This new book covers the basics of oncology for all practitioners who are likely to provide health care to cancer patients, especially those who do not have an oncology or medical background.Cancer educator David O’Halloran provides a unique insight by bridging the gap between normal anatomy and what happens when cancer develops. Information is provided using a layered approach, starting with simple concepts of general cancer biology and moving through to more complicated aspects of specific tumour sites and cancer treatment. Easy to read and follow, Oncology: An Introduction for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals is written in such a way that non-specialist readers will quickly understand complex terminology and concepts, making them relatable and understandable for experienced and junior nurses alike. Logical and easy-to-follow approach Accessible language throughout – does not assume a prior level of knowledge Explains cancer terminology for non-experts Takes a graded approach to information to help learning Provides an understanding of cancer and how it progresses, how to link anatomy to the staging of cancer, and how to explain how modern cancer treatments work Invaluable in helping explain conditions and treatment to patients and families Self-assessment exercises throughout help test learning
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Preface - p. vii 6. Acknowledgements - p. ix 7. Chapter 1. Cells, Tissues and Cancer - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Blood Cancers - p. 40 9. Chapter 3. Sarcoma - p. 61 10. Chapter 4. The Nervous System – Brain Tumours - p. 72 11. Chapter 5. The Endocrine System - p. 83 12. Chapter 6. Head and Neck Cancer - p. 90 13. Chapter 7. Digestive System Tumours - p. 101 14. Chapter 8. Urinary System Tumours - p. 114 15. Chapter 9. The Male Reproductive System - p. 122 16. Chapter 10. The Female Reproductive System - p. 137 17. Chapter 11. Lung Cancer - p. 152 18. Chapter 12. Skin Cancer - p. 159 19. Appendix. Answers To Self-Assessment Questions - p. 165 20. Index - p. 167
This new book covers the basics of oncology for all practitioners who are likely to provide health care to cancer patients, especially those who do not have an oncology or medical background.Cancer educator David O’Halloran provides a unique insight by bridging the gap between normal anatomy and what happens when cancer develops. Information is provided using a layered approach, starting with simple concepts of general cancer biology and moving through to more complicated aspects of specific tumour sites and cancer treatment. Easy to read and follow, Oncology: An Introduction for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals is written in such a way that non-specialist readers will quickly understand complex terminology and concepts, making them relatable and understandable for experienced and junior nurses alike. Logical and easy-to-follow approach Accessible language throughout – does not assume a prior level of knowledge Explains cancer terminology for non-experts Takes a graded approach to information to help learning Provides an understanding of cancer and how it progresses, how to link anatomy to the staging of cancer, and how to explain how modern cancer treatments work Invaluable in helping explain conditions and treatment to patients and families Self-assessment exercises throughout help test learning
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Preface - p. vii 6. Acknowledgements - p. ix 7. Chapter 1. Cells, Tissues and Cancer - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Blood Cancers - p. 40 9. Chapter 3. Sarcoma - p. 61 10. Chapter 4. The Nervous System – Brain Tumours - p. 72 11. Chapter 5. The Endocrine System - p. 83 12. Chapter 6. Head and Neck Cancer - p. 90 13. Chapter 7. Digestive System Tumours - p. 101 14. Chapter 8. Urinary System Tumours - p. 114 15. Chapter 9. The Male Reproductive System - p. 122 16. Chapter 10. The Female Reproductive System - p. 137 17. Chapter 11. Lung Cancer - p. 152 18. Chapter 12. Skin Cancer - p. 159 19. Appendix. Answers To Self-Assessment Questions - p. 165 20. Index - p. 167
