Biological Basis of Nursing: Cancer

<p>Presenting specialized biological information on what cancer is this book looks at how it damages the body and how cancer treatments work. Engaging accessible and illustrated throughout this unique text:</p><ul> <li>explains the basic biology of cancer</li> <li>discusses the biology of the wide range of common cancers</li> <li>identifies and explains the biological causes of cancer</li> <li>explains drug action in chemotherapy and analgesia</li> <li>explains the link between diet and cancer and how diet is important in cancer therapy</li> <li>discusses the biological basis of a range of nursing skills linked to cancer.</li> </ul><p>Providing nurses with the essential knowledge required for working with cancer patients and their families this book will enable them to work with current and new forms of cancer treatment. </p>