Principles and Practice of Palliative Care and Support Oncology

The only book on the market to cover palliative care for both adults and children, Pediatric and Adult Palliative Care and Support Oncology offers an easy-to-read, interdisciplinary approach to supportive oncology as well as end-of-life care. Ideal for oncologists, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, the fifth edition provides important updates for conventional topics while also featuring several brand new chapters. Covering everything from dermatologic toxicity of cancer treatment to running family meetings for setting goals of care, this unique title is a source of both help and inspiration to all those who care for patients with cancer. Title Copyright Dedication Contributing Authors Preface Acknowledgments Contents SECTION ISymptoms and Syndromes Part A: Pain 1. Neuropathic, Bone, and Visceral Pain Syndromes 2. Opioid Pharmacotherapy 3. Nonpharmacologic Management of Pain 4. Interventional Approach to Pain 5. Treatment Planning in Palliative Radiotherapy 6. Pathophysiology of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Part B: Constitutional Symptoms 7. Cancer-Related Fatigue 8. Fever and Sweats 9. Hot Flashes Part C: Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Syndromes 10. Anorexia/Weight Loss 11. Swallowing and Speech Considerations in Palliative Care 12. Chemotherapy-Related Nausea and Vomiting and Treatment-Related Nausea and Vomiting 13. Assessment and Management of Chronic Nausea and Vomiting 14. Diarrhea, Malabsorption, and Constipation 15. Bowel Obstruction 16. Diagnosis and Management of Effusions 17. Hiccups and Other Gastrointestinal Symptoms 18. Oral Manifestations and Complications of Cancer Therapy Part D: Skin 19. Pruritus 20. Management of Tumor-Related Skin Disorders 21. Dermatologic Adverse Events during Treatment 22. Management of Pressure Injury, Fungating Malignant Wounds, Fistulas, and Stomas 23. Lymphedema Part E: Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Syndromes 24. Dyspnea in the Cancer Patient 25. Hemoptysis, Airway Obstruction, Bronchospasm, Cough, and Pulmonary Complications/Symptoms of Cancer and Its Treatment 26. Prevention, Assessment, and Management of Treatment-Induced Cardiac Disease in Cancer Patients 27. Noninvasive Respiratory Support and Palliative Care Part F: Genitourinary Symptoms and Syndromes 28. Urologic Issues in Palliative Care 29. Impact of Hepatic and Renal Dysfunction on Pharmacology of Palliative Care Drugs Part G: Metabolic Disorders 30. Metabolic Disorders in the Cancer Patient 31. Infectious Complications/Management Part H: Selected Neurologic Symptoms and Syndromes 32. Management of Intracranial Metastases 33. Management of Spinal Cord and Cauda Equina Compression Part I: Selected Psychiatric Symptoms and Syndromes 34. Recognizing and Managing Delirium 35. Depression and Anxiety in Palliative Care 36. Cognitive Decline Following Cancer Treatment 37. Substance Use Disorders and Palliative Care SECTION IIIssues in Palliative Care Part A: Definitions and Models 38. Hospice Part B: Assessment Issues 39. Cultural Issues in Palliatives and Supportive Oncology 40. Communication During Transitions of Care 41. The Family Meeting Part C: Other Issues in Palliative Care 42. Psychosocial Consequences of Advanced Cancer 43. Disorders of Sexuality and Reproduction 44. Caregiving in the Home 45. Management of Symptoms in the Actively Dying Patient 46. Spirituality 47. Grief and Bereavement 48. Staff Stress and Burnout SECTION IIIEthical Considerations in Palliative Care 49. Advance Care Planning, Advance Directives, and Withholding and Withdrawing Treatment 50. Palliative Care: Ethics and the Law 51. Assisted Suicide or Understanding and Responding to Requests for Hastened Death SECTION IVSpecial Interventions in Supportive and Palliative Care 52. Hematologic Support of the Cancer Patient 53. Issues in Nutrition and Hydration 54. Complementary and Integrative Therapies in Oncology 55. Cannabinoids SECTION VSpecial Populations 56. Geriatric Palliative Care 57. Palliative Care in Pediatrics 58. Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation and Supportive Care 59. Survivorship Issues in Pediatrics 60. Survivorship Issues in Adults 61. Cancer Genetics and Palliative Care 62. Palliative and Supportive Care: The Global Context SECTION VIResearch Issues in Supportive Palliative Care 63. Outcomes Assessment in Palliative Care 64. Research Issues: Ethics and Study Design Index The Only Book On The Market To Cover Palliative Care For Both Adults And Children, Pediatric And Adult Palliative Care And Support Oncology Offers An Easy-to-read, Interdisciplinary Approach To Supportive Oncology As Well As End-of-life Care. Ideal For Oncologists, Residents, Fellows, Nurse Practitioners, And Physician Assistants, The Fifth Edition Has A New Title, A More Compact Size, Fully Revised Content, And A New Focus On Quick-reference Features Throughout. Covering Everything From Dermatologic Toxicity Of Cancer Treatment To Running Family Meetings For Setting Goals Of Care, This Unique Title Is A Source Of Both Help And Inspiration To All Those Who Care For Patients With Cancer.