Symptom Management in Advanced Cancer

Twycross, Robert G., Stark, Claire, Wilcock, Andrew

ISBN 10: 0955254736 / ISBN 13: 9780955254734

Published by Palliativedrugs.com, Limited, 2009

About this Item

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Seller Inventory # GRP91844633

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Symptom Management in Advanced Cancer
• Publisher: Palliativedrugs.com, Limited
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0955254736
• ISBN 13: 9780955254734
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 4th Revised edition.
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Symptom Management in Advanced Cancer provides a framework of knowledge to enable clinicians to develop a systematic and scientific approach to treatment, and practical information and advice on the wide range of symptoms encountered in patients with advanced cancer. The new edition of this established text has been extensively revised and expanded, including an entirely new chapter on last days. Contents General principles Pain relief Alimentary symptoms Respiratory symptoms Psychological symptoms Biochemical syndromes Haematological symptoms Neurological symptoms Urinary symptoms Oedema in advanced cancer Skin care Emergencies Last days

About the Author

Respectively Emeritus Clinical Reader in Palliative Medicine, Oxford University; MacMillan Clinical Reader in Palliative Medicine and Medical Oncology, Nottingham University, Consultant Physician, Hayward House, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, City Campus; Specialist Registrar in Palliative Medicine, Oxford Postgraduate Deanery