The Chemotherapy Source Book
The Chemotherapy Source Book

Author: Michael Clinton Perry

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 820

ISBN-13: 9780781773287

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The Chemotherapy Source Book, Fourth Edition pulls together all the current information on the chemotherapeutic management of cancer patients, including choice of chemotherapeutic agents, use of combinations, and toxicity of individual drugs. Organized by disease site, the book brings together pharmacologic and patient management information in one source that clinicians can consult for any question encountered in the delivery of chemotherapy. This updated Fourth Edition includes new drugs as well as new indications for older drugs. Content has been streamlined to provide essential information more quickly for the busy practitioner. Plus, this edition is softcover for greater portability and convenience.

Perry's The Chemotherapy Source Book
Perry's The Chemotherapy Source Book

Author: Michael C. Perry

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2012-07-30

Total Pages: 850

ISBN-13: 1469803437

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Perry’s The Chemotherapy Source Book, now in its fifth edition, provides information on the choice of chemotherapeutic agents, the use of combination chemotherapy, and the toxicity of individual drugs. Organized by site, this is the only book of its kind to focus strictly on the clinical practice of chemotherapy, and is meant to serve as a “one-stop shop” for information on choice of chemotherapeutic agents, treatment outlines, grading of side effects, and dose modification.

Nurse's Chemotherapy Quick Pocket Reference
Nurse's Chemotherapy Quick Pocket Reference

Author: Debra Prescher-Hughes

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2009-09-29

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 0763758248

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Nurse's Chemotherapy Quick Pocket Reference is a portable, quick reference guide to chemotherapy dosing administration and information, arranged alphabetically by cancer type. All the chemotherapy drug information your need in the palm of your hand!

A Cancer Battle Plan Sourcebook
A Cancer Battle Plan Sourcebook

Author: David J. Frähm

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2000-03-06

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1101549564

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Since its publication, A Cancer Battle Plan has sold more than 200,000 copies and continues to be a source of inspiration and information for people struggling with cancer and other degenerative diseases. Now, Dave Frahm offers a companion book of practical help and guidance for those who want to build a natural program to lighten their toxic load, better their health, and find a healthy, safe way to fight chronic disease. In A Cancer Battle Plan Workbook readers will start to regain control of their health and learn how to: * identify the stressors impacting health; * detoxify the body; * restore the body's natural healing power and protective system; * assess how the body is performing and what help it needs; and * develop six key characteristics of people who have won back their health. With A Cancer Battle Plan Workbook, readers can begin to win the war against cancer.

A Cancer Source Book for Nurses
A Cancer Source Book for Nurses

Author: American Cancer Society

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 596

ISBN-13: 9780763732769

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Covers the most common cancers and strategies for nursing care.

Handbook of Brain Tumor Chemotherapy
Handbook of Brain Tumor Chemotherapy

Author: Herbert B. Newton

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2005-12-19

Total Pages: 554

ISBN-13: 008045593X

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Treatment of patients with a brain tumor remains one of the most challenging and difficult areas of modern oncology. Recent advances in the molecular biology of these neoplasms have improved our understanding of the malignant phenotype and have lead to the development of novel forms of chemotherapy, including "targeted agents. The Handbook of Brain Tumor Chemotherapy reviews the state-of-the-art of chemotherapy development and clinical treatment of patients with this devastating disease. Handbook of Brain Tumor Chemotherapy offers a unique cutting-edge compendium of basic science and clinical information on the subject of brain tumor chemotherapy, reviewing what has been accomplished thus far and how the field will continue to evolve with the development of more specific and efficacious chemotherapeutic agents. This book represents the most complete single-volume resource available for information on the subject of brain tumor chemotherapy. - Provides the most up to date information regarding conventional forms of cytotoxic chemotherapy, as well as the basic science and clinical application of molecular therapeutics, for the treatment of brain tumors - Broadly appeals to anyone interested in the field of Neuro-Oncology and in the treatment of patients with brain tumors - Useful to clinicians interested in a thorough overview of the use of chemotherapy in patients with a broad range of brain tumors as well as serving as a source of background information to basic scientists and pharmaceutical researchers with an interest in the molecular therapeutics of brain tumors

Handbook of Cancer Chemotherapy
Handbook of Cancer Chemotherapy

Author: Roland T. Skeel

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 896

ISBN-13: 160831782X

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Skeel's Handbook of Cancer Chemotherapy combines in one place the most current rationale and specific details necessary to safely administer chemotherapy for most adult cancers. The handbook is a practical, diseased-focused pocket reference that emphasizes the best current medical practice as it relates to the delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs. By focusing on specific plans for treatment, the book is an invaluable resource for the daily care of cancer patients.

Questioning Chemotherapy
Questioning Chemotherapy

Author: Ralph W. Moss

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13:

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A revealing critique of chemotherapy, this book looks objectively at chemo's successes and failures.

Paclitaxel
Paclitaxel

Author: Mallappa Kumara Swamy

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2021-10-08

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 0323909523

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Paclitaxel: Sources, Chemistry, Anticancer Actions, and Current Biotechnology provides a comprehensive survey of Paclitaxel and its derivatives chemistry, biosynthesis and anticancer activities. In addition, biotechnological methods, including cell cultures, the use of bioreactors and metabolic engineering strategies to improve Paclitaxel production are also discussed. The book discusses topics such as mechanisms of action against cancer, novel forms of Paclitaxel for an effective cancer treatment, strategies for enhancing its bioavailability, and the application of nanocarriers for its delivery and chemotherapy of cancer. This is a valuable resource for cancer researchers, biotechnologists and members of biomedical field who are interested in the promising anticancer qualities of this antineoplastic drug and how to enhance them for better treatments. - Presents detailed information about Paclitaxel research, from its discovery to clinical uses and biotechnological routes of commercial production - Focuses on Paclitaxel development as an effective chemotherapeutic drug, along with its application in different types of cancers - Encompasses descriptive illustrations and workflows to help the reader fully understand the content and easily apply it to their research

Supportive Oncology E-Book
Supportive Oncology E-Book

Author: Mellar P. Davis

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2011-02-11

Total Pages: 672

ISBN-13: 1437735940

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Supportive Oncology, by Drs. Davis, Feyer, Ortner, and Zimmermann, is your practical guide to improving your patients‘ quality of life and overall outcomes by integrating palliative care principles into the scope of clinical oncologic practice at all points along their illness trajectories. A multidisciplinary editorial team, representing the dual perspectives of palliative medicine and oncology, offers expert guidance on how to effectively communicate diagnoses and prognoses with cancer patients and their families, set treatment goals, and manage symptoms through pharmacological therapies, as well as non-pharmacological therapies and counselling when appropriate. Integrate complementary palliative principles as early as possible after diagnosis with guidance from a multidisciplinary editorial team whose different perspectives and collaboration provide a well-balanced approach. Effectively communicate diagnoses and prognoses with cancer patients and their families, set treatment goals, and manage symptoms through pharmacological therapies, as well as non-pharmacological therapies and counseling when appropriate. Improve patients’ quality of life with the latest information on pain and symptom management including managing side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, rehabilitating and counselling long-term survivors, and managing tumor-related symptoms and other complications in the palliative care setting. Prescribe the most effective medications, manage toxicities, and deal with high symptom burdens.