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Breast cancer became increasingly common in women of Western societies during the 20th century.Other than skin cancer, it is now the most common cancer for women in Western countries.This general guide to breast cancer for the non medical reader gives a positive and sympathetic account of the nature of breast cancer, its incidence, risk factors, symptoms and treatment. To understand the problems of breast cancer, it is important to first undertand somehting about cancers in general. Hence, this book gives a description of cancers in general before special reference is made to the specific aspects of breast cancer. The book provides background information about the structure and fuction of the breast, the causes of cancer in general and the factors associated with breaqst cancer in particular.It goes on to examine in detail the treatment of breast cancer and its management. The final part of the book summarises future direction for incidence, investigation and treatment of breast cancer based on current research, and likely future avenues of research. ... Read more

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Designed to keep pace with the many demands and challenges placed upon the oncology and medical-surgical nurse, this handy resource contains "must-know" oncology information in a quick access format. Using a symptom-management approach to oncology nursing, this easy-to-use reference features succinct coverage of common types of cancer, including a chapter on pediatric cancers. The drug information section of the book and appendix features content from the Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2004. ... Read more

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This new addition to the series focuses on nursing diagnoses for specific cancers and oncologic emergencies, with the emphasis on the nursing interventions and supportive rationales for each problem. ... Read more

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Pocket Guide to Breast Cancer is an easy-to-use, day-to-day reference for nurses caring for patients with breast cancer and their families. Completely updated to accompany Contemporary Issues in Breast Cancer, this handy pocket guide includes information from the text along with new information on screening and early detection, surgical techniques, and cancer-related fatigue and sleep disturbance. ... Read more

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This handy pocket guide is written for oncology nurses and will prove to be useful in the management of fatigue associated with cancer and its treatments.It contains an overview of the basic theory regarding its incidence, etiology, including physiological and psychological mechanisms, and provides content on its assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation.The role of exercise is discussed, as well as treatment with medications including Procrit® and Aranesp®. ... Read more

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Concise handbook focusing on patient care

Diagnose and manage common clinical problems

Numerous tables and charts for quick reference

You can effectively learn how to treat common neurologic problems faced by cancer patients. This concise, handy reference focuses on practical aspects of care for patients with tumors affecting the nervous system and neurologic complications of cancer. ... Read more