{"product_id":"cancer-in-children-and-young-people-isbn-9780470058671","title":"Cancer in Children and Young People","description":"Much has changed since the first book \u003ci\u003ePaediatric Oncology: Acute Nursing Care\u003c\/i\u003e (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.   \u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into six sections: Chemotherapy, Haematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation, General Surgery, Radiotherapy, Late Effects of cancer therapies, and Palliative Care.  There is a brief commentary at the end of each section\/chapter by a ‘novice’ author but experienced practitioner, highlighting to the reader what is already known and what the section\/chapter adds to their current knowledge and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e  Chapter 1: Principles of chemotherapy.  \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Chemotherapy agents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Administration of chemotherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Side effects of chemotherapy and supportive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Oncological emergencies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Future trends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary: Chemotherapy section.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2: Haematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Background to HSCT procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Preparation for bone marrow transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Collection and infusion of bone marrow, peripheral blood stem cells and umbilical cord blood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Protective isolation nursing issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Complications of stem cell transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Discharge planning and the psychological care of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Staff support in stem cell transplant units.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Further developments in stem cell transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary: Haematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3: Surgery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: General surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary: General surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Neuro-oncology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary: Neuro-oncology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Primary bone cancer in young people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentary: Primary bone cancer in young people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 4: Radiotherapy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: The nature of radiotherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Administration of radiotherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Tumours and radiotherapy treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Acute and sub-acute side effects of radiotherapy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: The role of radiotherapy and palliative care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 5: Late effects of cancer therapies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Overview of long-term follow-up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Potential physical issues following cancer treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: The role of the nurse in Long-Term Follow-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Health promotion for Long-Term Follow-Up patients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 27: Quality of Life in long-term survivors of childhood cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Faith Gibson\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lecturer in Children's Nursing Research, institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital and King's College London, London. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouise Soanes\u003c\/strong\u003e, Senior Sister for Children's Services, McElwain Ward, The Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road, Surrey.\u003cbr\u003eBoth 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.   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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by experienced practising contributors, \u003ci\u003eCancer in Children and Young People\u003c\/i\u003e examines chemotherapy, haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, general surgery, radiotherapy and the late effects of cancer therapies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifically it includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChemotherapy, administration issues, side effects and oncology emergencies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStem cell transplantation; potential complications, staff support, discharge planning and psychosocial issues for the family post stem cell transplant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommentary from an experienced practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth exploration of key areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003ci\u003eCancer in Children and Young People\u003c\/i\u003e will also benefit practice nurses, district nurses, allied health professionals and student nurses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988880802021,"sku":"NP9780470058671","price":102.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470058671.jpg?v=1761781897","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/cancer-in-children-and-young-people-isbn-9780470058671","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}