Supportive care in cancer : a handbook for oncologists / edited by Jean Klastersky, Stephen C. Schimpff, Hans-Jorg Senn.
Contributor(s): Klastersky, J. (Jean)
| Schimpff, Stephen C | Senn, Hansjörg.
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TextSeries: Basic and clinical oncology: 19.Publisher: New York : M. Dekker, c1999Edition: 2nd ed., rev. and expanded.General Notes: Available through the EBSCO e-book Collection, which can be found on the Davenport University Library database page; "First edition published as Handbook of supportive care in cancer"--T.p. verso.Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.Description: 1 online resource (xxii, 810 p.) : ill.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780585129051 .Uniform titles: Handbook of supportive care in cancer. Subject(s): Cancer -- Palliative treatment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc | Cancer -- Complications -- Treatment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc | Cancer -- Palliative treatment | Cancer -- Complications -- TreatmentGenre/Form: Electronic books. DDC classification: 616.99/406 Online resources: Access full-text materials at no charge:. | Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Available through the EBSCO e-book Collection, which can be found on the Davenport University Library database page.
"First edition published as Handbook of supportive care in cancer"--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Therapy of infections in cancer patients -- Fungal infections -- Management of viral infections -- New and unusual infections in neutropenic patients with cancer : concern about antibiotic-resistant bacteria -- Prevention of infection in cancer patients -- Bleeding and coagulation problems -- Bone marrow transplantation -- Management of nausea and vomiting -- Oral care for the cancer patient -- Mucositis -- Diarrhea -- Chemotherapy side effects and their management -- Management of cancer anorexia and cachexia -- Sexual health and functioning after cancer -- Pain control in patients with cancer -- Psychiatric disorders in cancer patients -- Obstructive syndromes -- Management of malignant effusion -- Neurological complications -- Bone metastases -- Dermatologic complications -- Intensive care and Oncological emergencies -- Outpatient management of chemotherapy treated patients -- Infusion, access devices, and complications of extravasation -- Practical guide to chemotherapy and hormonal therapy administration for physicians and nurses -- Ostomy care -- Fatigue in patients with cancer -- Care of the patient close to death -- Delivery of cancer care at home -- Complementary medicine -- Hospice and palliative care -- Information, education, and counseling : essentials of supportive cancer care.
A discussion of the multiple approaches caregivers take to relieve the emotional and physical discomfort of patients suffering from neoplasia. This edition contains new chapters on complementary and alternative medical techniques for cancer support care and on cancer care in the home.
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