Breast Cancer Survivorship Care - A Resource for Nurses

Written by nationally-renowned nursing expert, Lillie Shockney, Breast Cancer Survivorship Care: A Resource for Nurses is an essential guide for nurses providing care to breast cancer survivors and those interested in joining the burgeoning field of cancer survivorship care. Concise, informative, insightful, this one-of-a-kind text gives nurses the information they need to provide optimal care to breast cancer patients and survivors. Topics include understanding the psychological needs of patients, empowering them to conqueror fears and pursue healthy lifestyles that can help reduce risk of cancer recurrence, information on potential drug interactions for patients undergoing long-term hormonal therapy, and techniques for recognizing and dealing with cancer symptoms. Featuring up-to-date clinical information and answers to frequently asked questions, Breast Cancer Survivorship Care: A Resource for Nurses has the tools oncology nurses need to become effective cancer survivor caregivers!

Product details

• Authors: Lillie D. Shockney
• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2010
• EAN: 9780763784966
• ISBN: 978-0-7637-8496-6
• No. of pages: 226
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Nursing; Medical / Nursing, MEDICAL / Nursing / Oncology & Cancer