Oncology nursing / [edited by] Martha E. Langhorne, Janet S. Fulton, Shirley E. Otto.

Other author Langhorne, Martha E.
Other author Fulton, Janet S.
Other author Otto, Shirley E.
Format Book
Publication InfoSt. Louis, MO : Mosby/Elsevier, ©2007.
Descriptionxxiii, 792 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Subjects

Contents Pathophysiology -- Genetics -- Epidemiology -- Prevention, screening, and detection -- Cancer diagnosis and staging -- Cancer of the brain and central nervous system -- Breast cancers -- Colorectal cancers -- Gastrointestinal cancers -- Genitourinary cancers -- Gynecologic cancers -- Head and neck cancers -- Leukemia -- Lung cancer -- Malignant lymphoma -- Multiple myeloma -- Skin cancers -- Pediatric oncology -- Surgery -- Radiation therapy -- Chemotherapy -- Biotherapy -- Bone marrow and stem cell transplant -- Complications of cancer and cancer treatment -- Cancer clinical trials -- Nutrition -- Skin integrity -- Bone marrow suppression -- Oral mucositis -- Psychosocial care -- Sexuality -- Functional status in the patient with cancer -- Patient education -- Palliative care -- Family caregiving -- Ethical considerations -- Dyspnea -- Pain -- Sleep disturbance -- Nausea -- Hot flashes.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN2007921395
ISBN9780323041850 :
ISBN032304185X