The Cancer Chemotherapy Handbook
Author:   David S. Fischer ,  M.Tish Knobf ,  Henry Durivage (Director of Clinical Affairs, Theradex Systems, Princeton, USA) ,  Nancy Beaulieu (Staff Affiliate, Medical Oncology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Edition:   6th Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780323018906


Pages:   640
Publication Date:   16 May 2003
Format:   Paperback
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This pocket-sized reference is a practical guide to the care and treatment of cancer patients. It contains the most comprehensive list of chemotherapeutic drugs, including biological response modifiers, available anywhere. Each drug profile follows a uniform format, discussing mechanisms of action, indications, metabolism, dose, administration, drug interactions, incompatibilities, and toxicity. Cancer treatment protocols are arranged by cancer type. Completely, revised, and updated, the 6th Edition features 100 new chemotherapeutic drugs, as well as new information on medication errors and safety, and monoclonal antibodies.

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Author:   David S. Fischer ,  M.Tish Knobf ,  Henry Durivage (Director of Clinical Affairs, Theradex Systems, Princeton, USA) ,  Nancy Beaulieu (Staff Affiliate, Medical Oncology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   6th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 11.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 18.70cm
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780323018906


ISBN 10:   0323018904
Pages:   640
Publication Date:   16 May 2003
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

1. Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology 2. Clinical Trials-Principles and Applications 3. Chemotherapy Medication Safety 4. Chemotherapy Drugs and the Drugs Used in the Treatment of Cancer 5. Biotherapy 6. Cancer Chemotherapy Administration 7. Cancer Chemotherapy and Biotherapy 8. Ethical Considerations in Cancer 9. Cancer Pain Management 10. High Dose Chemotherapy with Stem Cell Support 11. Organ System Toxicity

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The Fischer handbook offers a more user-friendly, clearer presentation and an important chapter on the principles and applications of clinical trials. <br> Cancerworld - May/June 2005


The Fischer handbook offers a more user-friendly, clearer presentation and an important chapter on the principles and applications of clinical trials.<br><br> Cancerworld - May/June 2005


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