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

Klastersky, Jean; Schimpff, Jean; 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 has...been 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 topics...an excellent addition to a reference library. -DoodyBrigitte Perrin, Jean Bousquet, Frangois-Bernard Michel

Appendix: Occupational History Form -- -DoodyBrigitte Perrin, Jean Bousquet,

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