Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor
A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Practice
- 3rd Edition - September 5, 2023
- Imprint: Mosby
- Editors: Susan Maloney, Margie Hickey, Jeannine M. Brant
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 4 4 6 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 6 6 4 - 4
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Find oncology information fast with this concise, all-in-one clinical reference! Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor, 3rd Edition uses a streamlined format to provide quick access to the most essential information on oncology nursing care. Evidence-based guidelines include topics such as the major cancers, principles of cancer management, and principles of symptom management, as well as oncologic emergencies, palliative care, and nursing practice considerations. This edition includes new information on cancer treatments, genetic risk, chemotherapy guidelines, and more. Written by a team of oncology nursing experts led by Susan Maloney-Newton, this book is ideal for use in any oncology nursing setting.
- Detailed descriptions of more than 50 major cancer types provide essential information on incidence, etiology and risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic workup, histology, staging, treatment, prognosis, and prevention.
- Coverage of cancer management principles outlines a wide range of treatment and pharmacologic modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and complementary and alternative therapies.
- Symptom management guidelines offer in-depth coverage of pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, assessment tools, lab and diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, interventions, patient education, follow up care, and resources for more than 30 common symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatments.
- Essential information on oncologic emergencies and emergent issues prepares readers to respond quickly to structural, urologic, metabolic, and hematologic emergencies.
- Section on palliative care and end-of-life issues offers helpful guidelines for dealing with topics related to survivorship, palliative care, the final hours of the cancer patient, and loss, grief, and bereavement.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Acknowledgments
- Authors
- Contributors
- Reviewers
- Preface
- Section One: Introduction
- Cancer Epidemiology: Implications for Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment
- Introduction
- Types of Epidemiology
- Risk Assessment
- Levels of Cancer Prevention
- Accuracy of Screening Tests
- Cancer Screening Recommendations
- Means to Express Cancer Prognosis and Outcomes
- Ethnic Differences
- Epidemiology Resources
- Conclusion
- References
- Cancer Pathophysiology
- Introduction
- Cell Cycle
- Deoxyribonucleic Acid
- Cell Surface and Membrane Changes
- Matrix Metalloproteinases
- Carcinogens
- Clinical Effects of Tumors
- Pathophysiology of Metastasis
- Prognostic Indices
- Conclusion
- References
- Cancer Genetics/Genomics
- Precision Medicine
- Molecular Genetics
- Protein Synthesis
- Gene Variants
- Germline and Somatic Variants
- Pharmacogenomics
- Conclusion
- References
- Section Two: Major Cancers
- Breast Cancer
- Invasive Breast Cancer
- Noninvasive Breast Cancer
- Central Nervous System Cancers
- Overview of Central Nervous System Malignancies
- Astrocytoma, Isocitrate Dehydrogenase-Mutant
- Glioblastoma, IDH-Wildtype
- Medulloblastoma
- Meningioma
- Metastases to the Brain and Spinal Cord Parenchyma
- Oligodendroglioma, IDH-Mutant and 1p/19q Codeleted
- Gastrointestinal System Cancers
- Anal Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Colorectal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Pancreas Cancer
- Genitourinary Cancers
- Bladder Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Penile Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Gynecologic Cancers
- Cervical Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vulvar Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancers
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Cancers
- Leukemias
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Malignant Lung Neoplasms
- Lung Cancer
- Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
- Lymphomas
- Overview of Lymphomas
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Definition
- Incidence
- Etiology and Risk Factors
- Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Work-up
- Clinical Staging and Risk Classification
- Treatment
- Prognosis
- Surveillance
- References
- Myelofibrosis
- Definition
- Incidence
- Etiology and Risk Factors
- Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Work-up
- Histopathology
- Clinical Staging
- Treatment
- Prognosis
- Prevention and Surveillance
- References
- Neuroendocrine Cancers
- Definition
- Incidence
- Etiology and Risk Factors
- Signs and Symptoms
- Diagnostic Work-up
- Histolopathology
- Clinical Staging
- Treatment
- Prognosis
- Prevention and Surveillance
- References
- Sarcomas
- Bone Sarcomas
- Chondrosarcoma
- Ewing Sarcoma Family of Tumors
- Osteosarcoma
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Skin Cancers
