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Overview
This comprehensive reference is designed for the generalist nurse administering cancer therapy in non-oncology settings such as medical and surgical floors. Major topics include chemotherapy, biotherapy, moleculary targeted therapies, transplants, therapy in the non-malignant condition, a brief overview of drugs, safe administration, and competency issues and resources. There is no other reference currently available that specifically covers all of the Cancer Therapies in one resource and provides information on nursing management.
Synopsis
This Comprehensive Reference Is Designed For The Generalist Nurse Administering Cancer Therapy In Non-Oncology Settings Such As Medical And Surgical Floors. Major Topics Include Chemotherapy, Biotherapy, Moleculary Targeted Therapies, Transplants, Therapy In The Non-Malignant Condition, A Brief Overview Of Drugs, Safe Administration, And Competency Issues And Resources. There Is No Other Reference Currently Available That Specifically Covers All Of The Cancer Therapies In One Resource And Provides Information On Nursing Management.
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Reviewer:Susan Gail Meyer, BSN(Union Hospital)
Description:This book describes many of the current cancer therapies and provides the reader with a basic understanding of cancer at a cellular level. It includes many currently used chemotherapy drugs as well as biologic and molecular targeted therapies, stem-cell transplantation, chemotherapy administration safety issues, and drug interactions with antineoplastic medications.
Purpose:The purpose is to cover the most commonly used chemotherapeutic agents and to provide nurses with a background in the cellular changes that result in the formation of various cancers. The book also aims to provide nurses with information necessary for the safe handling of chemotherapy drugs and a basic understanding of some emerging cancer therapies. This book is useful for new nurses as well as for nurses who are familiar with cancer care but would like a refresher/review or who want to become more familiar with emerging cancer treatments and safety guidelines for chemotherapy administration. The book meets the author's objectives.
Audience:The author makes no claim about a particular target audience. However, the book would be useful for nursing students, nurses new to cancer care, nurses who have cared for cancer patients and would like to update their knowledge or learn more about current treatments, and nurses interested in studying for the OCN exam. The author is clearly a credible authority.
Features:The book covers cancer development, early cancer treatment, and the evolution of this treatment into current practice. The longest chapter covers current chemotherapy drugs in great detail with the drugs listed alphabetically (making it an excellent resource). Biologic and molecular therapies are covered as well as stem-cell transplantation in great detail. Safe administration of chemotherapeutic drugs and drug interactions with chemotherapeutic drugs are also covered. The appendix contains 12 care plans that cover subjects including alopecia and cardiac toxicities. The care plans can be used by students, nurses new to cancer care, and seasoned oncology nurses. Some discussion of radiation and its contributions and side effects would have been helpful since so many of today's cancer therapies involve the combined use of chemotherapy and radiation.
Assessment:This book more than adequately covers the areas of cancer genesis, chemotherapy drugs, biologic and molecular therapies, stem-cell transplantation, chemotherapy safety issues, and antineoplastic drug interactions. The book should be used in conjunction with other books that cover a broader scope of subjects such as radiation, management of specific side effects unique to each treatment regimen, and psychosocial issues related to cancer diagnosis and treatment. This book is useful both as a first-time exposure to the information and as a source of review.
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Reviewer: Susan Gail Meyer, BSN(Union Hospital)Description: This book describes many of the current cancer therapies and provides the reader with a basic understanding of cancer at a cellular level. It includes many currently used chemotherapy drugs as well as biologic and molecular targeted therapies, stem-cell transplantation, chemotherapy administration safety issues, and drug interactions with antineoplastic medications.
Purpose: The purpose is to cover the most commonly used chemotherapeutic agents and to provide nurses with a background in the cellular changes that result in the formation of various cancers. The book also aims to provide nurses with information necessary for the safe handling of chemotherapy drugs and a basic understanding of some emerging cancer therapies. This book is useful for new nurses as well as for nurses who are familiar with cancer care but would like a refresher/review or who want to become more familiar with emerging cancer treatments and safety guidelines for chemotherapy administration. The book meets the author's objectives.
Audience: The author makes no claim about a particular target audience. However, the book would be useful for nursing students, nurses new to cancer care, nurses who have cared for cancer patients and would like to update their knowledge or learn more about current treatments, and nurses interested in studying for the OCN exam. The author is clearly a credible authority.
Features: The book covers cancer development, early cancer treatment, and the evolution of this treatment into current practice. The longest chapter covers current chemotherapy drugs in great detail with the drugs listed alphabetically (making it an excellent resource). Biologic and molecular therapies are covered as well as stem-cell transplantation in great detail. Safe administration of chemotherapeutic drugs and drug interactions with chemotherapeutic drugs are also covered. The appendix contains 12 care plans that cover subjects including alopecia and cardiac toxicities. The care plans can be used by students, nurses new to cancer care, and seasoned oncology nurses. Some discussion of radiation and its contributions and side effects would have been helpful since so many of today's cancer therapies involve the combined use of chemotherapy and radiation.
Assessment: This book more than adequately covers the areas of cancer genesis, chemotherapy drugs, biologic and molecular therapies, stem-cell transplantation, chemotherapy safety issues, and antineoplastic drug interactions. The book should be used in conjunction with other books that cover a broader scope of subjects such as radiation, management of specific side effects unique to each treatment regimen, and psychosocial issues related to cancer diagnosis and treatment. This book is useful both as a first-time exposure to the information and as a source of review.