Mosby's oncology nursing advisor : a comprehensive guide to clinical practice /

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Imprint:St. Louis, MO : Mosby/Elsevier, c2009.
Description:xx, 538 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8265769
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Other authors / contributors:Newton, Susan.
Hickey, Margaret (Margaret M.) RN.
Marrs, Joyce.
ISBN:9780323045971 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0323045979 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents:
  • I. Introduction
  • 1. Cancer Epidemiology
  • 2. Cancer Pathophysiology
  • II. Major Cancers
  • 3. Breast Cancer Invasive Breast Cancer Noninvasive Breast Cancer
  • 4. Central Nervous System
  • Astrocytoma WHO Grade 1
  • Astrocytoma WHO Grade 2
  • Astrocytoma WHO Grade 3
  • Astrocytoma WHO Grade 4
  • Benign Brain Tumors
  • Ependymoma Metastatic Brain Tumors Mixed Glioma Primitive
  • Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) Recurrent Glial Tumor
  • Central Nervous System Malignancies Overview
  • 5. Gastrointestinal System Anal Cancer Biliary (Extrahepatic Bile Duct) and Gallbladder
  • Cancers Colon and Rectal Cancers Esophageal Cancer
  • Gastric Cancer GIST Hepatocellular Cancer Pancreatic Cancer
  • 6. Genitourinary System Bladder Cancer Penile Cancer Prostate Cancer Renal Cancer Testicular Cancer
  • 7. Gynecological Cervical Cancer Endometrial Cancer GTN Ovarian Cancer Vaginal Cancer Vulvar Cancer
  • 8. Head and Neck Laryngeal Oral Pharyngeal Salivary Thyroid and Parathyroid
  • 9. Leukemia Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Chronic Lymphocytic
  • Leukemia Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Myelodysplatic Syndrome
  • 10. Lymphoma Hodgkin Lymphoma Nonhodgkin Lymphoma
  • 11. Multiple Myeloma
  • 12. Lung Cancer Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • 13. Sarcomas Chondrosarcoma Ewing's Kaposi's Soft Tissue
  • 14. Skin Cancer Melanoma Nonmelanoma
  • III. Principles Of Cancer Management
  • 15. Surgical Therapy
  • 16. Radiation Therapy
  • 17. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Overview and Priorities for Nursing Care
  • 18. Biological Response Modifiers
  • 19. Chemotherapy
  • 20. Chemotherapeutic Agents
  • 21. Targeted Therapy
  • 22. Targeted Therapy Agents
  • 23. Hormonal Therapy
  • 24. Hormonal Therapy Agents
  • 25. Complementary & Alternative Therapy
  • 26. Complementary & Alternative Therapy Agents
  • IV. Principles Of Symptom Management
  • 27. Alopecia
  • 28. Alterations in Sexuality
  • 29. Anorexia
  • 30. Anxiety
  • 31. Arthralgias and Myalgias
  • 32. Confusion
  • 33. Constipation
  • 34. Cough
  • 35. Depressed Mood
  • 36. Diarrhea
  • 37. Dizziness and Vertigo
  • 38. Dysphagia
  • 39. Dyspnea
  • 40. Esophagitis
  • 41. Fatigue
  • 42. Fever
  • 43. Flu-Like Syndrome
  • 44. Headache
  • 45. Hiccups
  • 46. Lymphedema
  • 47. Menopausal Symptoms
  • 48. Mucositis
  • 49. Nausea and Vomiting
  • 50. Pain
  • 51. Peripheral Neuropathy
  • 52. Pleural Effusion
  • 53. Pruritis
  • 54. Seizures
  • 55. Sleep Disturbances
  • 56. Xerostomia
  • V. Oncologic Emergencies/Emergent Issues
  • 57. Structural Emergencies Bowel Obstruction Cystitis
  • Neoplastic Cardiac Tamponade Radiation
  • Pneumonitis Spinal Cord Suppression Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
  • Urinary Tract Infection Urinary Tract Obstruction
  • 58. Metabolic Emergencies Adrenal Failure Hypercalcemia Hyperuricemia Hypoglycemia SIADH Tumor Lysis Syndrome
  • 59. Hematologic Emergencies DIC DVT Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Pulmonary Embolism Sepsis TTP
  • VI. Palliative Care And End-Of-Life Issues
  • 60. Palliative and Hospice Care
  • 62. Cultural Issues in Cancer Care
  • 63. Ethical Considerations
  • 64. Final Hours
  • 65. Loss, Grief, and Bereavement
  • VII. Patient Teaching