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American Cancer Society Patient Education Guide to Oncology Drugs, Second Edition

Author(s): Gail M. Wilkes, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN, Boston Medical Center
Terri B. Ades, MS, APRN-BC, AOCN, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, Georgia
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763722531
  • ISBN-10:0763722537
  • Paperback    535 pages      © 2004
Price: International Sales $151.95 US List
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Overview

ACS Patient Education Guide to Oncology Drugs, Second Edition is easy to read and provides instruction sheets on over 200 forms of cancer medication. This complete reference answers frequently asked questions in a language that is easy to understand. A comprehensive range of drug side effects is discussed in detail. 

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The companion CD-ROM allows health care professionals to print out customized instruction sheets for individual patients.

A reference of commonly used pharmaceutical terms is included.

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Disclaimer
How to Use This Book
Chemotherapy Principles
Cancer Treatment Drugs
Symptom Management Drugs
Glossary
Index


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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Gail M. Wilkes-MSN, APRN-BC, AOCN, Boston Medical Center

Gail M Wilkes, RN, MS, ANP-BC, AOCN
Medical Surgical/Oncology Clinical Instructor
Boston Medical Center
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Terri B. Ades, MS, APRN-BC, AOCN-American Cancer Society, Atlanta, Georgia

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  • "It provides some excellent simple information for the consumer on chemotherapy, chemotherapy drugs, and symptom management drugs. It would definitely be an asset for patients and families."

    —Kelly-Anne Baines, RN, CON(C)
    Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal

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