The Leukemias

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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…

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The Lymphomas

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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…

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COMMON SKIN CONDITIONS CAUSED BY TARGETED TREATMENTS

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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,…

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Multiple Myeloma

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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…

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Head and Neck Cancers

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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,…

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Gastrointestinal System

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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…

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Genitourinary Cancers

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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…

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Structural Emergencies

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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…

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Targeted Therapy

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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…

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Cancer Pathophysiology

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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…

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