The second edition of this valuable resource is based on current evidence and has been revised and updated to reflect the current procedures and practices in the chemotherapy and biotherapy specialties. Featured are sections detailing principles of chemotherapy and biotherapy, cancer therapy goals and response, fundamentals of administration, pretreatment, treatment, patient care and side effects of cancer therapy and post-treatment care. Also included are treatment schedules, nursing and chemotherapy flow charts, information on safe management of chemotherapy in the home, clinical practicum and evaluations.

Martha Polovich, MN, RN, AOCN
Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Southern Regional Medical Center
Riverdale, Georgia
Fundamentals of Administration: Safe Handling; Mucositis

Julie M. White, RN, BSN, OCN
Supervisor of Nursing Care
Cancer Care Associates - South Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Anorexia; Constipation; Nursing Management of Biotherapy Side Effects

Linda O. Kelleher, RN, MS
Consultant, Oncology Clinical Specialist
Pensacola, Florida
Introduction; Cancer Therapy Goals and Response; Principles of Chemotherapy