Cancer Source Book for Nurses
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This book now in its Eighth Edition, covers the most common cancers and strategies for nursing care and is an excellent resource for nursing students, nurse generalists and nurses who find themselves providing care to individuals with cancer. New chapters have been added to include sexuality, vascular access devices and more. Christine J. Egan This seventh edition of the American Cancer Society's Source Book for Nurses provides basic knowledge about the most common cancers and treatment modalities. It is a comprehensive reference book written by oncology nurse experts for nurses. The purpose of this book is to provide a concise, up-to-date reference guide for nurses caring for the patient with cancer. It is written to reflect current knowledge and practice. This book is targeted for nurses in every practice setting involved in providing care to the person with cancer. It is a valuable tool for nurses new to oncology as well as the more experienced oncology nurse. Nursing students will also find useful information as they begin to care for cancer patients. The seventh edition is expanded to include many new topics, including cancer in special populations, alternative and complementary methods of cancer management, and sexuality and sexual dysfunction. The chapter on screening and detection is more comprehensive than the previous edition. Current bibliographies are included at the end of each chapter for the reader who desires more in-depth information. Words printed in bold type throughout the text can be found in the glossary of terms. An extensive section on cancer resources in cancer care remains a vital part of this text. This edition is clear, concise, and well organized. It is an excellent reference book for nurses. Topics and information are easy to locate. Multiple tables, charts, and illustrations throughout the text add to the overall ease of use. In addition, the paperback format and condensed size make this book easy to handle and use. The print quality is much improved over the sixth edition. This text is arecommended addition to the library of all oncology nurses.
About the editorsPrefaceList of contributorsUnit IIntroduction to cancer nursing1Unit IIOverview of cancer111The biology of cancer132Epidemiology of cancer293Cancer screening, early detection, risk reduction, and genetic counseling414Culturally competent care595Complementary and alternative medical approaches to management of cancer and symptoms73Unit IIITreatment approaches816Surgical oncology877Chemotherapy1038Radiation therapy1319Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation14910Biologic therapy165Unit IVCancer sites17111Breast cancer17312Colorectal cancer18713Prostate cancer20114Lung cancer21515Cancer in children and adolescents22916Cancer of unknown primary sites24317Leukemia25118Lymphomas26519Genitourinary cancers27720Gynecologic malignancies29521Other cancers309Unit VIntroduction to the experience and management of symptoms32722Myelosuppression33323Cancer pain34924Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms36125Fatigue37926Sleep problems38727Anxiety and depression in the oncology setting39528Respiratory/dyspnea40729Cognitive impairment41530Anorexia and weight loss42331Skin and hair changes43532Oncologic emergencies44733Sexuality46734Pediatric symptoms and responses479Unit VICancer care continuum49735Psychosocial-spiritual responses to cancer and treatment : living with cancer50136Cancer survivorship51337End of life523Glossary537Index559
