Cancer in Children and Young People - Gibson, Faith;Soanes, Louise
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Much has changed since the first book Paediatric Oncology: Acute Nursing Care (1999), therefore, this new edition encompasses these changes in relation to the practice itself and the evidence that underpins it. Emphasis is placed on ensuring terminology is accurate, in keeping with the language of the current day.
Although rare, there are more than 1700 new cases of cancer each year in children and young people aged between 0-24 years. As a specific group in need of cancer care, children, young people and their families require quality care underpinned by knowledge and increasing expertise.…mehr

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Much has changed since the first book Paediatric Oncology: Acute Nursing Care (1999), therefore, this new edition encompasses these changes in relation to the practice itself and the evidence that underpins it. Emphasis is placed on ensuring terminology is accurate, in keeping with the language of the current day.
Although rare, there are more than 1700 new cases of cancer each year in children and young people aged between 0-24 years. As a specific group in need of cancer care, children, young people and their families require quality care underpinned by knowledge and increasing expertise. This book presents an up-to-date and contemporary approach to the treatment and care of children and young people who have cancer.

Written by experienced practising contributors, Cancer in Children and Young People examines chemotherapy, haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, general surgery, radiotherapy and the late effects of cancer therapies.

Specifically it includes:
_ Chemotherapy, administration issues, side effects and oncology emergencies

_ Stem cell transplantation; potential complications, staff support, discharge planning and psychosocial issues for the family post stem cell transplant

_ Commentary from an experienced practitioners

_ In-depth exploration of key areas

This book is ideal for all nurses working in paediatric oncology centres, paediatric oncology shared care units, community children's nurses and nurses working with young people with cancer in tertiary, secondary and primary health-care. Cancer in Children and Young People will also benefit practice nurses, district nurses, allied health professionals and student nurses.
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Autorenporträt
Dr Faith Gibson, Lecturer in Children's Nursing Research, institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital and King's College London, London. Louise Soanes, Senior Sister for Children's Services, McElwain Ward, The Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road, Surrey. Both editors have extensive experience of paediatric cancer nursing practice, education and research and are established authors in the field of oncology nursing.?Each has contributed to a large number of successful texts and journals and has well-established links with the UK, European and international cancer nursing community.