Author Description
The treatment of cancer has undergone dramatic evolutions in the past two decades and the provision of holistic care by a multidisciplinary team of specialists is emerging as the cornerstone of recent improvements in outcome. Accompanying this multidisciplinary approach is the increasing complexity of therapeutic agents and modalities utilized. Drugs in Cancer Care is a succinct, practical and user-friendly guide to commonly used drugs and non-surgical therapeutic modalities in oncology. This detailed yet concise handbook contains over 90 monographs of cancer care providing the information needed to deliver chemotherapy with safety and precision, including information on mechanism of action, clinical pharmacology, side effect profile, tumour indications, combination treatment and how to respond to the hepato-renal impairment seen in many patients with advanced cancer. In an easy to use A-Z format this handbook will appeal to a variety of healthcare professional involved in the provision of cancer care and medicine information and will become an essential and well-thumbed item in every oncologist's toolkit.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook investigates the clinical application and pharmacological management of therapeutic agents used in modern oncology. The authors, a team of experienced oncologists and clinical specialists, synthesize complex data into a practical framework designed to assist multidisciplinary teams in delivering safe and precise chemotherapy. The text argues that as cancer treatments evolve in complexity, healthcare providers require a standardized, accessible reference to manage drug interactions, side effects, and patient-specific physiological impairments.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 90 detailed drug monographs covering mechanism of action and clinical pharmacology.
- Guidelines for managing hepato-renal impairment in advanced cancer patients.
- Protocols for combination treatments and tumor-specific indications.
Scope Limits
- Surgical oncology procedures and non-pharmacological interventions are not the primary focus.
- The text is intended for clinical reference rather than theoretical research or historical analysis.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Healthcare professionals frequently cite this handbook for its high utility in fast-paced clinical environments due to its organized A-Z format. Experts recognize the text as a reliable resource for practitioners seeking quick access to safety profiles and dosing information during daily oncology practice.
Page Count:
260
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191641715
ISBN-13:
9780191641718
Oncology
Medical
Reference
Allied Health
Pharmacology