Nursing Care of the Child With Cancer: Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses [Hardcover]

Genevieve V. Foley (Author), Dianne Fochtman (Author), Kathleen Hardin Mooney (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0721640060 | ISBN-13: 978-0721640068 | Publication Date: August 1993 | Edition: 2nd

This book includes new chapters on bone marrow transplants, biological response modifiers, late effects on long term survivors, the pathophysiology, genetics and epidemiology of cancer, home and hospice care, and the dying child. Coverage of AIDS is now included and psychosocial aspects of care are now more fully addressed throughout.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 548 pages
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co; 2nd edition (August 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721640060
• ISBN-13: 978-0721640068
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,510,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for the pediatric oncology nurse!, March 16, 1999

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This review is from: Nursing Care of the Child With Cancer: Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (Hardcover)

This book covers the issue of pediatric oncology from the history of cancer in general and the evolution of pediatric oncology as a specialty, through each major disease course. Under each major disease course you will find information on treatment modalities utilized for a particular disease and the nursing issues involved in all phases of the treatment. It covers pychosocial issues through all phases of development and how to address these issues. Death and dying are discussed and the tender approaches needed to ease this very difficult time for the patient and family. For the long term survivors, the issues of late effects are brought to light. It is written is a clear, understandable format making for easy reading. It is a valuable resource for those pediatric oncology nurses studying for the certification exam.