Nursing in Haematological Oncology

Addressing haematological oncology, this book is intended for qualified nurses working with, or having an interest in, haematological malignancies, and is useful to student nurses and those undertaking specialist courses. There are seven chapters and sections on bone marrow transplant, the immune system, and palliative care.

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Haematological oncology is a rapidly advancing and exciting field of medicine and this is the first British textbook addressing haematological oncology written specifically for nurses. The second edition of this successful text has been fully revised and updated throughout in line with recent developments in clinical practice. There are seven new chapters and expanded sections on bone marrow transplant, the immune system and palliative care. Comprehensive coverage of nursing issues in hematological malignancies providing everything a newcomer will need to knowAddresses the role of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and blood marrow transplant treatments in haematological oncology to enable effective management of patientsDiscusses pertinent daily issues for practicing nurses including oral care, nausea and vomiting, nutrition, infection control, social and psychological issuesReflection points provide an active reading experience and illuminate ideas and issues within the textSix new chapters: Research Priorities; Leadership Issues for Specialist Nurses; Fatigue; Adolescent Issues; Addressing the Needs of Families; Immune Modulators and Novel TherapiesExpanded information on bone marrow transplant, the immune system and palliative careImproved design and layoutNew expert contributors to provide the latest information on their field