The Leukemias Jennifer K. Simpson Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia DEFINITION Leukemias are malignant neoplasms characterized by abnormal proliferation and development of leukocytes and their precursors, which infiltrate the bone marrow, peripheral…
The Lymphomas Jennifer K. Simpson Hodgkin Lymphoma DEFINITION Lymphomas are cancers of the B or T lymphocytes or natural killer cells that originate in the lymphatic system. The lymphomas are…
COMMON SKIN CONDITIONS CAUSED BY TARGETED TREATMENTS Targeted treatments effectively manage many different kinds of cancer. These drugs are designed to block different mechanisms by which cancer cells are nourished,…
Multiple Myeloma Jennifer K. Simpson DEFINITION Multiple myeloma is a cancer that belongs to a group of B-cell disorders, specifically a cancer of the plasma cell. It is characterized by…
Head and Neck Cancers Roberta Anne Strohl Laryngeal Cancer DEFINITION The larynx is divided into three anatomical regions: • Supraglottic larynx includes the epiglottis, false vocal cords, ventricles, aryepiglottic folds,…
Gastrointestinal System Anal Cancer Carolyn Grande DEFINITION Anal cancers are uncommon tumors located in the anus. The anus is the proximal end of the large intestine that connects to the…
Genitourinary Cancers Bladder Cancer Mary Collins DEFINITION Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and the ninth most common cancer in women. Alterations in deoxyribonucleic acid from…
Structural Emergencies Barbara J. Murphy Bowel Obstruction DEFINITION • The interference or cessation of the normal passage of intestinal contents through the gastrointestinal tract • The obstruction may be partial…
Targeted Therapy Sandra E. Remer INTRODUCTION This chapter is intended to assist oncology nurses to understand a very complex and newer treatment modality: targeted therapies. This newer view of cancer…
Cancer Pathophysiology Paula R. Klemm, Melanie N. Hurst Cancer is a genetic disease in which the regulation, characteristics, and functions of normal cells are altered. Genes provide the instructions for…
