Pocket Guide to Chemotherapy Protocols

Pocket Guide to Chemotherapy Protocols
Author: Edward Chu
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2011-12-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1449646824

Newly updated for 2012, the Pocket Guide to Chemotherapy Protocols, Seventh Edition, is a spiral-bound quick-reference guide arranged alphabetically by cancer type. This handy, practical pocket guide contains combination, as well as selected single-agent regimens for solid tumor and hematologic malignancies. In each case, the regimens selected are based on published literature and are used in clinical practice in the medical oncology community. The Seventh Edition of the bestselling pocket guide is completely revised and updated and continues the success of previous editions by offering cancer care professionals complete, authoritative information in a convenient format. Pocket Guide to Chemotherapy Protocols is a must-have quick reference guide for physicians, nurses, and other health care providers treating cancer patients.

Cancer Chemotherapy Pocket Guide

Cancer Chemotherapy Pocket Guide
Author: Robert J. Ignoffo
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Antimitotic agents
ISBN: 9780397515219

This pocket guide provides a multidisciplinary approach for oncologists and oncologic nurses to the use of chemotherapy in the treatment of the cancer patient. Coverage includes: description of the pharmacologic agents; chemotherapy protocols; nursing; pharmacologic considerations; and oncologic considerations.

Handbook of Cancer Chemotherapy

Handbook of Cancer Chemotherapy
Author: Roland T. Skeel
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 896
Release: 2011
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 160831782X

Skeel's Handbook of Cancer Chemotherapy combines in one place the most current rationale and specific details necessary to safely administer chemotherapy for most adult cancers. The handbook is a practical, diseased-focused pocket reference that emphasizes the best current medical practice as it relates to the delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs. By focusing on specific plans for treatment, the book is an invaluable resource for the daily care of cancer patients.

Nurse's Chemotherapy Quick Pocket Reference

Nurse's Chemotherapy Quick Pocket Reference
Author: Debra Prescher-Hughes
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2009-09-29
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0763758248

Nurse's Chemotherapy Quick Pocket Reference is a portable, quick reference guide to chemotherapy dosing administration and information, arranged alphabetically by cancer type. All the chemotherapy drug information your need in the palm of your hand!

Clinical Guide to Antineoplastic Therapy

Clinical Guide to Antineoplastic Therapy
Author: Mary Magee Gullatte
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Antimitotic agents
ISBN: 9781935864318

Get the latest information on antineoplastic use and patient care when you purchase your copy of the essential chemotherapy resource for cancer-care professionals. Newly updated, revised, and expanded, the third edition of the Clinical Guide to Antineoplastic Therapy: A Chemotherapy Handbook serves as an up-to-date reference for clinicians at every level from students and novices to the most seasoned nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients receiving chemotherapy. Edited by Mary Magee Gullatte, this comprehensive guide features chapters on the fundamentals of antineoplastic therapy, commonly used regimens for specific cancers, clinical trials, reimbursement for chemotherapy, botanicals and other complementary and alternative therapies, vascular access devices, and symptom management, as well as an easy-to-use A Z guide of more than 150 chemotherapy, biotherapy, and hormonal therapy agents. New to this edition are chapters on patient navigati

Pocket Guide to Radiation Oncology

Pocket Guide to Radiation Oncology
Author: Daniel Chamberlain, MD
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2016-08-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1617052655

Pocket Guide to Radiation Oncology is an efficient, no-frills guide to the basics of clinical radiation oncology. The chapters are packed with clinical pearls and tables covering treatment options, doses, side effects, target delineations, treatment planning, and other essentials. Chapters are organized by site-specific disease. Each chapter presents the must-know key points, including treatment options by stage, relevant technical considerations, and important items for follow-ups. This crucial material makes the book an ideal companion for the practicing physician during rounds and other clinical settings. The book's organized format also lends itself to quick review for the board or MOC exams, and it can serve as a handy reference during a case review at a tumor board. Key Features: The outline format and wealth of succinct tables make this a great quick reference Each chapter concludes with a list of selected, summarized studies relevant to the disease 51 disease-based chapters make it easy to find particular sites without having to sift through dense, broad text Supplemental sections at the end of the book provide quick access to normal tissue tolerance constraints as well as recommendations for managing symptoms after radiation therapy

Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms and Toxicities

Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms and Toxicities
Author: Vamsidhar Velcheti
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2021-01-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032367299X

Early recognition and management of adverse effects of cancer treatments are essential for optimal care of patients with cancer, and drastically different approaches are required for different physiologic reactions. Handbook of Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms and Toxicities is a focused, one-stop resource that enables clinicians to quickly find up-to-date, reliable information needed at the point of care. The high-yield approach prioritizes the most common toxicities associated with cancer treatment, and concise, templated chapters offer fast access to information needed in day-to-day practice. Presents a user-friendly overview of cancer treatment-related symptoms and toxicities management in a practical, easy-to-use format, allowing you to quickly find information in one convenient, concise resource. Covers systemic and radiation therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and radiation therapy, detailing symptoms of each toxicity to confirm your diagnosis. Overviews pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to symptom management. Offers recommendations for mitigating toxicities in high-risk patients. Discusses key topics such as management of infusion reactions, when the need for biopsy is warranted, and the unique challenges posed by novel immunotherapies.