Cancer Treatment - Hardcover

Haskell, Charles M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0721623441 ISBN 13: 9780721623443

Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd, 1990

Synopsis

3rd Edition provides a state-of-the-art depiction of modern, multidisciplinary cancer management with an emphasis on the role of cancer chemotherapy. Focuses on principles and modalities of cancer diagnosis, treatment and supportive care. Includes discussions on infections, vascular access, bone marrow transplants, rehabilitation, cancer nursing, psychosocial care, and more. Completely up-to-date with over 15,000 references.

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Synopsis

A state-of-the-art reference that provides an objective, and independent review of modern cancer management. Practical, comprehensive, yet succinct, the book summarizes the principles and modalities of cancer treatment. It considers the diagnosis and treatment of specific neoplasms and discusses supportive care, and reviews selected aspects of investigational therapy. It covers individual forms of neoplastic disease, including the etiology, epidemiology, biology, and diagnosis. It also presents a succinct guide to selected regimens of antiemetic therapy, hydration for cisplatin administration, and the dosages and schedules of combination chemotherapy. The text details key drugs used in cancer treatment in a consistent format for easy reference. It uses the international TNM staging system recommended by the American Joint Committee on Cancer. Also discussed are the ethical and philosophical considerations in cancer treatment.

Edition details

• Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0721623441
• ISBN 13: 9780721623443
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 1113