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Oncodermatology

Author : Cristina Martinez Zugaib Abdalla
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031292774
Total Pages : 658 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (312 download)

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Book Synopsis Oncodermatology by : Cristina Martinez Zugaib Abdalla

Download or read book Oncodermatology written by Cristina Martinez Zugaib Abdalla and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to outline the topics that are critical in the dermatological approach to patients with cancer. This purpose will be accomplished by discussing the value of a multidisciplinary approach, and case examples will be used, including some from the Hospital Sírio-Libanês, a pioneering institution in the treatment of cancer. In all, the book will present and discuss the best global evidence for the dermatologic care of patients with cancer, skin cancer, and solid organ- and bone-marrow-transplanted patients. The clinical, surgical, pathologic, imaging, radiotherapy, oncology and palliative care aspects of the dermatologic care of cancer patients will be covered. The book will also discuss subjects such as genetics, biology, evidence-based medicine, and new diagnostic methods and tools such as dermoscopy and confocal microscopy. Chapters will be based on the following key areas: educating clinicians on how to prevent skin cancer in patients, screening and counseling, diagnosis and treatment of pigmented lesions, melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer, cutaneous lymphomas, sarcomas, leukemic and lymphomatous infiltrations, cutaneous metastases, cutaneous paraneoplasic manifestations and cutaneous adverse reactions to chemotherapy and radiation treatment. The primary audiences are dermatologists, oncologists, radioncologists and oncologic surgeons. The secondary audience is residents in these fields. The goal is to prepare and update all specialists on this important clinical and research area.

Dermatologic Principles and Practice in Oncology

Author : Mario E. Lacouture
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118590600
Total Pages : 764 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (185 download)

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Book Synopsis Dermatologic Principles and Practice in Oncology by : Mario E. Lacouture

Download or read book Dermatologic Principles and Practice in Oncology written by Mario E. Lacouture and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book focusing specifically on frequent and frequently disabling side effects involving the skin, hair and nails in cancer patients According to the World Health Organization, there are approximately thirty million people living with a diagnosis of cancer – the majority of whom will receive surgery, systemic therapy, and/or radiation, and who will suffer from dermatologic adverse events. Dermatologists and oncologists are only beginning to grapple with these events, which pose serious quality-of-life issues with so many patients, and will become more prevalent as survival rates improve, thanks in part to new cancer treatments and drug regimens. Concentrating on a topic that has only been briefly touched upon by other texts, this book offers a focused perspective on the clinical presentation, underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms, and management of skin, hair, and nail conditions for oncologists, dermatologists, and allied practitioners. Dermatologic Principles and Practice in Oncology: Conditions of the Skin, Hair, and Nails in Cancer Patients: • Covers in detail the dermatologic adverse events of oncologic therapies, clinical presentations, and treatment recommendations • Enables dermatologists and other practitioners to significantly improve the care of patients with cancer • Addresses the dermatologic adverse events of cancer therapies used globally, of which a large number are found in developing countries • Emphasizes prophylactic measures – based on treatments used and type of cancer – to prevent the appearance of adverse events • Provides built-in discussions on patient education for practical counseling during therapies • Offers rapid-reference sections on topical dermatology drugs The first book to present dermatologic conditions in cancer patients and survivors in a uniform and in-depth manner, Dermatologic Principles and Practice in Oncology is ideal for oncologists, oncology nurses, and dermatologists who wish to take better care of those with adverse skin, hair, and nail conditions.

Practical Guide to Dermatology

Author : Henry W. Lim
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030180158
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Practical Guide to Dermatology written by Henry W. Lim and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-10-02 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical manual provides a real-world educationally focused resource. It enables the reader to gain a good understanding of a range of skin diseases, their differential diagnosis and various medical and/or surgical treatment options. Topics covered include general dermatology, oncodermatology, drugs, phototherapy, pigmentary disorders, skin of color, inpatient dermatology and pediatric dermatology. Emphasis is placed on concise, practical points that one can use in clinic, with informative pearls to reinforce the key messages in each chapter. Practical Guide to Dermatology: The Henry Ford Manual systematically describes a broad range of practical concepts, diagnostic and treatment techniques involving various dermatological disciplines. It represents a valuable reference guide for practising and trainee dermatologists alike.

Dermatologic Reactions to Cancer Therapies

Author : Gabriella Fabbrocini
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351972839
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (519 download)

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Book Synopsis Dermatologic Reactions to Cancer Therapies by : Gabriella Fabbrocini

Download or read book Dermatologic Reactions to Cancer Therapies written by Gabriella Fabbrocini and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-03-21 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chemotherapy and radiotherapy for cancer can have devastating side effects on the skin of a patient. This innovative guide for both dermatologists and oncologists gives a good introduction both to therapy regimes and to dermatological management for medical professionals treating their patients.

