy to read bulleted text, and using diagrams and charts where appropriate. Each oncologic disease is presented on two facing pages that review initial clinical presentation, pathophysiology, staging, current standard of care treatments, and active areas of current research. Edited by Alexander Drilon and Michael Postow, the content of the book has been written by medical oncology fellows and each disease entity has been authoritatively reviewed by an oncologist with specific expertise in each subspecialty of oncology. Features: -simple, comprehensive, review of basic principles of oncology in easy to read bulleted text, using diagrams and charts where appropriate. -its small size makes it easy to carry the pocket of a lab coat for quick reference to information while in the hospital or oncology clinic. -perfect for medical students, residents, fellows, physician assistants, and nurses who perform daily oncologic care.

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Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice, Eighth Edition continues as the gold standard in oncology nursing. With contributions from the foremost experts in the field, it has remained the definitive reference on the rapidly changing science and practice of oncology nursing for more than 25 years. Completely updated and revised to reflect the latest research and developments in the care of patients with cancer, the Eighth Edition includes new chapters on the biology of cancer, sleep disorders, and palliative care across the cancer continuum. The Eighth Edition also includes significant updates to the basic science chapters to reflect recent increases in scientific knowledge, especially relating to genes and cancer. Also heavily revised are the sections devoted to the dynamics of cancer prevention, detection, and diagnosis, as well as treatment, oncologic emergencies, end of life care, and professional and legal issues for oncology nurses.