Supportive Cancer Care
by David Alberts /
2013 / English / PDF
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Editors: Alberts, D., Lluria-Prevatt, M., Kha, S., Weihs, K. (Eds.)
Provides an interdisciplinary model for future cancer supportive care programs
Covers many aspects of supportive care associated with cancer survivorship
Represents an excellent resource for both oncologists and primary care providers
This textbook provides a highly coordinated, interdisciplinary model for future clinical cancer supportive care programs in National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Clinical and Comprehensive Cancer Centers and NCI Community Oncology Research Programs (NCORPs). At the same time, it is intended to serve as an up-to-date resource for oncologists and primary care providers that addresses the many aspects of supportive care associated with cancer survivorship. Accordingly, the book covers a wide range of areas and topics, including but not limited to patient navigation, psychosocial oncology, patient and family education, lifestyle change counseling, palliative care, symptom management (eg. Pain control), cancer risk and genetic counseling, and financial planning.
Number of Illustrations and Tables
19 b/w illustrations, 8 illustrations in colour
Topics
Oncology
Primary Care Medicine
Nursing