Atlas of Dermatoscopy Cases

Author : Horacio Cabo
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030436721
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Atlas of Dermatoscopy Cases written by Horacio Cabo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical atlas describes the use of dermatoscopy in the clinic, a technique that is increasingly used by the clinical dermatologist. It revolves around the use of clinical cases, simulating what happens in the clinic when the dermatologist is presented with a patient who has pigmented and non-pigmented lesions. Dermatologists perform diagnoses based on what they see on the skin and with these images recognize different diseases. This whole spectrum of forms and shapes is reflected in color. Dermatoscopy opens a new and very wide field of structures and colors that cannot be seen with the naked eye and, with appropriate training and the use of this book, improves clinical diagnosis. Atlas of Dermatoscopy Cases: Challenging and Complex Clinical Scenarios adds significantly to the analysis of cases from the Editors’ previous volume Comprehensive Atlas of Dermatoscopy Cases by teaching the technique through specially selected, complex, and interesting clinical cases and providing the reader a thorough understanding of the techniques and methodologies associated with diagnosis using dermatoscopy. It is of great use to the trainee dermatologist and any practicing dermatologist seeking to expand their skills with this important diagnostic tool.

Hair and Scalp Treatments

Author : Antonella Tosti
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030215555
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Hair and Scalp Treatments written by Antonella Tosti and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-09-12 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conditions of the hair and scalp often cause significant psychological distress and sometimes physical discomfort for patients. Similarly, finding the right treatment can prove challenging for the physician. Hair and Scalp Treatments -- A Practical Guide, focuses on therapy with each chapter briefly describing the disease to the reader and then teaching the step-by-step therapeutic algorithm. Procedures commonly used in the treatment of alopecias are also reviewed and detailed in specific chapters. This book also discusses everyday questions that patients commonly ask doctors and provides practical tips such as how to recommend the best shampoo, conditioner or hair dye for your patient, or how to prescribe the right nutritional supplements. There are additional sections on future treatments on the horizon and how regenerative medicine can be used. Hair and Scalp Treatments -- A Practical Guide, is the only book of its kind focused on treatment and addresses topics that are not covered by current titles on hair disorders. Written and edited by leading experts in the field, this practical guide can be used not only by dermatologists but by general practice and family physicians as well.

Cutaneous Reactions from Anti-Cancer Therapies

Author : Allireza Alloo
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 1975157915
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (751 download)

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Book Synopsis Cutaneous Reactions from Anti-Cancer Therapies by : Allireza Alloo

Download or read book Cutaneous Reactions from Anti-Cancer Therapies written by Allireza Alloo and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2023-01-12 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many oncologic therapies used to treat cancer have significant implications for the skin. These dermatologic reactions follow recognizable patterns and are closely related to the type of treatment given.Cutaneous Toxicities from Anti-Cancer Therapies, by Drs. Allireza Alloo and Nicole LeBoeuf, provides comprehensive coverage of cutaneous toxicities caused by the full spectrum of oncologic modes of treatment—specifically cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. This portable photoguide is a quick bedside handbook for dermatologists, oncologists, primary care providers, emergency room physicians, and other health care professionals who see patients undergoing treatment for cancer.

Advances in Oncology Nursing, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

Author : Margaret Barton-Burke
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323530184
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (235 download)

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Book Synopsis Advances in Oncology Nursing, An Issue of Nursing Clinics by : Margaret Barton-Burke

Download or read book Advances in Oncology Nursing, An Issue of Nursing Clinics written by Margaret Barton-Burke and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of the Nursing Clinics of North America focuses on the expanding knowledge of oncology nursing. The science of cancer, the disease, is expanding at an unprecedented pace producing knowledge that is unparalleled in its complexity. Nurses caring for oncology patients require specialized knowledge to care for their patients safely. The articles in this edition include cutting-edge information written by authors who practice in corresponding settings. The articles are devoted to Oncology Genomics: Implications for Oncology/Cancer Nurses; Informatics; Evidence-Based Practice in Oncology Nursing; Brain Cancer and Family Caregiving; Symptom Management and Palliative Care for Patients with Cancer; Lung Cancer and Tobacco: What’s New; Health Disparities; Changes in Cancer Treatment: Nibs and Mabs; Clinical Trials and the Role of the Oncology Clinical Research Nurse Cancer Survivorship; and Oral Chemotherapeutic Agents.

