Description
MANUAL OF TOXICITIES RELATED TO THE TREATMENT OF
Book Summary
This manual offers a practical, quick-reference guide for managing symptoms and toxicities derived from cancer treatment. Designed for healthcare professionals, the work clearly and structurally addresses complications associated with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and radiotherapy. Its primary value lies in providing tools for accurate diagnosis and specific treatment of each toxicity, thereby optimizing care for cancer patients.
What is it about?
The work focuses on the management of adverse effects that arise during cancer treatment. Structured for immediate information retrieval, the book details the characteristic symptoms of each toxicity to facilitate their identification and diagnostic confirmation. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological options for symptomatic relief are explored, and strategies to mitigate risks in particularly vulnerable patients are offered. Furthermore, it addresses contemporary challenges in oncology, such as the management of infusion reactions, the precise indication for biopsies, and the complexities introduced by new immunotherapies.
Main Topics
- Management of toxicities from conventional chemotherapy.
- Identification and treatment of adverse effects of immunotherapy.
- Complications associated with targeted therapies.
- Side effects of radiotherapy.
- Protocols for the management of infusion reactions.
- Strategies for mitigating toxicities in high-risk patients.
Who is it recommended for?
This manual is aimed at oncologists, hematologists, oncology nurses, clinical pharmacists, and any healthcare professional involved in the care of cancer patients. It is particularly useful for those who need a quick and concise reference in daily clinical practice for decision-making regarding the management of treatment complications.
What this book provides
- A quick-reference guide for the differential diagnosis of oncological toxicities.
- Practical recommendations on pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches for symptom management.
- Updated strategies for the prevention and mitigation of adverse effects in high-risk patients.
- Clarity in addressing the specific complexities of new immunotherapies.
Technical Specifications
- Author: VELCHETI, VAMSIDHAR; PUNEKAR, SALMAN R
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: ONCOLOGY, HEMATOLOGY
- Collection: ELSEVIER
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: January 2022
- Number of pages: 352
- Weight: 560 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a clinical resource of great practical value that meets a fundamental need in modern oncology: the efficient and safe management of therapeutic toxicities. Its compact format and direct approach make it a bedside tool for the professional seeking concise and applicable information at the point of care. The inclusion of the latest therapies and their specific challenges positions it as an updated and relevant text for daily clinical practice.