| A Practical Approach to the Care of Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer 2018 Edition Contributor(s): Chisholm, Julia (Editor), Hough, Rachael (Editor), Soanes, Louise (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3319661728 ISBN-13: 9783319661728 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $189.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Oncology - General - Medical | Pediatrics - Medical | Nursing - General |
| Dewey: 610.73 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 9.18" W x 6.7" (1.29 lbs) 260 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book discusses the most important practical aspects involved in providing multidisciplinary Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) services for cancer patients. It draws on international experience in several continents of establishing and running such services and provides a contemporary, practical approach to AYA care based on accumulated experience. It is of interest to those establishing or seeking to improve AYA services as well as those already caring for AYA cance patients. Among topics discussed are incidence trends and treatment pathways, access to clinical trials for adolescents, transition from pediatric to adult services, psychological support and social care as well as survivorship and fertility. This book is of value of those establishing new services, those developing an existing service and those whose work includes the care of AYA patients. It is an important companion for pediatricians, oncologists as well as other medical, nursing and allied health professionals caring for Adolescents and Yound Adults with cancer. |