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When a father or mother has been diagnosed with cancer, the entire family can be traumtized. "My Book About Cancer is a workbook that gives children an effective emotional outlet as they cope with their parent's disease. By creating and discussing their own book of experiences with parents, grandparents, and other adult loved ones, children can share their emotions and concerns as the family progresses through the diagnosis and treatment of ca...

Imagery is the language of emotions, of hopes, of dreams. Images can lead patients floating blissfully down a quiet river in Maine, or can leave them stranded in a quagmire of fear, anger, and resentment. Once properly learned, clinicians can utilize this form of behaviour rehearsal to relax an individual, with the promise of escape from the present as the ultimate reward. "Voice Massage: Scripts for Guided Imagery helps nurses better utilize ...

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Arms nurses with knowledge of how to use aspects of both critical care and oncology nursing to optimally care for patients with cancer, including working collaboratively throughout the transition from the medical-surgical floor to the intensive care unit and back to the medical-surgical floor.

A practical guide on nutrition for healthcare professionals involved in the day-to-day management of patients in all phases of cancer care including prevention, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care. Unlike other books on nutritional oncology that focus on the nutritional needs of patients during the various forms of treatment for cancer, Nutritional Issues in Cancer Care is designed to provide site-specific information regarding the di...

Childhood and adolescent cancer has evolved from an inevitably fatal disease to a potentially life-threatening, chronic one. This book offers healthcare professionals on providing holistic, age-appropriate health care by addressing normal developmental tasks during adolescence, psychosocial issues of seriously ill adolescents, common pediatric cancers and treatments, the unique aspects of surviving cancer as a young adult, and the need for con...

Brings readers a variety of educational, emotional, compelling, and familiar stories told by oncology nurses. This rich collection contains narratives of caring and compassion, of pride and passion, and of sadness and loss. Each story is unique, written by a diverse group of individuals from coast-to-coast, with job titles ranging from staff oncology nurse to chief operating officer at a university hospital. Each story is personal. Though the ...

Provides oncology nurses with a solid foundation for building and implementing effective, culturally relevant prevention and screening programs. Topics addressed include prevention and detection in American Indians, Alaska natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, and more. An excellent resource for preparing healthcare professionals for expected growth--over the next several decades--in populations currently experiencing poorer health status.

A resource for the clinical nurse preparing for the role of clinical educator on patient care units in a variety of healthcare settings, this practical and comprehensive publication offers guidance in understanding the roles and responsibilities of nursing staff development, orienting nursing staff to the clinical unit, developing unit-based educational programs, and helping staff develop as professionals. The book offers hands-on advice for a...

Healthcare professionals that care for teenagers with cancer know they are dealing with a unique set of patients. Not only are these teens facing a serious illness, but they are also making an often-stressful transition from child to adult. Kathleen Gill shares her own experience of having cancer as a teen, offering advice about losing one's hair, relating to family and friends who are healthy, and balancing schoolwork with treatment.

Provides straightforward advice for patients dealing with the most commonly-experienced side effects of cancer and its treatment.

In her foreword to this new book detailing cancer rehabilitation and the journey toward survivorship, Betty Ferrell, professor of nursing research and education at the City of Hope, wrote, "survivorship is the all-encompassing experience of having lived beyond those initial words of 'you have cancer' and toward a life embracing both the gifts and the burdens of life beyond that diagnosis and treatment." This new text, edited by Joanne Lester a...

Some patients with cancer face the difficult task of telling their children about their illness. This book helps patients talk to children about their disease and explain what is happening in a caring, sensitive manner that children can understand.

Whether in the middle of the night, the midst of treatment, or midway through a busy day, "You Are Never Alone: Prayers and Meditations to Sustain You Through Breast Cancer offers the breast cancer patient a selection of encouraging and relevant prayers, soothing meditations, and valuable resources on support and prayer groups.

From prevention and screening to treatment and palliation, advances in genetics research are influencing every aspect of the cancer continuum. "Genetics in Oncology Practice: Cancer Risk Assessment provides nurses working in cancer care with ways to meet the challenges and opportunities of this emerging field. Nurses will learn how genetic information will change their roles as healthcare providers, acquiring details on the purpose, process, l...

This comprehensive text serves as a reference to the latest development in the field of cancer detection and prevention. Issues covered range from how diet affects incidence of the disease to the nurse's role in advancing the cancer control agenda. This comprehensive, educational resource is perfect for those in undergraduate and graduate programs, yet also serves as a practical guide in clinical settings.

Highlights the role and impact of health policy and legislation on cancer care, cancer outcomes, and the future of cancer control in the US. The book provides an in-depth discussion of accomplishments in the policy arena while illuminating opportunities to advance the cancer policy agenda.

A comprehensive, evidence-based resource to lead oncology nursing practice, education, and research. Each chapter addresses a particular symptom, such as pain or fatigue, or an area of impact, such as spirituality or electrolyte imbalances. It takes a holistic approach, addressing a range of common concerns—physical, emotional, social, and spiritual.

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