Uses a systems-based approach to for rapid access to symptoms commonly experienced during and after treatment
Written in an easy-to-read format for use in daily practice, this evidence-based resource delivers the most current, comprehensive clinical guidelines for key pharmaceutical and supportive interventions with patients suffering from cancer. The book is distinguished by its systems-based approach which addresses–from head-to-toe–the symptoms commonly experienced by cancer patients during and after treatment.
Each section of the book offers a comprehensive examination of common cancer symptoms along with clinical guidance on the most effective means of management. Sections cover general symptoms (fatigue, pain, alopecia) as well as those experienced in specific areas including gastrointestinal, genitourinary, pulmonary, neurological, cutaneous, and psychosocial. Chapters within each section consistently address such salient issues as prevalence, contributing factors, assessment, and management, along with a supporting case study and review questions to reinforce information. Textboxes and callouts pinpoint critical information throughout. Ancillaries include an Instructor’s Power Point slide deck.
Key Features:
- Delivers evidence-based guidance for oncology specialists and for those who care for individuals with cancer in their general practice
- Provides the most up-to-date information on key pharmaceutical and supportive interventions
- Highlights critical information with textboxes and callouts
- Includes a case study and review questions in each chapter to reinforce content
- Presents information based on established and validated guidelines from NCCN, ONS, ASCO, NCI, and others
- Includes Power Point slides for use by staff educators
Table of Content
Preface
Section I: Introduction to Symptom Management
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Measuring Symptoms
Section II: General Symptoms
Chapter 3: Cancer-Related Fatigue
Chapter 4: Cancer Pain
Chapter 5: Sleep Disturbances
Chapter 6: Lymphedema
Chapter 7: Alopecia
Chapter 8: Xerostomia and Oral Mucositis
Chapter 9: Fever
Chapter 10: Hot Flashes
Section III: Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Chapter 11: Constipation
Chapter 12: Diarrhea
Chapter 13: Nausea and Vomiting
Chapter 14: Anorexia and Cachexia
Chapter 15: Dysphagia
Section IV: Genitourinary Symptoms
Chapter 16: Incontinence
Chapter 17: Sexual dysfunction in women
Chapter 18: Sexual dysfunction in men
Section V: Pulmonary Symptoms
Chapter 19: Dyspnea
Chapter 20: Hemoptysis
Section VI: Neurological Symptoms
Chapter 21: Hearing loss
Chapter 22: Peripheral Neuropathy
Chapter 23: Cognitive Dysfunction
Section VII: Cutaneous Symptoms
Chapter 24: Skin and Nail Changes
Section VIII: Psychosocial Symptoms
Chapter 25: Anxiety
Chapter 26: Depression
Chapter 27: Distress
Chapter 28: Answers to Case Studies
Index
About the author
ANNE KATZ, PHD, RN, FAAN is a certified sexuality counselor at Cancer Care Manitoba, and a Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Manitoba Prostate Centre. She is authored more than 15 books, including, most recently Woman Cancer Sex (Second Edition) by Routledge, and numerous journal articles. She also served as the editor of the cancer research journal, the Oncology Nursing Forum. She is an Associate Editor for CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. She has been an invited speaker at multiple international conferences and meetings in North America, Europe, and beyond where she has educated health care providers and cancer survivors about cancer, sexuality, and survivorship. She was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing in 2014.
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