Supportive Care of the Cancer Patient
Chapter 18. Supportive Care of the Cancer Patient SECTION A Prevention and Management of Nausea and Vomiting Mary Lynn Higginbotham KEY POINTS • Mechanisms of vomiting for chemotherapeutic agents are…
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Chapter 11. Paraneoplastic Syndromes Ruthanne Chun KEY POINTS • Paraneoplastic syndromes (PNS) are caused by tumor-produced substances that have a systemic effect. • Effective treatment of most PNS requires control…
Managing Oncologic Emergencies
Chapter 13. Managing Oncologic Emergencies SECTION A Tumor- and Treatment-Related Complications Ravinder S. Dhaliwal KEY POINTS • Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells including cells of the bone marrow, mucous membranes…
Clinical Trial Design and Access to Clinical Research Studies
Chapter 5. Clinical Trial Design and Access to Clinical Research Studies Melissa C. Paoloni and Chand Khanna KEY POINTS • Clinical trials are becoming a more readily available option for…
Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, and Tumor Grading
Chapter 8. Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, and Tumor Grading Elizabeth M. Whitley KEY POINTS • Handle tissue samples gently during surgery to help prevent crushing, stretching, and electrocautery artifacts. • Mark sites…
Genetic Basis of Cancer
Chapter 2. Genetic Basis of Cancer Jaime F. Modiano and Matthew Breen KEY POINTS • Cancer is a genetic disease, but it is not always heritable. • Cancer is a…
