Supportive Care In Cancer: A Handbook For Oncologists (Basic and Clinical Oncology) - Tapa dura

Klastersky, Jean; Schimpff, Jean; Senn, Hans-Jorg

 
9780824719982: Supportive Care In Cancer: A Handbook For Oncologists (Basic and Clinical Oncology)
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ISBN 10: 0824719980 ISBN 13: 9780824719982
Editorial: CRC Press, 1999

Sinopsis

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 Cancer

  • contains new chapters on complementary and alternative medical techniques for cancer support care and on cancer care in the home
  • offers the latest thoughts regarding the importance of educating and counseling patients
  • supplies an updated bibliography and nearly 1900 references-500 new to this edition-to assist with further study
  • covers the most frequent and life-threatening problems-including infection and metabolic derangement-in greater detail
  • addresses sexual adjustments made by patients to cancer and its therapy
  • explores fungal, viral, and other uncommon infections
  • gives a new emphasis on hospice and terminal care
  • examines fatigue and the management of side effects through physical, psychological, and spiritual assistance
  • considers dermatological complications
  • and more!

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    Críticas

    "Unqualified praise for the previous edition It defines a more complete approach to the supportive care of patients than hasbeen available in the literature."-Annals of Oncology It is unique in its breadth of subject material."The book is well illustrated and visually appealing. It is most remarkable for a consistent outline style throughout the multiply authored chapters. This allows easy use as a reference for specific topicsan excellent addition to a reference library."-Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal "[Includes an] extensive chapter on the treatment of infection in neutropenic patientsan issue not usually addressed in palliative care settings.The chapter on obstructive syndromes is detailed. The chapter related to the care of osteoma patients is particularly good, filled with illustrations and practical tips.often neglected in other teaching resources."-Karger Biobehavioral Medicine Series The scope of this volume is indeed broad, which is certainly a strength of the work. Most chapters are short"[and] provide good depth of coverage.routine topics are all well coveredmost clinicians will find them useful.a valuable reference. Particularly well written. an overall good resource."-Journal of the National Cancer Institute This work will be particularly useful to oncologists and oncology nurses who manage cancer patients." This second edition includes chapter summaries as well as an increase in the number of charts, tables and figures. Additional chapters have been added to include the areas of complementary care, home care, hospices, terminal care, and fatigue. This is a recommended work for medical libraries and useful resource for the practicing clinician. E-Streams awell written book that is easy to read and very informative.... recommend[ed]....It addresses a number of common problems encountered in current oncology practice andmake[s] a very useful guide. "- British Oncology Association News

    Reseña del editor

    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 Cancer

  • contains new chapters on complementary and alternative medical techniques for cancer support care and on cancer care in the home
  • offers the latest thoughts regarding the importance of educating and counseling patients
  • supplies an updated bibliography and nearly 1900 references-500 new to this edition-to assist with further study
  • covers the most frequent and life-threatening problems-including infection and metabolic derangement-in greater detail
  • addresses sexual adjustments made by patients to cancer and its therapy
  • explores fungal, viral, and other uncommon infections
  • gives a new emphasis on hospice and terminal care
  • examines fatigue and the management of side effects through physical, psychological, and spiritual assistance
  • considers dermatological complications
  • and more!

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    Editorial
    CRC Press
    Año de publicación
    1999
    Idioma
    Inglés
    ISBN 10 
    0824719980
    ISBN 13 
    9780824719982
    Encuadernación
    Tapa dura
    Número de edición
    2
    Número de páginas
    824
    Contacto del fabricante
    no disponible
    Persona responsable
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