Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice: Principles and PracticeImportant Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition. A new and revised version of this best-selling reference! For over eighteen years, best-selling Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice has provided oncology nurses with the latest information on new trends in the rapidly changing science of oncology. Now, in its Seventh Edition, Cancer Nursing has been completely revised and updated to reflect key new developments. New topics covered include targeted therapy, hypersensitivity reactions, mucositis, and family and caregiver issues. With 27 new chapters featuring insights from key authors, the Seventh Edition is a must-have resource for every oncology nurse. |
Contents
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| 69 | |
TREATMENT | 199 |
CANCER SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT | 655 |
ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES | 913 |
THE CARE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC CANCERS | 1031 |
Other editions - View all
Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice Connie Yarbro,Debra Wujcik,Barbara Holmes Gobel Limited preview - 2011 |
Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice Connie Henke Yarbro,Yarbro,Debra Wujcik,Barbara Holmes Gobel Limited preview - 2010 |
Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice Connie Yarbro,Debra Wujcik,Barbara Holmes Gobel No preview available - 2011 |
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