Cancer care : prevention, treatment and palliation
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Cancer care : prevention, treatment and palliation
Chapman & Hall, 1995
- : U.S
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Description and Table of Contents
Description
Cancer Care provides background information for nurses working in, but not trained in cancer care. Readers are provided with information that will stimulate the aquisition of further theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to enable them to support clients and their families.
Table of Contents
What is cancer? P Richardson. Promoting health and preventing cancer W Boothroyd. Body awareness in the prevention and early detection of cancers N Sutherland. Screening for cancer P Craddock. Chemotherapy and the administration of cytotoxic drugs into established lines J Luken and J Middleton. Radiotherpay: its nature and scope P Green and S Kinghorn. Surgery and the cancer patient A Topping. Biological and hormonal therapy J Moore. Communication S Wilkinson. Ethical pathways in cancer and palliative care K Kendrick. An introduction to hospice and palliative care A Barnes. Symptom control in advanced cancer T Pilsworth, D Pye and A Roberts. Caring for the dying patient in the community C Searle. Support for the family in bereavement V Smith. Rehabilitation: adding quality to life J David. Educational opportunities in cancer care E Gape. Where to get help J Viret. Index.
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