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Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1449618871
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (496 download)
Download or read book Patients’ Guide to Cancer in Older Adults written by and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Gary R. Shapiro
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 1449632750
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (496 download)
Download or read book Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Cancer in Older Adults written by Gary R. Shapiro and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2010-12-22 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Johns Hopkins Patients’ Guide to Cancer in Older Adults was recently honored with 5 Stars from Doody's Book Review! Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Cancer in Older Adults is a concise, easy-to-follow “how to” guide that puts you on a path to wellness by explaining cancer treatment in older adults from start to finish. It guides you through the overwhelming maze of treatment decisions, simplifies the complicated schedule that lies ahead, and performs the task of putting together your plan of care in layman’s terms. Empower yourself with accurate, understandable information that will give you the ability to confidently participate in the decision making about your care and treatment. About the Series: Learning that you or someone you love has cancer is devastating, and feeling lost and powerless is a common immediate response. The Johns Hopkins Patients’ Guides are designed to alleviate your anxiety, empower you with information, and enable you to fully understand your treatment options. Each book in this series is dedicated to a specific type of cancer. The information is there to help lighten your burden and to assist you in becoming an active participant in your care. Cancer rarely allows us to take a diversion from life, and offering guidance on how to continue to live life while working hard on getting well is part of the outcome we hope to help you achieve.
Author : Beatriz Korc-Grodzicki, MD, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1617052825
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Handbook of Geriatric Oncology written by Beatriz Korc-Grodzicki, MD, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-06-16 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Geriatric Oncology is a practical resource for oncologists and related clinicians who want to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to the elderly cancer patient. Divided into nine succinct sections, it includes topics spanning an Overview of Geriatric Oncology and Aging, Geriatric Syndromes, Geriatric Assessment, Select Cancers Commonly Diagnosed in the Elderly, Communication with the Older Cancer Patient, the Nursing Home Patient with Cancer, Models of Care and Survivorship, Palliative Care, and Integrative Medicine. Complex issues such as the physiologic changes of aging and their effect on cancer, corresponding social and psychological aspects that accompany aging and a cancer diagnosis, assessment of frailty, managing comorbid conditions and diseases, effective communication among healthcare providers, the patient and caregivers, as well as the risks and benefits of cancer screening, are made simpler with helpful clinical guidance and clinical pearls. Spearheaded by world experts in geriatric oncology from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, this book is the definitive resource for oncologists and related clinicians to meet the demands of clinical management along the continuum of geriatric cancer care. Key Features: Provides best practices for evaluating geriatric syndromes such as functional dependency, falls, cognitive impairment and dementia, delirium, depression and anxiety, social isolation as well as syndromes related to nutrition, comorbid conditions, and polypharmacy. Includes practical guidance on when to treat and when not to treat cancer in older patients Discusses unique factors associated with breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, head and neck cancers, and myelodysplastic syndromes in the elderly that impact care plans and treatment.
Author : Janine Overcash, PhD, ARNP
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826118062
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)
Download or read book The Older Cancer Patient written by Janine Overcash, PhD, ARNP and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003-04-30 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because cancer in the older adult may be present in combination with other chronic conditions, including dementia and frailty, multidisciplinary care is especially important. This book provides nurses with essential information on the care and treatment of the older adult with cancer, including: An overview of cancer in the older adult, and barriers to treatment Prevention and screening of cancer in the older adult How to perform a comprehensive geriatric assessment, as a methodfor planning multidisciplinary care Practical applications of qualiy of life assessment and decision analysis Special considerations in radiation therapy and chemotherapy with the older adult Social and caregiver issues This book reflects lessons learned from a nurse-physician team who planned and implemented the Senior Adult Oncology Program at the.Moffit Cancer Center and Research Institute in Florida.
Author : Keith M. Bellizzi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118312481
Total Pages : 499 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (183 download)
Download or read book Cancer and Aging Handbook written by Keith M. Bellizzi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-07-20 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary approach to cancer and aging With the majority of cancers occurring in individuals over the age of 65 against a backdrop of an expanding aging population, there is an urgent need to integrate the areas of clinical oncology and geriatric care. This timely work tackles these issues head-on, presenting a truly multidisciplinary and international perspective on cancer and aging from world-renowned experts in geriatrics, oncology, behavioral science, psychology, gerontology, and public health. Unlike other books on geriatric oncology that focus mainly on treatment, Cancer and Aging Handbook: Research and Practice examines all phases of the cancer care continuum, from prevention through evidence-based diagnosis and treatment to end-of-life care. Detailed clinical and research information helps guide readers on effective patient care as well as caregiver training, research, and intervention. Coverage includes: Epidemiology of cancer in older adults, plus the unique physical, mental, and social issues involved Strategies and guidelines for prevention, screening, and treatment of older individuals with cancer The most common cancers in the elderly, including breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, and ovarian cancer Cancer survivorship in older adults as well as the all-critical issues of palliative care and pain management Emerging topics such as caregiver and family issues, different models of care, and cost considerations An essential resource for clinicians and caregivers as well as researchers interested in this evolving field, Cancer and Aging Handbook is also useful for public health professionals and policymakers who need to formulate services and allocate resources for the growing population of older cancer patients.
