Supportive Care In Cancer: A Handbook For Oncologists Ed 2

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!