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!
Author(s): Jean Klastersky, Stephen C. Schimpff, Hans-Jorg Senn
Edition: 2nd
Publisher: Marcel Dekker
Year: 1999
Language: English
Pages: 810
Series Introduction......Page 6
Preface......Page 7
Contents......Page 11
Contributors......Page 20
Therapy of Infections in Cancer Patients......Page 24
Fungal Infections......Page 71
Management of Viral Infections......Page 108
New and Unusual Infections in Neutropenic Patients with Cancer: Concern About Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria......Page 134
Prevention of Infection in Cancer Patients......Page 149
Bleeding and Coagulation Problems......Page 175
Bone Marrow Transplantation......Page 211
Management of Nausea and Vomiting......Page 233
Oral Care for the Cancer Patient......Page 249
Mucositis......Page 272
Diarrhea......Page 284
Chemotherapy Side Effects and Their Management......Page 298
Management of Cancer Anorexia and Cachexia......Page 315
Sexual Health and Functioning After Cancer......Page 327
Pain Control in Patients with Cancer......Page 347
Psychiatric Disorders in Cancer Patients......Page 363
Obstructive Syndromes......Page 389
Management of Malignant Effusion......Page 405
Neurological Complications......Page 436
Bone Metastases......Page 469
Dermatologic Complications......Page 498
Intensive Care and Oncological Emergencies......Page 521
Outpatient Management of Chemotherapy Treated Patients......Page 554
Infusion, Access Devices, and Complications of Extravasation......Page 582
Practical Guide to Chemotherapy and Hormonal Therapy Administration for Physicians and Nurses......Page 591
Ostomy Care......Page 627
Fatigue in Patients with Cancer......Page 666
Care of the Patient Close to Death......Page 687
Delivery of Cancer Care at Home......Page 703
Complementary Medicine*......Page 718
Hospice and Palliative Care......Page 741
Information, Education, and Counseling: Essentials of Supportive Cancer Care......Page 769
Index......Page 791
About the Editors......Page 817