- Melanoma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma and Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Section Three: Principles of Cancer Management
- Surgical Therapy
- Goals of Surgical Procedures
- Surgical Stress Response
- Preoperative Risk Assessment
- Surgical Preoperative Evaluation
- Prehabilitation
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Perioperative Nursing Care
- Postoperative Nursing Care
- Conclusion
- References
- Radiation Therapy
- Definition
- The Role of Radiation in Cancer Care
- Radiobiology
- Radiosensitizers
- Radiation Delivery
- Radiation Modalities
- Radiation Side Effects
- Nursing Implications
- References
- Tumor Treating Fields
- Introduction
- TTFields Therapy Is a Noninvasive Treatment for Treating Solid Tumors
- TTFields Therapy Has Multiple Mechanisms of Action
- Efficacy and Safety of TTFields Therapy
- Factors Impacting the Clinical Benefit of TTFields Therapy
- Systems for Delivering TTFields Therapy
- Oncology Nursing and the Role of Patient and Caregiver Education in Optimizing TTFields Therapy
- Nurse Management and Prevention of Skin Irritation Resulting From TTFields Therapy
- Conclusion
- References
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy
- Introduction
- Overview of the Process and Implications for Nursing Care
- Stem Cell Harvesting, Mobilization, and Collection
- Conditioning Therapy and Preparative Regimen
- Stem Cell Infusion
- Early Complications of Stem Cell Transplantation
- Sinusoidal Obstructive Syndrome of the Liver
- Pulmonary Complications
- Engraftment and Recovery
- Posttransplantation Relapse
- References
- Chemotherapy
- Biologic and Pharmacologic Bases for Chemotherapy in Cancer Treatment
- Cell Cycle Specificity and Chemotherapy
- Chemotherapy Classifications
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Safe Handling
- Routes of Administration
- Administration in Special Populations
- Conclusion
- References
- Targeted and Immunotherapy
- Targeted Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Hormonal Therapy
- Introduction
- Adrenocorticosteroids
- Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer
- Hormonal Therapy for Breast Cancer
- Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists
- Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonists
- Conclusion
- References
- Oral Adherence
- Introduction
- The Current Landscape of Oral Oncology-Hematology Therapies
- Why Adherence Is Important?
- Assessment of Factors Affecting Adherence
- Planning
- Interventions for Medication Adherence
- Patient Education and Counseling Interventions
- Reminder Interventions
- System Interventions
- Evaluation
- Conclusion
- References
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies
- Introduction
- Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Approaches
- Levels of Evidence
- The Internet
- Alternative Medical Systems
- Manipulative and Body-Based Methods
- Energy Therapies
- Mind-Body Interventions
- Movement Therapies
- Nutritional Therapeutics
- Pharmacologic and Biologic Therapies
- The Role of Oncology Nurse
- Conclusion
- References
- Clinical Trials
- Introduction
- Drug Development Process
- Types of Clinical Trials
- Phases of Clinical Trials
- Components of a Clinical Trial
- Clinical Research Team
- Clinical Trial Protocol
- Eligibility Criteria
- End Points
- Randomization
- Blinding
- Considerations for Nursing Care
- References
- Section Four: Principles of Symptom Management
- Oncology Symptoms
- Alopecia
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Arthralgias and Myalgias
- Cardiac Symptom: Hypertension
- Cardiac Symptom: Tachycardia
- Cardiac Symptom: Electrocardiography Changes
- Confusion/Cognitive Dysfunction
- Constipation
- Depressed Mood
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Dysphagia
- Epistaxis
- Esophagitis
- Fatigue
- 42: Fever
- Flu-Like Symptoms
- Hand-Foot Syndrome
- Headache
- Hiccups
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Lymphedema
- Menopausal Symptoms
- Mucositis
- Nail Changes
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Ocular and Visual Changes
- Pain
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Pruritus/Xerosis
- Pulmonary Symptom: Cough
- Pulmonary Symptom: Dyspnea
- Pulmonary Symptom: Pleural Effusion
- Rash
- Seizures
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sleep Disturbances
- Xerostomia
- Section Five: Oncologic Emergencies
- Structural Emergencies
- Bowel Obstruction
- Increased Intracranial Pressure
- Neoplastic Cardiac Tamponade
- Radiation Pneumonitis
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
- Urologic Emergencies
- Cystitis
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Obstruction
- Metabolic Emergencies
- Adrenal Failure
- Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
- Hypoglycemia
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
- Tumor Lysis Syndrome
- Hematologic Emergencies
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Sepsis and Septic Shock
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Section Six: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Survivorship
- Introduction and Epidemiology
- History of Cancer Survivorship and Standards for Survivorship Care
- What Is Survivorship Care?
