This book provides the very lastest in position statements, and new, forward-thinking in administrative strategies. Addresses fiscal management of outpatient cancer centers, including financial systems models, use of CPT codes, cost effectivness and clinical applications of evidence-based practice guidelines.

This comprehensive book and CD-ROM learning package is designed for the oncology nurse preparing for certification and/or recertification. The text is organized according to the eight areas tested on the Oncology Certification Exam: quality of life, protective mechanisms, gastrointestinal and urinary function, cardiopulmonary function, oncologic emergencies, scientific basis for practice, health promotion, and professional performance.

Breast Care Certification Review, Second Edition is the ultimate learning package to help prepare oncology nurses become certified in caring for patients with breast cancer. It provides numerous practice questions with answer rationales making it the essential guide for nurses planning to sit for the Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) exam.

Approximately10-20% of breast cancer patients are diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. The updated second edition of 100 Questions & Answers About Triple Negative Breast Cancer provides authoritative and practical answers to the most common questions asked by patients and their loved ones. This easy-to-read book is a comprehensive guide to the basics of triple negative breast cancer, risk factors and prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and life after diagnosis. Written by renowned medical experts on the topic, 100 Questions & Answers About Triple Negative Breast Cancer is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this challenging type of breast cancer.

Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition. A new and revised version of this best-selling reference! For over eighteen years, best-selling Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice has provided oncology nurses with the latest information on new trends in the rapidly changing science of oncology. Now, in its Seventh Edition, Cancer Nursing has been completely revised and updated to reflect key new developments. New topics covered include targeted therapy, hypersensitivity reactions, mucositis, and family and caregiver issues. With 27 new chapters featuring insights from key authors, the Seventh Edition is a must-have resource for every oncology nurse.

Cancer Symptom Management, Fourth Edition covers multiple symptoms inherent in the treatment of cancer. Each symptom is examined in terms of its cause, pathophysiology, assessment, management, evaluation of therapeutic approaches, and patient self-care. New Chapters: * Hypersensitivity * Extravasation * Ocular and Otis * Terminal Symptoms Designed to assist clinical oncology nurses in skillfully relieving and diminishing the cancer patient's symptoms, this new edition provides essential information and the tools necessary to provide quality care to cancer patients.

Oncology Nursing Review, Sixth Edition is an indispensable study guide for oncology nurses studying for the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) exam offered by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC). Completely updated and revised to reflect the latest OCN® Test Blueprint, it provides nearly 1,000 practice questions with comprehensive answer rationales.

This pocket-sized, clinical reference provides the most pertinent information from Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice, ed. Susan L. Groenwald. In outline format, the text covers the subject areas of the epidemiologic and pathophysiologic aspects of cancer, emergency treatment modalities and diagnostics, the management of common symptoms and of patients with 26 system- or location-specific types of cancer, delivery systems for cancer care, cancer survival, and professional issues. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Oncology Nursing Review, Fifth Edition is a comprehensive learning tool designed for the oncology nurse preparing for certification and/or recertification. The text is organized according to the eight areas tested on the Oncology Nursing Certification Exam: - Quality of Life - Protective Mechanisms - Gastrointestinal and Urinary Function - Cardiopulmonary Function - Oncologic Emergencies - Scientific Basis for Practice - Health Promotion - Professional Performance The Fifth Edition is completely updated with new questions and revised to reflect changes made to the exam.

Cancer Pain Management, Second Edition will substantially advance pain education. The unique combination of authors -- an educator, a leading practitioner and administrator, and a research scientist -- provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage in addressing this important aspect of cancer care. The contributors, acknowledged experts in their areas, address a wide scope of issues. Educating health care providers to better assess and manage pain and improve patientsrsquo; and familiesrsquo; coping strategies are primary goals of this book. Developing research-based clinical guidelines and increasing funding for research is also covered. Ethical issues surrounding pain management and health policy implications are also explored.