| Description |
1 online resource (819 pages) |
| Contents |
Front Cover; Series Introduction; Preface; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1. Therapy of Infections in Cancer Patients; Chapter 2. Fungal Infections; Chapter 3. Management of Viral Infections; Chapter 4. New and Unusual Infections in Neutropenic Patients with Cancer: Concern About Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria; Chapter 5. Prevention of Infection in Cancer Patients; Chapter 6. Bleeding and Coagulation Problems; Chapter 7. Bone Marrow Transplantation; Chapter 8. Management of Nausea and Vomiting; Chapter 9. Oral Care for the Cancer Patient; Chapter 10. Mucositis; Chapter 11. Diarrhea |
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Chapter 12. Chemotherapy Side Effects and Their ManagementChapter 13. Management of Cancer Anorexia and Cachexia; Chapter 14. Sexual Health and Functioning After Cancer; Chapter 15. Pain Control in Patients with Cancer; Chapter 16. Psychiatric Disorders in Cancer Patients; Chapter 17. Obstructive Syndromes; Chapter 18. Management of Malignant Effusion; Chapter 19. Neurological Complications; Chapter 20. Bone Metastases; Chapter 21. Dermatologic Complications; Chapter 22. Intensive Care and Oncological Emergencies; Chapter 23. Outpatient Management of Chemotherapy Treated Patients |
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Chapter 24. Infusion, Access Devices, and Complications of ExtravasationChapter 25. Practical Guide to Chemotherapy and Hormonal Therapy Administration for Physicians and Nurses; Chapter 26. Ostomy Care; Chapter 27. Fatigue in Patients with Cancer; Chapter 28. Care of the Patient Close to Death; Chapter 29. Delivery of Cancer Care at Home; Chapter 30. Complementary Medicine*; Chapter 31. Hospice and Palliative Care; Chapter 32. Information, Education, and Counseling: Essentials of Supportive Cancer Care; Index ; About the Editors ; Back Cover |
| Summary |
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 Cancercontains new chapters on complementary and alternative medical techniques for cancer support care and on cancer care in the home offers the latest th |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Cancer -- Palliative treatment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Cancer -- Complications -- Treatment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Cancer -- Complications -- Treatment
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Cancer -- Palliative treatment
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Schimpff, Stephen C
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Senn, Hans-Jorg
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| ISBN |
9781135548339 |
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1135548331 |
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