This e-book gives practicing nurses a comprehensive, easily accessible reference on cancer pathophysiology, treatment modalities, types of cancer, disease and treatment-related complications and oncologic emergencies. Written by nurses at one of the world’s leading cancer centers, this resource presents current and practical information on patient management in an outline format that is quick and easy to use. It offers advice on caring for patients with the full range of cancer diagnoses in medical-surgical, primary care and home care settings. Finally, it addresses the nursing issues associated with all current treatment modalities, including biological therapies and complementary and alternative therapies.

Brenda K. Shelton MS, RN, CCRN, AOCN®
Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, Maryland

Constance R. Ziegfeld MS, RN
Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, Maryland

MiKaela M. Olsen MS, RN, OCN
Oncology & BMT Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, Maryland