Inpatient Dermatology

Author : Misha Rosenbach
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319184490
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Inpatient Dermatology written by Misha Rosenbach and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-11-03 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inpatient Dermatology is a concise and portable resource that synthesizes the most essential material to help physicians with recognition, differential diagnosis, work-up, and treatment of dermatologic issues in the hospitalized patient. Complete with hundreds of clinical and pathologic images, this volume is both an inpatient dermatology atlas and a practical guide to day-one, initial work-up, and management plan for common and rare skin diseases that occur in the inpatient setting. Each chapter is a bulleted, easy-to-read reference that focuses on one specific inpatient dermatologic condition, with carefully curated clinical photographs and corresponding histopathologic images to aid readers in developing clinical-pathologic correlation for the dermatologic diseases encountered in the hospital. Before each subsection the editors share diagnostic pearls, explaining their approach to these challenging conditions. This book is structured to be useful to physicians, residents, and medical students. It spans dermatology, emergency medicine, internal medicine, infectious disease, and rheumatology. Inpatient Dermatology is the go-to guide for hospital-based skin diseases, making even the most complex inpatient dermatologic issues approachable and understandable for any clinician.

Pocket Dermatology

Author : Sara Hylwa
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030836029
Total Pages : 542 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Pocket Dermatology written by Sara Hylwa and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-03-09 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocketbook offers a quick one-stop reference for dermatologists and the dermatology resident. The pocketbook is written by dermatologists for dermatologists. It is full of essential dermatologic “pearls” in easy access, high yield format, delivering the must know essentials for hospital and clinic based dermatology. Tables and bulleted format help access crucial information quickly and there will be space for added notes for clinicians to personalize and enhance their pocketbook. Pocket Dermatology is a must-have resource for dermatology residents, dermatologists in clinic and on call who are supervising medical students or residents, and physicians who have patients with dermatologic concerns who will be consulting a dermatologist.

Drug Eruptions

Author : Haur Yueh Lee
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031093887
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Drug Eruptions written by Haur Yueh Lee and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cutaneous adverse drug reactions are common and range from the benign to those which are life-threatening. The clinical presentation of these dermatoses is varied and many may mimic common skin conditions. Consequently, diagnosis in drug-induced skin disease is challenging and the treatment considerations are complex. This book aims to bridge the divide between dermatology and allergy by providing a comprehensive review on the pathomechanisms and clinical features of cutaneous adverse drug reactions. Broken up into three distinct sections: General Considerations, Reaction Patterns, and Special Drug Categories, these chapters cover the common and rare adverse skin reactions and provide information on recent advances - particularly immunopathology and pharmacogenetics - as well as highlighting new adverse drug signals and novel therapies. Drug Eruptions is a must-have resource for dermatologists, allergists, internal physicians and general practitioners.

Pediatric Dermatology Part II, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics , E-Book

Author : Kelly M. Cordoro
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323897630
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (238 download)

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Book Synopsis Pediatric Dermatology Part II, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics , E-Book by : Kelly M. Cordoro

Download or read book Pediatric Dermatology Part II, An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics , E-Book written by Kelly M. Cordoro and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-04-08 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest editor Dr. Kelly M. Cordoro brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Dermatology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as neutrophilic dermatoses in children; laser surgery for dermatologic conditions in pediatric patients; managing children/families with delusions of infestation/parasitosis; counterfeit medications; and more. - Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including clinical relevance of the cutaneous microbiome in pediatric skin disease; systemic therapy for vascular malformations and the status of genotype-guided management; systemic therapy for pediatric atopic dermatitis; update on biologic therapy for pediatric psoriasis; hormonal treatment of acne in adolescent patients; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pediatric dermatology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Author : Chrysalyne D. Schmults
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3662470810
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma written by Chrysalyne D. Schmults and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a cutting-edge resource that provides clinicians with the up-to-date practical knowledge required in order to manage SCC patients optimally. It summarizes newly available information relating to the definition of high-risk SCC, its pathophysiologic underpinnings, and its management. New prognostic information and staging systems are summarized that enable high-risk tumors to be defined more precisely than ever before. Many helpful tips are provided on the practical management of challenging cases, including multiple tumors/field cancerization, high-risk tumors, nodal metastases, and unresectable disease. The authors are all acknowledged experts in the emerging field of high-risk and advanced SCC.