Author : Kairol Rosenthal
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0470488883
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (74 download)
Download or read book Everything Changes written by Kairol Rosenthal and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-02-04 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "By page three of the introduction to Everything Changes, I wanted not only to devour the rest of the book, but I wanted to call Kairol up, get to know her, and (if we weren't both already married) see if I could sleep with her. Then the book got really good. It is, without doubt, the most forthright, emotionally sophisticated, and plain-old valuable book of its kind I've seen. The book defines and exemplifies what the verb 'fight' really means: to arm, prepare, and engage in sustained effort to gain a desired end. If that's your mission, this is your instruction manual." —Evan Handler, actor and author of Time On Fire and It's Only Temporary: The Good News and the Bad News of Being Alive (and a guy who got well from acute myeloid leukemia in 1985) On a shoestring budget and with tape recorder in hand, Kairol Rosenthal emerged from treatment and hit the road in search of other twenty- and thirtysomething cancer survivors. From the Big Apple to the Bible Belt, she dusted the sugarcoating off of the young adult cancer experience, exposing the gritty and compelling stories of twenty-five complete strangers. The men and women in Everything Changes confess their most vulnerable moments, revealing cancer experiences they never told anyone else—everything from what they thought about at night before going to bed to what they wish they could tell their lovers but were too afraid to. With irreverent flare and practical wisdom, Everything Changes includes stories, how-to resources, and expert advice on issues that are important for young adult cancer patients, including: Dating and sex Medical insurance and the healthcare system Faith and spirituality Employment and career Fertility and adoption Friends and family
Author : M. Extermann
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3318023078
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Cancer and Aging written by M. Extermann and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2013-01-18 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer is clearly an age-related disease. Recent research in both aging and cancer has demonstrated the complex interaction between the two phenomena. This affects a wide spectrum of research and practice, anywhere from basic research to health care organization. Core examples of these close associations are addressed in this book. Starting with basic research, the first chapters cover cancer development, mTOR inhibition, senescent cells altering the tumor microenvironment, and immune senescence affecting cancer vaccine response. Taking into account the multidisciplinarity of geriatric oncology, several chapters focus on geriatric and oncologic aspects in patient assessment, treatment options, nursing and exercise programs. The book is rounded off by a discussion on the impact of the metabolic syndrome illustrating the interactions between comorbidity and cancer and a chapter on frailty.This book provides the reader with insights that will hopefully foster his or her reflection in their own research and practice to further the development of this most exciting field. Given the aging of the population worldwide and the high prevalence of cancer, it is essential reading not only for oncologists and geriatricians but for all health practitioners.
Author : Bruno J. Vellas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9782909342467
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (424 download)
Download or read book The Mini Nutritional Assessment, MNA written by Bruno J. Vellas and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309134161
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Cancer Care for the Whole Patient written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2008-03-19 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer care today often provides state-of-the-science biomedical treatment, but fails to address the psychological and social (psychosocial) problems associated with the illness. This failure can compromise the effectiveness of health care and thereby adversely affect the health of cancer patients. Psychological and social problems created or exacerbated by cancer--including depression and other emotional problems; lack of information or skills needed to manage the illness; lack of transportation or other resources; and disruptions in work, school, and family life--cause additional suffering, weaken adherence to prescribed treatments, and threaten patients' return to health. Today, it is not possible to deliver high-quality cancer care without using existing approaches, tools, and resources to address patients' psychosocial health needs. All patients with cancer and their families should expect and receive cancer care that ensures the provision of appropriate psychosocial health services. Cancer Care for the Whole Patient recommends actions that oncology providers, health policy makers, educators, health insurers, health planners, researchers and research sponsors, and consumer advocates should undertake to ensure that this standard is met.
Author : Michael A. Carducci
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1449610048
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (496 download)
Download or read book Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Kidney Cancer written by Michael A. Carducci and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2009-11-05 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Kidney Cancer is a concise, easy-to-follow “how to” guide that puts you on a path to wellness by explaining kidney cancer treatment from start to finish. It guides you through the overwhelming maze of treatment decisions, simplifies the complicated schedule that lies ahead, and performs the task of putting together your plan of care in layman's terms. Empower yourself with accurate, understandable information that will give you the ability to confidently participate in the decision making about your care and treatment.
