Chapter 1 B ra in Cancer -- chapter 2. Breast Cancer -- chapter 3. C arcinom aofU nkn ow n P rim a ry -- chapter 4. E ndocrine Cancer -- chapter 5 Gastrointestinal Cancer -- chapter 6 Genitourinary Cancer -- chapter 7. Gynecologic Cancer -- chapter 8 Head and Neck -- chapter 9. Hematologic Malignancies -- chapter 10 Lung Cancer -- chapter 11 Malignant Melanom a -- chapter 12 Sarcoma -- chapter 13 Supportive C are -- chapter 14 Hematology Drugs -- chapter 15 Chemotherapeutic Drug Toxicities and Mechanisms o f Action -- chapter 16 Hematology/Oncology Drug Costs
Summary
This handbook is a concise, thorough, and portable reference guide to the multitude of complex chemotherapy protocols and other frequently utilized medications in the field of Hematology/Oncology. Its inclusion of commonly used oncology regimens, guidelines for supportive care during administration and sections on pain control, antibiotic use and antiemesis guidelines set it apart from other "chemotherapy handbooks". The authors have prepared this book with the intention of improving the care of those suffering from cancer