Description
-Breast Cancer Care News
"This book would be really helpful to other breast cancer nurses and students about to embark on work in this field"
-Journal of Community Nursing
This comprehensive handbook is for nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of people with breast cancer. It gives up-to-date evidence-based information and practical advice on nursing care throughout diagnosis, treatment, recovery and end-of-life care.
Each chapter is written by an expert in the field. Topics include the anatomy of the breast, available treatments, complementary therapies, the psychological care of patients and their families, and the role of the specialist nurse. This book provides a well-balanced approach to all aspects of managing breast malignancy. The importance of writing from a nursing perspective is underlined so that the essence of support and bedside care is maintained.
This second edition includes:
- Updates on guidelines as well as references to recent trials and changes to the breast screening programme
- A new chapter on survivorship issues covering the long-term consequences and effects of recovering from breast cancer
About the Author
Victoria Harmer is the author of Breast Cancer Nursing Care and Management, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.
Charles, Prince of Wales is the heir apparent to the British throne as the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II. He has been Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay since 1952, and is the oldest and longest-serving heir apparent in British history.
Reviews
"This book is essential reading for everyone working in breast cancer care in primary and secondary settings, from nursing students to breast care nurse specialists." (Nursing Standard, 1 May 2012)
"This is a valuable resource for all nurses working with breast cancer patients; it should become essential reading for those in training in the field, as well as for those with more experience." (Cancer Nursing Practice, 1 July 2011)"This is a well-written and well-organized resource for nurses caring for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. The organization is extremely user friendly and this update is justified." (Doody's, 12 August 2011)
"This edition has updated guidelines and references to recent trials and changes to the UK screening program and a new chapter on survivorship issues and the long-term consequences and effects of recovery." (Booknews, 1 April 2011)
Book Information
ISBN 9781405198660
Author Victoria Harmer
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 830g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 173mm * 22mm
