| Series |
Basic and clinical oncology ; 19 |
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Basic and clinical oncology ;
19.
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| Subject |
Cancer -- Palliative treatment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Cancer -- Complications -- Treatment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Neoplasms -- therapy.
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| Alt Name |
Klastersky, J. (Jean)
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Schimpff, Stephen C., 1941-
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Senn, Hansjorg.
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| Alternate Title |
Handbook of supportive care in cancer.
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| Description |
1 online resource (xxii, 810 pages) : illustrations |
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Handbook |
| Edition |
2nd ed., rev. and expanded. |
| Note |
"First edition published as Handbook of supportive care in cancer"--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
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English. |
| ISBN |
0585129053 (electronic bk.) |
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9780585129051 (electronic bk.) |
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0824746740 (electronic bk. ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780824746742 (electronic bk. ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780203909799 |
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0203909798 |
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9780824719982 |
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0824719980 |
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0824719980 (alk. paper) |
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1135548331 |
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9781135548339 |
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1280215291 |
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9781280215292 |
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9786610215294 |
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6610215294 |
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0429222076 |
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9780429222078 |
| OCLC # |
44965101 |
| Additional Format |
Print version: Supportive care in cancer. 2nd ed., rev. and expanded. New York : M. Dekker, 1999 0824719980 (DLC) 99032709 (OCoLC)41527845 |
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