Oncology: An Introduction for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
- 1st Edition - April 3, 2023
- Author: David O'Halloran
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 0 8 1 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 8 4 8 4 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 1 2 3 - 4
This new book covers the basics of oncology for all practitioners who are likely to provide health care to cancer patients, especially those who do not have an oncology or me… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThis new book covers the basics of oncology for all practitioners who are likely to provide health care to cancer patients, especially those who do not have an oncology or medical background.
Cancer educator David O’Halloran provides a unique insight by bridging the gap between normal anatomy and what happens when cancer develops. Information is provided using a layered approach, starting with simple concepts of general cancer biology and moving through to more complicated aspects of specific tumour sites and cancer treatment.
Easy to read and follow, Oncology: An Introduction for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals is written in such a way that non-specialist readers will quickly understand complex terminology and concepts, making them relatable and understandable for experienced and junior nurses alike.
- Logical and easy-to-follow approach
- Accessible language throughout – does not assume a prior level of knowledge
- Explains cancer terminology for non-experts
- Takes a graded approach to information to help learning
- Provides an understanding of cancer and how it progresses, how to link anatomy to the staging of cancer, and how to explain how modern cancer treatments work
- Invaluable in helping explain conditions and treatment to patients and families
- Self-assessment exercises throughout help test learning
Advanced practitioners (ACPs), Nurse Practitioners, all nurses working with or likely to work with cancer patients and especially so in a non-specialist capacity.
- Cover Image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1. Cells, Tissues and Cancer
- Chapter Outline
- The Cell
- The Nucleus
- The Cell Cycle
- Normal Cell Division
- Tissues
- Connective Tissue
- Classification of Malignant Tumours
- Treatment of Cancer
- Self-Assessment Questions
- Chapter 2. Blood Cancers
- Chapter Outline
- The Cardiovascular System
- The Lymphatic System
- Leukaemia
- Self-Assessment Questions
- Chapter 3. Sarcoma
- Chapter Outline
- Types of Connective Tissue
- General Oncology of Connective Tissue
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Bone Sarcomas
- Osteosarcoma
- Ewing Sarcoma
- Chondrosarcoma
- Self-Assessment Questions
- Chapter 4. The Nervous System – Brain Tumours
- Chapter Outline
- The Central Nervous System
- Oncology
- Self-Assessment Questions
- Chapter 5. The Endocrine System
- Chapter Outline
- The Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)
- The Thyroid Gland
- Adrenal Glands
- Self-Assessment Questions
- Chapter 6. Head and Neck Cancer
- Chapter Outline
- The Pharynx
- Oncology
- Oral Cavity
- The Larynx
- Self-Assessment Questions
- Chapter 7. Digestive System Tumours
- Chapter Outline
- Oesophagus
- Stomach
- Small Intestine
- Large Intestine (Colorectal)
- Liver, Pancreas and Gallbladder
- Carcinoid (Neuroendocrine) Tumours
- Self-Assessment Questions
- Chapter 8. Urinary System Tumours
- Chapter Outline
- The Kidneys and Ureters
- The Urinary Bladder
- Self-Assessment Questions
- Chapter 9. The Male Reproductive System
- Chapter Outline
- The Testes
- Prostate Gland
- Penis
- Self-Assessment Questions
- Chapter 10. The Female Reproductive System
- Chapter Outline
- Uterus
- Ovary
- Vagina and Vulva
- Breast
- Self-Assessment Questions
- Chapter 11. Lung Cancer
- Chapter Outline
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Biomarkers
- Clinical Features
- Staging
- Treatment
- Prognosis
- Self-Assessment Questions
- Chapter 12. Skin Cancer
- Chapter Outline
- Oncology
- Types of Skin Cancer
- Pathology
- Staging
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Prognosis
- Self-Assessment Questions
- Appendix. Answers To Self-Assessment Questions
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Index
- No. of pages: 188
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: April 3, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323880817
- eBook ISBN: 9780443284847
- eBook ISBN: 9780323881234
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