Oncology nursing. [edited by] Martha E. Langhorne, Janet S. Fulton, Shirley E. Otto.

Previous ed.: edited by Shirley E. Otto. St. Louis, Mo. ; London : Mosby, 2001.

Formerly CIP. Uk

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pathophysiology -- Genetics -- Epidemiology -- Prevention, screening, and detection -- Cancer diagnosis and staging -- Cancer of the brain and central nervous system -- Breast cancers -- Colorectal cancers -- Gastrointestinal cancers -- Genitourinary cancers -- Gynecologic cancers -- Head and neck cancers -- Leukemia -- Lung cancer -- Malignant lymphoma -- Multiple myeloma -- Skin cancers -- Pediatric oncology -- Surgery -- Radiation therapy -- Chemotherapy -- Biotherapy -- Bone marrow and stem cell transplant -- Complications of cancer and cancer treatment -- Cancer clinical trials -- Nutrition -- Skin integrity -- Bone marrow suppression -- Oral mucositis -- Psychosocial care -- Sexuality -- Functional status in the patient with cancer -- Patient education -- Palliative care -- Family caregiving -- Ethical considerations -- Dyspnea -- Pain -- Sleep disturbance -- Nausea -- Hot flashes.

This oncology nursing text offers a comprehensive overview of the specialty in a manageable size and price. Multiple choice questions are included as well as exam practice.