Genitourinary Cancers
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
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
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
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…
Final Hours
Final Hours Mary Murphy Similar characteristics, both physical and psychosocial, are seen during the final hours of a patient’s life. These are often divided into two major categories: the preactive…
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Sandra A. Mitchell INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Over the past 20 years, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has evolved from an experimental treatment for patients with advanced…
Cultural Issues in Cancer Care
Cultural Issues in Cancer Care Mary Murphy DEFINITION OF CULTURE A universal system of symbols and beliefs learned and shared among generations. Begins at birth, shared, adaptive and affects roles…
Cancer Epidemiology: Implications for Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment
Cancer Epidemiology Implications for Prevention, Early Detection, and Treatment Suzanne M. Mahon OVERVIEW Cancer continues to be a significant public health problem in the United States and throughout the world….
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer Dawn Tiedemann Melanoma DEFINITION The three main types of cells in the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) are squamous cells, basal cells, and melanocytes. Skin cancers are…
Gynecological Cancer
Gynecological Cancer Patty Woods Bunch Cervical Cancer DEFINITION Cervical cancer consists of several cell types, but the most common, approximately 85% to 90%, are squamous cell carcinoma. Most of the…
