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Symptom Management Guidelines for Oncology Nursing

Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN

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English
Springer Publishing Co Inc
08 March 2024
Uses a systems-based approach to for rapid access to symptoms commonly experienced during and after treatment

Written in an easy-to-read format for use in daily practice, this evidence-based resource delivers the most current, comprehensive clinical guidelines for key pharmaceutical and supportive interventions with patients suffering from cancer. The book is distinguished by its systems-based approach which addresses--from head-to-toe--the symptoms commonly experienced by cancer patients during and after treatment.

Each section of the book offers a comprehensive examination of common cancer symptoms along with clinical guidance on the most effective means of management. Sections cover general symptoms (fatigue, pain, alopecia) as well as those experienced in specific areas including gastrointestinal, genitourinary, pulmonary, neurological, cutaneous, and psychosocial. Chapters within each section consistently address such salient issues as prevalence, contributing factors, assessment, and management, along with a supporting case study and review questions to reinforce information. Textboxes and callouts pinpoint critical information throughout. Ancillaries include an Instructor's PowerPoint slide deck. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.

Key Features:

Delivers evidence-based guidance for oncology specialists and for those who care for individuals with cancer in their general practice

Provides the most up-to-date information on key pharmaceutical and supportive interventions

Highlights critical information with textboxes and callouts

Includes a case study and review questions in each chapter to reinforce content

Presents information based on established and validated guidelines from NCCN, ONS, ASCO, NCI, and others

Includes PowerPoint slides for use by staff educators

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Imprint:   Springer Publishing Co Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm,  Spine: 17mm
Weight:   544g
ISBN:   9780826185273
ISBN 10:   0826185274
Pages:   309
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Preface Section I: Introduction to Symptom Management Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Measuring Symptoms Section II: General Symptoms Chapter 3: Cancer-Related Fatigue Chapter 4: Cancer Pain Chapter 5: Sleep Disturbances Chapter 6: Lymphedema Chapter 7: Alopecia Chapter 8: Xerostomia and Oral Mucositis Chapter 9: Fever Chapter 10: Hot Flashes Section III: Gastrointestinal Symptoms Chapter 11: Constipation Chapter 12: Diarrhea Chapter 13: Nausea and Vomiting Chapter 14: Anorexia and Cachexia Chapter 15: Dysphagia Section IV: Genitourinary Symptoms Chapter 16: Incontinence Chapter 17: Sexual dysfunction in women Chapter 18: Sexual dysfunction in men Section V: Pulmonary Symptoms Chapter 19: Dyspnea Chapter 20: Hemoptysis Section VI: Neurological Symptoms Chapter 21: Hearing loss Chapter 22: Peripheral Neuropathy Chapter 23: Cognitive Dysfunction Section VII: Cutaneous Symptoms Chapter 24: Skin and Nail Changes Section VIII: Psychosocial Symptoms Chapter 25: Anxiety Chapter 26: Depression Chapter 27: Distress Chapter 28: Answers to Case Studies Index

ANNE KATZ, PHD, RN, FAAN is a certified sexuality counselor at CancerCare Manitoba, and a Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Manitoba Prostate Centre. She is authored more than 15 books, including, most recently Woman Cancer Sex (Second Edition) by Routledge, and numerous journal articles. She also served as the editor of the cancer research journal, the Oncology Nursing Forum. She is an Associate Editor for CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. She has been an invited speaker at multiple international conferences and meetings in North America, Europe, and beyond where she has educated health care providers and cancer survivors about cancer, sexuality, and survivorship. She was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing in 2014.

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