Ultraviolet Light in Human Health, Diseases and Environment

Author : Shamim I. Ahmad
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319560174
Total Pages : 367 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Ultraviolet Light in Human Health, Diseases and Environment written by Shamim I. Ahmad and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-08 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the roles and importance of Ultraviolet (UV) light from sun and from man-made UV lamps in our daily life, on health and diseases, also its application in sterilization and treatment. The key words are: reactive oxygen species, DNA damage, UV mutagenicity, skin cancers, polymorphous light eruption, Xeroderma pigmentosum, vitiligo, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndromes, cardiovascular diseases, dermatology, photobiology, photodermatosis, vitamin D synthesis, vitamin D efficiency, water sterilization, blood sterilization, phototherapies, skin tanning and UV dosimeter. The book starts with introduction to UV light and the history of development of UV lamps and its applications. It then moves to describing the interaction of this light with biological components and the production of reactive oxygen species, their roles in cell signaling, cellular defense from foreign invaders, in mutagenesis leading to skin diseases including vitiligo, polymorphous light eruption and various forms of skin cancer. Then it presents the synthesis and importance of UV light and diseases, induced due to the deficiency of vitamin D. Roles of UV light in sterilization, disinfection, phototherapies are depicted in the next part and finally use and abuse of UV light in tanning salon and the availability and importance of use of UV dosimeter are highlighted. The three main focuses of this book are: - Damage to biological systems by UV light leading to certain skin diseases; most importantly skin cancers. - Importance of UV light in the in vivo synthesis of vitamin D when human bodies are exposed to it. - Diseases caused due to the deficiency of vitamin D and the use of UV lamps in phototherapy and sterilization processes. The editor has considerable experience in publishing medical books and has used it critically selecting the matters which will attract the readers from many areas of medical and non-medical fields. It is hoped that the materials presented in this book will give great benefit and will stimulate both novice and expert researchers in the field. The book gives excellent overviews of the current status of research and pointers to the future research achievements. Clinicians, medical general practitioners, technicians and staff working in UV related industries and especially those working in tanning salon should benefit from the information presented in safe handling of this light.

Dermoscopy E-Book

Author : H. Peter Soyer
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702068837
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis Dermoscopy E-Book by : H. Peter Soyer

Download or read book Dermoscopy E-Book written by H. Peter Soyer and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-11-24 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dermoscopy: The Essentials presents the practical guidance you need to master this highly effective, more economical, and less invasive alternative to biopsy. Drs. Peter Soyer, Giuseppe Argenziano, Rainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, and Iris Zalaudek explain all aspects of performing dermoscopy and interpreting results. With approximately 30% new clinical and dermoscopic images, valuable pearls and checklists, and online access to the fully searchable and downloadable text, you'll have everything you need to diagnose earlier and more accurately. - Avoid diagnostic pitfalls through pearls that explain how to accurately use dermoscopy and highlight common mistakes. - Master all aspects of performing dermoscopy and interpreting the results with easy-to-use "traffic light" systems and checklists for quick and effective learning. - Gain a better visual understanding with approximately 30% new clinical and dermoscopic images that depict the appearance of benign and malignant lesions and feature arrows and labels to highlight important manifestations. - Get better diagnostic results for less by learning how to successfully perform dermoscopy with this portable, to-the-point resource.

Dermatology: Principles and Practice

Author : Heidi Mueller
Publisher : American Medical Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781639270651
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Dermatology: Principles and Practice written by Heidi Mueller and published by American Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The branch of medical science which deals with the functions and structures of skin, nails, and hair, as well as their diseases, is referred to as dermatology. It includes both medications and surgeries. Various fields of dermatology include cosmetic dermatology, dermatopathology, immunodermatology, Mohs surgery, pediatric dermatology and dermatoepidemiology. Major therapies provided under the field of dermatology include excision and treatment of skin cancer, and cryosurgery which treats warts and another dermatosis. Several other therapies include hair removal with laser, hair transplantation, laser therapies for the birthmark or tattoo removal and photodynamic therapy. It also includes procedures like autologous melanocyte transplant known as vitiligo surgery. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within dermatology. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

Supportive Care in Cancer Patients

Author : Hans-Jörg Senn
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642829325
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (428 download)

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Book Synopsis Supportive Care in Cancer Patients by : Hans-Jörg Senn

Download or read book Supportive Care in Cancer Patients written by Hans-Jörg Senn and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The symposium on supportive care in cancer patients, which took place in St. Gallen, Switzerland, on February 18-21, 1987, wel comed renowned experts in the field and more than 600 partici pants from 25 countries with the aim of stimulating discussion on how to improve our professional skills and personal attitudes to ward cancer patients in all stages of their disease. Why did we or ganize such a symposium on supportive care in cancer patients? Recent decades have witnessed remarkable success in cancer treat ment, and we have learned how to cure a finite number of neoplas tic diseases. Some malignant tumors that previously entailed high fatality rates, such as leukemias, lymphomas, and testicular can cers, can now be cured, even when at an advanced stage. Yet it seems to many that our struggle to improve results and to fight death from cancer has also imposed greater toxicity on patients. Conventional scientifically based oncology has only recently made adequate efforts to improve the subjective quality of life of cancer patients, for example through prophylaxis against emesis, nausea, and scalp hypothermia, pain control and the development of psy chosocial support structures. The search for less toxic and yet equally effective treatment measures has not been one of our pri mary goals in the past. Supportive care has always been part of nurses' professional aim, even though many have not known how best to offer it.