Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Patient Care

by Haas, Marilyn L.; Hogle, William P., R. N.; Moore-Higgs, Giselle J.; Acomb, Tracy Gosselin

• ISBN13: 9780323040303
• ISBN10: 0323040306
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-03-28
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science

Summary

Focusing on radiation oncology, this resource also provides information on combined modality (chemotherapy/radiation), newer technology, evidence-based guidelines, special patient populations, and in-depth management interventions and patient teaching. In addition to the comprehensive presentations of cancer sites and radiobiology, Radiation Therapy has new special topics on supportive nursing care and clinical practice, addressing the needs of personnel caring for radiation therapy patients in various situations. UNIQUE! Covers care of patients receiving radiation or combined therapies (chemo/radiation). Integrative Systems and Cancer Sites detailed in 13 core chapters. An entire section on adjuvant therapies. Includes several chapters devoted to special treatment modalities. A supportive care section covering six common patient symptoms and concerns and how to care for them. Covers special topics, such as geriatrics and complementary medicine, in relationship to radiation therapy. Contains chapters on nursing research and clinical trials, evidence-based clinical guidelines, clinical outcomes and documents, and the role of the advance practitioner in radiation oncology. Color insert with 5 photos of skin conditions and 2 prostate treatment plans.

Table of Contents

Overview

Evolution of Radiation Oncology

Basic Principles of Radiotherapy

Radiation Protection/Safety

Treatment Work-up and Planning

Diagnosis and Staging

Simulation and Treatment Planning

Integrative Systems and Cancer Sites (Radiation Therapy/Chemotherapy)

Central Nervous System Tumors

Head and Neck Cancers

Lung Cancer

Breast Cancer

Gastrointestinal Cancers/Colorectal

Urinary Cancers

Gynecologic Cancers

Male Genitourinary Cancers

Spinal Cord and Bone Metastases

Skin Cancers

Hodgkins Disease and Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

Soft Tissue Sarcomas

Non-malignant Tumors

Adjuvant Therapies

Chemoradiation

Combined Chemotherapy Safety

Interventional Radiology Procedures

Radioprotectants

Radiopharmaceuticals

Special Treatment Modalities

Sterotactic Irradiation

Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation

Total Body Irradiation/ Total Lymphoid Irradiation

Hyperthermia

Gliasite

Total Skin Electron Beam Therapy

Special Supportive Nursing Care

Radiodermatitis

Pain

Mucosititis

Cancer and Nutrition

Radiation-Induced Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea

Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction

Dimensions of Clinical Practice

Nursing Research and Clinical Trials

Advance Practitioners in Radiation Oncology

Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines

Clinical Outcomes and Documentation

Geriatrics and Radiation Therapy

Applying Complementary Medicine in Radiation Therapy

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