A Cancer Source Book for Nurses
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
A Cancer Source Book for Nurses, Eighth Edition is intended for nurses in every practice setting who are involved with providing care for cancer survivors, individuals with cancer, and those at risk for cancer. The book covers the most common cancers and strategies for nursing care. Several new chapters have been added, including chapters on sexuality, alternative therapies, vascular access devices, clinical trials, and special populations; other chapters have been revised extensively to reflect current knowledge and trends, and include how to manage symptoms, the latest on cancer prevention and detection, childhood cancers, and survivorship issues. Chapters on the most common cancers include information on incidence, risk factors, early detection, diagnostic evaluation and staging, treatment, prognosis, side effects and long-term sequel, and nursing considerations.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0763732761
ISBN13:9780763732769
Release Date:April 2004
Publisher:Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Length:580 Pages
Weight:1.77 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.2" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
1 rating
Must-Have for those in Oncology
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book is excellent! Easy to read, and well organized... This book is a must-have for those who are just entering or have been in the medical/radiation oncology health care field. Great resource to have to help provide proper care for oncology patients. The info covers everything from medication to different cancer sites. 2 thumbs up! From the American Cancer Society, you know this is good.
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
