Principles of Skin Care and the Oncology Patient

Download or read book Principles of Skin Care and the Oncology Patient written by Marilyn L. Haas and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skin care of the patient with cancer can often be challenging and tricky. Without standard guidelines, oncology nurses are often left to their own devices when finding ways to effectively treat skin reactions. Not anymore. Principles of Skin Care and the Oncology Patient is a comprehensive resource to guide healthcare professionals who care for patients with cancer who develop skin problems. Incuded is an overview of skin issues related to the oncology patient, a review of common drug reactions, important information on skin reactions from common treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation, and much, much more.