| Synopsis | As the number of cancer survivors in the United States continues to grow, so does the need for quality survivorship care. Written by thirty-five renowned oncologists, Medical and Psychosocial Care of the Cancer Survivor brings clinical knowledge about the psychosocial, medical, and epidemiologic issues unique to each of the survivorship fields: acute survivorship, extended survivorship, and permanent survivorship. Care of cancer survivor can be designed and delivered within many different clinical settings, and this complete resource provides health care professionals with the tools they need to deliver high quality survivorship care to patients in all seasons and in all settings. Key Topics include: Post-Traumatic Stress in Cancer Survivors Challenges of Parenting During Survivorship Health Issues for Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer Neurologic Sequelae of Cancer Therapy Rheumatologic Problems in Cancer Survivors Fertility Preservation in Cancer Survivors Post-Operative Lymphedema: Evaluation and Treatment
Medical and Psychosocial Care of the Cancer Survivor is a comprehensive clinical reference for care of the cancer survivor from early post-treatment through long term care. Expertly written by thirty-five renowned oncologists and other specialists from the Yale Cancer Center, this resource covers�psychosocial sequelae of cancer therapy�epidemiology, pathogenesis, and risk reduction, medical sequalae of cancer therapy, and patient vignettes.
This Ground-Breaking Clinical Reference Provides A Comprehensive Perspective Of The Multiple Issues Facing Cancer Survivors, Ranging From Early Post-Treatment Through Long-Term Care. Clear, Clinically Practical Chapters Written By Experts In The Field Concentrate On Multi-Dimensional Issues That Confront Cancer Survivors. Divided Into Four, Focused Sections--Overview Of Survivorship, Medical Care, Psychosocial Care, And Epidemiologic--This Book Is Evidence-Based And Uses Case Examples And Illustrations Throughout To Add To The Understanding Of The Material And Its Application To The Individual Patient. Primary Care Physicians, Nurses, Oncologists, Hematologists, Students Of Medicine, And Survivorship Researchers Will All Find This To Be A Valuable Asset In Setting The Standard Of Care In The Field Of Cancer Survivorship.
| | Product Identifiers | | ISBN-10 | 0763757705 | | ISBN-13 | 9780763757700 |
| | Key Details | | Author | Kenneth D. Miller | | Number Of Pages | 479 pages | | Format | Hardcover | | Publication Date | 2009-05-20 | | Language | English | | Publisher | Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC |
| | Additional Details | | Copyright Date | 2010 | | Illustrated | Yes |
| | Dimensions | | Weight | 24.1 Oz |
| | Classification Method | | LCCN | 2009-014738 | | LC Classification Number | RC262.M389 2009 |
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| | Table Of Content | | Table Of Content | J Hall and J Marzillier: What is clinical psychologyJ Marzillier: The psychological treatment of adultsJ Hall: Work with people who are severely mentally illI Sclare: Working with children and young peopleC Cullen, J Fredrik Brown, H Coombes and S Hendy: Working with people who haveintellectual impairmentP Kennedy: Working with physically disabled peopleK Carpenter and A Tyerman: Working in clinical neuropsychologyJ Garland: Working with older adultsR Blackburn and J McGuire: Working with offenders and antisocial behaviourproblemsR Hodgson: Working with alcohol and drug misusersD Felding and G Latchford: Clinical health psychology in general medicalsettingsJ Marzillier: Clinical psychology and primary health careJ Hall: Working with othersJ Marzillier and J Hall: Overview and implications | |
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