Supportive Care in Cancer Therapy

By David S. Ettinger

In this volume, a part of the Cancer Drug Discovery and Development series, the contributors provide an up-to-date, concise review of specific consequences of cancer and its treatment. The text is clearly stated and understandable. The chapters will allow the reader to better understand the sequelae associated with all aspects of cancer and how to treat them in order to achieve control of symptoms and provide psychosocial care to improve the quality of life of the cancer patient. In addition, the reader will gain information on the care of the older patient as well as the dying patient.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588299414
• ISBN13: 9781588299413
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Humana
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 10.1"