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Contemporary Issues in Lymphoma

Author(s): Mary Ellen McFadden, RN, MA, OCN, Hospital Clinical Specialist, Amgen
Barbara Poniatowski, MS, RN, AOCN, Senior Clinical Educator, GlaxoSmithKline Oncology
Susan Temple, RN, MSN, AOCN, Senior Clinical Educator, GlaxoSmithKline Oncology
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763729578
  • ISBN-10:0763729574
  • Hardcover    265 pages      © 2006
Price: International Sales $97.95 US List
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Overview

Lymphomas represent a complex and diverse group of malignancies. At present, over several dozen disease subtypes have been identified. Their unique cellular characteristics and treatment options vary substantially. Understanding the nuances associated with the various neoplasms that comprise this cancer can be a challenge to nursing professionals. This book helps broaden their awareness of the biology, classification, and treatment options available to patients with lymphoma.

Contemporary Issues in Lymphoma provides an overview of lymphoid malignancies (including epidemiology and etiology), the immune system and lymphoid malignancies, and the cytogenetics of lymphoid malignancies. This text covers four types of lymphoma in depth: 

  • pathophysiology
  • classification and staging
  • diagnosis and treatment modalities
  • complications of treatment
  • nursing management of associated complications
  • resources for patients with lymphoid malignancies

 

ShowKey Features

The text includes:

  • Chapter on cytogenetics with numerous illustrations
  • Concise review of the immune system
  • Overview of the epidemiology and etiology of lymphoid malignancies
  • Individual chapters on lymphoid malignancies, stem cell transplantation, and issues and concerns in managing side effects of therapy 

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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Mary Ellen McFadden, RN, MA, OCN-Hospital Clinical Specialist, Amgen

Mary Ellen McFadden, RN, MA, OCN received her bachelor degrees in biology and nursing from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland and her graduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. She has devoted her entire professional career to oncology, first as a research biologist in hematology and bone marrow transplant at Johns Hopkins University and later as a nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Amgen. Mary Ellen has authored numerous publications and has presented frequently at both national and international educational symposia.

Barbara Poniatowski, MS, RN, AOCN-Senior Clinical Educator, GlaxoSmithKline Oncology

Barbara Poniatowski, MS, RN, AOCN received her associate arts degree from Essex Community College, her bachelor's degree from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, and her graduate degree from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Barbara has 25+ years of oncology experience as a clinician, educator, consultant, researcher, and a clinical specialist. She was the first recipient of the Oncology Nursing Society's Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse of the Year.

Susan Temple, RN, MSN, AOCN-Senior Clinical Educator, GlaxoSmithKline Oncology

Susan Temple, RN, MSN, AOCN received her BSN from the University of Alabama School of Nursing and her MSN from the University of South Alabama. Susan was awarded an American Cancer Society Fellowship in Oncology Nursing while at South Alabama. Her post-master's work is from the University of Alabama, School of Nursing. Susan has over 25 years of experience in oncology nursing as a clinician, educator, consultant, researcher, and program administrator in molecular oncology/oncology drug development.

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