Author : Oncology Nursing Society
Publisher : Oncology Nursing Society
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Handbook for the Care of the Older Adult with Cancer written by Oncology Nursing Society and published by Oncology Nursing Society. This book was released on 2000 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete reference guide gives advanced practice nurses the information they need in diagonising and treating acute and chronic problems in patients with cancer. Included are definitions, physiology/pathophysiology, diagnostic tests, treatment, follow-up, and more.
Author : Nita Ahuja
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 144961891X
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (496 download)
Download or read book Patients’ Guide to Pancreatic Cancer written by Nita Ahuja and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Concise, Easy-To-Follow "How To" Guide That Puts You On A Path To Wellness By Explaining Pancreatic Cancer Treatments From Start To Finish. It Guides You Through The Overwhelming Maze Of Treatment Decisions, Simplifies The Complicated Schedule That Lies Ahead, And Provides Valuable Tools To Help You To Put Together Your Plan Of Care
Author : Sarah H. Kagan
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812202406
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)
Download or read book Cancer in the Lives of Older Americans written by Sarah H. Kagan and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2012-02-23 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "oldest old," individuals aged 85 and above, are the most rapidly growing segment of American society. And although more than a third of cancer occurs in people over 75 years of age, their tumors are less fully diagnosed and often less fully treated than those in younger patients. Ageism may account for this discrepancy—why intervene if an older man or woman with cancer doesn't have long to live anyway? Yet older people often tolerate chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation as well as younger patients, while continuing to maintain their quality of life for years to come. The lack of clinical trials among this age group results in a deficit of knowledge regarding how to treat cancer in older adults. Little has been written to guide clinicians, social scientists, families, and individuals. In Cancer in the Lives of Older Americans: Blessings and Battles, Sarah H. Kagan writes from the perspective of more than twenty years of practice, inquiry, and education as a nurse. She uses anecdotes and case studies to illustrate important points about cancer among older adults. The book follows the story of Mrs. Eck, a woman in her 80s diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Mrs. Eck's situation sets the stage for a discussion of cancer, which too often focuses on cells and drugs, diagnoses and prognoses, without looking more closely at the people who experience the disease. Chapters offer varied assessments of what it means to be old and have cancer in our society, as Kagan explores other real experiences of cancer for older adults alongside information that will prove essential to patients, their families, scholars, and clinicians.
Author : Carrie P. Hunter
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0824746457
Total Pages : 591 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (247 download)
Download or read book Cancer in the Elderly written by Carrie P. Hunter and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-03-01 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents comprehensive assessment and up-to-date discussion of the epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of cancer in the elderly, highlighting the growing demands of the disease, its biology, individual susceptibility, the impact of state-of-the-art and emerging therapies on reducing morbidity, and decision making processes. Describ
Author : Teresa P. Diaz-Montes
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1449610242
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (496 download)
Download or read book Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Uterine Cancer written by Teresa P. Diaz-Montes and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2010-10-22 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Johns Hopkins Patients’ Guide to Uterine Cancer is a concise, easy-to-follow “how to” guide that puts you on a path to wellness by explaining uterine cancer treatments from start to finish. It guides you through the overwhelming maze of treatment decisions, simplifies the complicated schedule that lies ahead, and provides valuable tools to help you to put together your plan of care. Empower yourself with accurate, understandable information that will give you the ability to confidently participate in the decision making about your care and treatment.
Author : Mark D. Duncan
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 1449633196
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (496 download)
Download or read book Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Cancer of the Stomach and Esophagus written by Mark D. Duncan and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2010-08-06 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Cancer of the Stomach and Esophagus is a concise, easy-to-follow “how to” guide that puts you on a path to wellness by explaining stomach and liver cancer treatment from start to finish. It guides you through the overwhelming maze of treatment decisions, simplifies the complicated schedule that lies ahead, and performs the task of putting together your plan of care in everyday terms. Empower yourself with accurate, understandable information that will give you the ability to confidently participate in the decision making about your care and treatment.
Author : Ritu Salani
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1449611176
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (496 download)
Download or read book Johns Hopkins Patients' Guide to Ovarian Cancer written by Ritu Salani and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2009-11-04 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Johns Hopkins Patients’ Guide to Ovarian Cancer is a concise, easy-to-follow “how to” guide that puts you on a path to wellness by explaining ovarian cancer treatments from start to finish. It guides you through the overwhelming maze of treatment decisions, simplifies the complicated schedule that lies ahead, and provides valuable tools to help you to put together your plan of care. Empower yourself with accurate, understandable information that will give you the ability to confidently participate in the decision making about your care and treatment.
