Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor
A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Practice
By- Susan Newton, RN, MS, AOCN, AOCNS, Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse, Project Leader, Innovex, Dayton, OH
- Margie Hickey, RN, MSN, MS, OCN, CORLN, Associate Director, Novartis Oncology, Florham Park, NJ
- Joyce Jackowski, RN, MS, CNP, FNP-BC, AOCNP, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Dayton Physicians, Hematology and Oncology, Dayton, OH
Like getting 7 books in 1, MOSBY'S ONCOLOGY NURSING ADVISOR provides quick access to essential information on a wide range of cancer topics, including types of cancer, treatment options, symptom management, palliative care, and patient teaching. Its user-friendly layout and straightforward coverage make it ideal for use in any clinical setting, offering authoritative guidance to help you provide the best possible oncology nursing care.
Hardbound, 560 Pages
Published: April 2008
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-04597-1
Contents
- I. INTRODUCTION
1. Cancer Epidemiology
2. Cancer Pathophysiology
II. MAJOR CANCERS
3. Breast Cancer
Invasive Breast Cancer
Noninvasive Breast Cancer
4. Central Nervous System
Astrocytoma WHO Grade 1
Astrocytoma WHO Grade 2
Astrocytoma WHO Grade 3
Astrocytoma WHO Grade 4
Benign Brain Tumors
Ependymoma
Metastatic Brain Tumors
Mixed Glioma
Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
Recurrent Glial Tumor
Central Nervous System Malignancies Overview
5. Gastrointestinal System
Anal Cancer
Biliary (Extrahepatic Bile Duct) and Gallbladder Cancers
Colon and Rectal Cancers
Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Cancer
GIST
Hepatocellular Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
6. Genitourinary System
Bladder Cancer
Penile Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Renal Cancer
Testicular Cancer
7. Gynecological
Cervical Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
GTN
Ovarian Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Vulvar Cancer
8. Head and Neck
Laryngeal
Oral
Pharyngeal
Salivary
Thyroid and Parathyroid
9. Leukemia
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Myelodysplatic Syndrome
10. Lymphoma
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nonhodgkin Lymphoma
11. Multiple Myeloma
12. Lung Cancer
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small Cell Lung Cancer
13. Sarcomas
Chondrosarcoma
Ewing's
Kaposi's
Soft Tissue
14. Skin Cancer
Melanoma
Nonmelanoma
III. PRINCIPLES OF CANCER MANAGEMENT
15. Surgical Therapy
16. Radiation Therapy
17. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Overview and Priorities for Nursing Care
18. Biological Response Modifiers
19. Chemotherapy
20. Chemotherapeutic Agents
21. Targeted Therapy
22. Targeted Therapy Agents
23. Hormonal Therapy
24. Hormonal Therapy Agents
25. Complementary & Alternative Therapy
26. Complementary & Alternative Therapy Agents
IV. PRINCIPLES OF SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
27. Alopecia
28. Alterations in Sexuality
29. Anorexia
30. Anxiety
31. Arthralgias and Myalgias
32. Confusion
33. Constipation
34. Cough
35. Depressed Mood
36. Diarrhea
37. Dizziness and Vertigo
38. Dysphagia
39. Dyspnea
40. Esophagitis
41. Fatigue
42. Fever
43. Flu-Like Syndrome
44. Headache
45. Hiccups
46. Lymphedema
47. Menopausal Symptoms
48. Mucositis
49. Nausea and Vomiting
50. Pain
51. Peripheral Neuropathy
52. Pleural Effusion
53. Pruritis
54. Seizures
55. Sleep Disturbances
56. Xerostomia
V. ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES/EMERGENT ISSUES
57. Structural Emergencies
Bowel Obstruction
Cystitis
Neoplastic Cardiac Tamponade
Radiation Pneumonitis
Spinal Cord Suppression
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary Tract Obstruction
58. Metabolic Emergencies
Adrenal Failure
Hypercalcemia
Hyperuricemia
Hypoglycemia
SIADH
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
59. Hematologic Emergencies
DIC
DVT
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Pulmonary Embolism
Sepsis
TTP
VI. PALLIATIVE CARE AND END-OF-LIFE ISSUES
60. Palliative and Hospice Care
62. Cultural Issues in Cancer Care
63. Ethical Considerations
64. Final Hours
65. Loss, Grief, and Bereavement
VII. PATIENT TEACHING