- Scope of a Treatment Summary and Survivorship Care Plan
- Models of and Approaches to Survivorship Care
- Personalized Survivorship and Risk-Stratified Care Pathways: The Path Forward?
- References
- Palliative Care
- Introduction
- Definition
- Palliative Care in Persons With Cancer
- Models of Palliative Care Delivery
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- References
- Bibliography
- Final Hours
- Introduction
- Nursing Considerations Before Death
- Palliative Therapy Options for End-of-Life Patients
- Nursing Care After Death
- Last-Minute Concerns
- Bibliography
- Loss, Grief, and Bereavement
- Introduction
- Definition
- Normal Manifestations of Grief
- Grief Theories
- Complicated Grief
- Support and Counseling
- References
- Section Seven: Nursing Practice Considerations
- Communication
- Communication and Patient-Centered Care
- Telehealth and Communication
- Information Sharing
- Education About Treatment Plan
- Psychosocial and Emotional Responses
- Assessment of Psychosocial Concerns
- Responding to Concerns
- Uncertainty
- Palliative Care
- Caring for Providers
- Conclusion
- References
- Socio-Cultural Considerations
- Definition of Culture
- Providing Culturally Competent Care
- Assessment Model
- ADDRESSING Framework
- Barriers to Cultural Competence
- Combating Implicit Bias and Stereotypes
- National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services
- Strategies for Promoting Cultural Competence in the Organization
- Social Determinants of Health
- References
- Ethical Considerations
- Introduction
- Key Ethical Theories
- Key Ethical Principles
- Framework for Ethical Decision-Making
- Effective Informed Consent
- Common Ethical Issues in Oncology
- Role of the Nurse in Ethical Decision-Making
- Ethical Support for Nursing
- Bibliography
- Quality and Safety
- Quality and Safety in Oncology
- Oncology Professional Organizations’ Initiatives on Quality and Safety
- General Health Care Quality and Safety Initiatives
- References
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Definition
- Goals of Evidence-Based Practice
- Five Steps of Evidence-Based Practice
- Oncology Nursing Society Putting Evidence Into Practice
- Relevance of Evidence-Based Practice to Nursing Practice
- Bibliography
- Nurse Navigation
- Introduction
- Definitions of Navigation
- Models of Navigation
- Roles, Responsibilities, and Core Competencies
- Considerations for Building a Successful Navigation Program
- Outcomes and Performance Measures
- Future of Navigation
- References
- Patient Education
- What Are the Challenges of Providing Patient Education?
- Mandates and Standards for Patient Education
- Education Theories
- Health Literacy
- Health Education Materials
- Tools for Assessing Health Literacy
- Using Technology in Patient Education
- Bibliography
- Index
- Edition: 3
- Published: September 5, 2023
- Imprint: Mosby
- No. of pages: 544
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323934466
- eBook ISBN: 9780323936644
SM
Susan Maloney
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Director, TMAC: The Medical Affairs Company; Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse, Dayton, OhioMH
Margie Hickey
Affiliations and expertise
Sr. Director, Global Patient Relations, Novartis Oncology, East Hanover, New JerseyJB
Jeannine M. Brant
Affiliations and expertise
Oncology Nurse Specialist, Director and Lead Scientist, Collaborative Science and Innovation, Billings Clinic, Billings, Montana