Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 3rd Edition

by Susan Maloney, APRN, MS, AOCN, AOCNS, Margie Hickey, MSN, MS, RN and Jeannine M. Brant, PhD, APRN, AOCN, FAAN

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ISBN: 9780323936651

Publication Date: 11-22-2023

Page Count: 544

Imprint: Mosby

List Price: $77.99

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**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Oncology**

Give students quick access to vital oncology information with this concise, all-in-one clinical reference! Mosby's Oncology Nursing Advisor, 3rd Edition uses a streamlined format to provide quick access to essential information on oncology nursing care. Evidence-based guidelines include topics such as the major cancers, principles of cancer management, and principles of symptom management, as well as oncologic emergencies, palliative care, and nursing practice considerations. This edition includes new information on cancer treatments, genetic risk, chemotherapy guidelines, and more. Written by a team of oncology nursing experts led by Susan Maloney-Newton, this book is ideal for use in any oncology nursing setting.

New to This Edition
- NEW! Updated content reflects the latest evidence-based information, including cancer biology, cancer treatment modalities, the latest chemotherapy guidelines, and a stronger emphasis on oral agents
- NEW! New content addresses the concept of "previvorship," the concept of coping with a documented genetically linked high cancer risk
- NEW! Enhanced content on health disparities, diversity and inclusion, and transgender considerations equips oncology nurses with essential information to promote health equity
- NEW! Key recommendations of the 2020-2030 Future of Nursing Report are integrated into the Nursing Practice Considerations section
- NEW! Content on the impact of the COVID pandemic includes delayed diagnosis and treatment and the impact of COVID sequelae on the health of patients with cancer
- NEW! Added content on palliative care is included in an expanded Pain chapter
- NEW! Full-color design and additional illustrations make it easier to use the book and to understand concepts
- NEW! Pulmonary Symptoms chapter now includes cough, dyspnea, and pleural effusion content
Key Features
- NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest evidence-based information, including cancer biology, cancer treatment modalities, the latest chemotherapy guidelines, and a stronger emphasis on oral agents
- NEW! New content addresses the concept of "previvorship," the concept of coping with a documented genetically linked high cancer risk
- NEW! Enhanced content on health disparities, diversity and inclusion, and transgender considerations equips oncology nurses with essential information to promote health equity
- NEW! Key recommendations of the 2020-2030 Future of Nursing Report are integrated into the Nursing Practice Considerations section
- NEW! Content on the impact of the COVID pandemic includes delayed diagnosis and treatment and the impact of COVID sequelae on the health of patients with cancer
- NEW! Added content on palliative care is included in an expanded Pain chapter
- NEW! Full-color design and additional illustrations provide improved visual reference utility for readers
- NEW! Combined content on Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy provides a more user-friendly and logical presentation
- NEW! Pulmonary Symptoms chapter now includes cough, dyspnea, and pleural effusion content
- Detailed descriptions of more than 50 major cancer types provide essential information on incidence, etiology and risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic workup, histology, staging, treatment, prognosis, and prevention
- Coverage of cancer management principles outlines a wide range of treatment and pharmacologic modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and complementary and alternative therapies
- Symptom management guidelines offer in-depth coverage of pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, assessment tools, lab and diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, interventions, patient education, follow up care, and resources for more than 30 common symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatments
- Essential information on oncologic emergencies and emergent issues prepares readers to respond quickly to structural, urologic, metabolic, and hematologic emergencies
- Section on palliative care and end-of-life issues offers helpful guidelines for dealing with topics related to survivorship, palliative care, the final hours of the cancer patient, and loss, grief, and bereavement
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Contents

Section 1: Introduction
1. Cancer Epidemiology: Implications for Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment
2. Cancer Pathophysiology
3. Cancer Genetics / Genomics

Section 2: Major Cancers
4. Breast Cancer
5. Central Nervous System Cancers
6. Gastrointestinal System Cancers
7. Genitourinary Cancers
8. Gynecologic Cancers
9. Head and Neck Cancers
10. Leukemias
11. Lung Cancers
12. Lymphomas
13. Multiple Myeloma
14. Myelofibrosis
15. Neuroendocrine Cancers
16. Sarcomas
17. Skin Cancers

Section 3: Principles of Cancer Management
18. Surgical Therapy
19. Radiation Therapy
20. Tumor Treating Fields
21. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
22. Chemotherapy
23. Targeted and Immunotherapy
24. Hormonal Therapy
25. Oral Adherence
26. Complementary and Alternative Therapies
27. Clinical Trials

Section 4: Principles of Symptom Management
28. Oncology Symptoms

Section 5: Oncologic Emergencies
29. Structural Emergencies
30. Urologic Emergencies
31. Metabolic Emergencies
32. Hematologic Emergencies

Section 6: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
33. Survivorship
34. Palliative Care
35. Final Hours
36. Loss, Grief, and Bereavement

Section 7: Nursing Practice Considerations
37. Communication
38. Socio-Cultural Considerations
39. Ethical Considerations
40. Quality and Safety
41. Evidence-Based Practice
42. Nurse Navigation
43. Patient Education
Authors

Susan Maloney, APRN, MS, AOCN, AOCNS, Senior Director, TMAC: The Medical Affairs Company; Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse, Dayton, Ohio, USA, Margie Hickey, MSN, MS, RN, Sr. Director, Global Patient Relations, Novartis Oncology, East Hanover, New Jersey, USA and Jeannine M. Brant, PhD, APRN, AOCN, FAAN, Oncology Nurse Specialist, Director and Lead Scientist, Collaborative Science and Innovation, Billings Clinic, Billings, Montana, USA
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