The Cancer Chemotherapy Handbook (6th Edition)

By David S. Fischer, Henry J. Durivage, M. Tish Knobf

Book Overview

This pocket-sized reference is a practical guide to the care and treatment of cancer patients. It contains the most comprehensive list of chemotherapeutic drugs, including biological response modifiers, available anywhere. Each drug profile follows a uniform format, discussing mechanisms of action, indications, metabolism, dose, administration, drug interactions, incompatibilities, and toxicity. Cancer treatment protocols are arranged by cancer type. Completely, revised, and updated, the 6th Edition features 100 new chemotherapeutic drugs, as well as new information on medication errors and safety, and monoclonal antibodies.Uses a multidisciplinary approach that reflects the work of the entire chemotherapeutic team.
Contains essential information on all chemotherapeutic agents and "cocktail" combinations.
Covers high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell support, recognizing the rapid progress of stem cell therapy and highlighting potentially significant risks.
Lists chemotherapeutic drugs and biological response modifiers alphabetically, and arranges cancer treatment protocols by cancer type.
Provides the most comprehensive list of chemotherapeutic drugs available.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323018904
• ISBN13: 9780323018906
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.8" x 4.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent reference guide

I found the book to be a complete, concise reference that was easy to read and an excellent resource. A small book but well worth the money.

Very informative and concise

The Cancer Chemotherapy Handbook has been extremely useful to me in doing preclinical laboratory work, which requires a working knowledge of current clinical practice. Sections include an alphabetically arranged section of chemotherapy drugs and biological response modifiers with detailed descriptions, a section of current treatment protocols arranged by cancer type, and sections on pain, toxicity, etc. in addition to useful tables. All of this information comes in a small paperback making it very convenient to carry with you.

The Bible of Chemotherapy

This continues to be the premiere source for chemotherapy information. It is very well organized and easy to navigate. All the information is current and timely. The compact size makes it easy to take with you for use whenever it is needed.