| Description |
xiv, 315 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Jones and Bartlett series in oncology |
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Jones and Bartlett series in oncology.
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| Contents |
1. Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies / Peg Esper -- 2. Screening and Early Detection / Anne Robin Waldman -- 3. Cellular Characteristics, Pathophysiology, and Disease Manifestations / Jennifer Cash -- 4. Assessment and Diagnosis / Cindy Jo Horrell -- 5. Staging of Prostate Cancer / Mary Collins -- 6. Treatment Decision Making / William Tester and Maria DeVito Brouch -- 7. Expectant Management: The Art and Science of Watchful Waiting / Maureen E. O'Rourke and Andrew S. Griffin -- 8. Surgical Care of the Patient with Prostate Cancer / Dawn M. Osborne -- 9. A Patient's Perspective on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate Cancer with Radiation Therapy / Edgar Herbert, Jr. -- 10. Radiation Therapy / Heidi M. Volpe -- 11. Hormonal Therapy / Laura Stempkowski -- 12. Chemotherapy for Prostate Cancer / Jeanne Held-Warmkessel -- 13. Quality of Life After Treatment for Prostate Cancer / Esther Muscari Lin and Maria D. Kelly |
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14. Advanced Prostate Cancer: Symptom Management / Jeanne Held-Warmkessel -- 15. Prostate Cancer Resources for Patients, Families, and Professionals / Carol Blecher |
| Summary |
"Nurses need to be aware of the trends in prostate cancer management. They need the most up-to-date information possible in order to provide accurate patient education and competent nursing care to men with prostate cancer. This book addresses those issues in a very concise and thorough manner."--BOOK JACKET. "This book will be indispensable to oncology nurses and advanced practice nurses practicing in general medical oncology, surgical oncology, and urologic oncology. Nursing and medical students will also find this book to be an invaluable resource."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Prostate -- Cancer -- Nursing.
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Prostate -- Cancer.
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Prostatic Neoplasms -- nursing.
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| Author |
Held-Warmkessel, Jeanne.
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| LC no. |
99044509 |
| ISBN |
0763710814 (paperback) |
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