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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100198530749

ISBN-139780198530749

eBay Product ID (ePID)57005622

Product Key Features

Number of Pages208 Pages

Publication NamePalliative Care Consultations in Head and Neck Cancer

LanguageEnglish

SubjectOtorhinolaryngology, Terminal Care, Diseases

Publication Year2007

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorAndrew Davies

SeriesPalliative Care Consultations Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight11.3 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2007-295540

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsThe latest in Oxford University Press' Palliative Care Consultations series...is a particularly welcome addition as, in my experience, these tumours can cause an enormous amount of local morbidity but lead only slowly to the patient's demise. In other words, they can be a real challenge for people working in palliative care., The book can be recommended to all in the multidisciplinary team working with individuals with cancer of the head and neck.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal616.99491029

Table Of Content1. Introduction2. Surgery with palliative intent in advanced or recurrent head and neck cancer3. The non-surgical management of advanced head and neck cancer4. Management of airway problems in advanced or recurrent disease5. Oral problems6. Improving swallowing and communication7. Nutritional support for the head and neck cancer patient8. Complex wounds in head and neck cancer9. Pain management in advanced and recurrent disease10. Psychological issues in advanced or recurrent disease11. The last few days of life

SynopsisThis is the fifth book in an international, multi-contributed series aimed at providing practical, clinical guidance on how to deal with difficult symptoms related to specific cancer sites. In this volume the Editors bring together first-rate palliative care with oncological treatment for patients with head and neck cancer.Head and neck cancer is one of the most frightening and distressing cancers for patients and their families as it affects appearance, the ability to speak, and the ability to eat. Pain which is difficult to treat, infection, and disfiguring surgery with wounds that often do not heal, are common accompaniments of advanced disease. In addition, psychological distress, loneliness, and isolation are often experienced by patients. Head and neck cancer is not that common but, when it does occur, it very often needs specialist help from palliative care and hospice clinicians. There is little written on this subject and this book provides a comprehensive, practical guide that draws together all the information in an easily accessible format. It is an essential reference for on the ward, or before going to a home visit.The Palliative Care Consultations series is primarily aimed at those individuals working in an acute hospital cancer centre and/or tertiary referral centre. Books are designed to give the busy clinician advice on clinical problems, both those rarely encountered and those that are very common, but difficult. The volumes are site specific and each volume encompasses a review of the current oncological or haemato-oncological management of advanced disease with symptom control advice. These volumes give clinicians excellent advice on symptom control in the context of palliative care. The books are also of use and interest to other professions working in acute hospitals., This is the fifth book in an international, multi-contributed series aimed at providing practical, clinical guidance on how to deal with difficult symptoms related to specific cancer sites. In this volume the Editors bring together first-rate palliative care with oncological treatment for patients with head and neck cancer. Head and neck cancer is one of the most frightening and distressing cancers for patients and their families as it affects appearance, the ability to speak, and the ability to eat. Pain which is difficult to treat, infection, and disfiguring surgery with wounds that often do not heal, are common accompaniments of advanced disease. In addition, psychological distress, loneliness, and isolation are often experienced by patients. Head and neck cancer is not that common but, when it does occur, it very often needs specialist help from palliative care and hospice clinicians. There is little written on this subject and this book provides a comprehensive, practical guide that draws together all the information in an easily accessible format. It is an essential reference for on the ward, or before going to a home visit. The Palliative Care Consultations series is primarily aimed at those individuals working in an acute hospital cancer centre and/or tertiary referral centre. Books are designed to give the busy clinician advice on clinical problems, both those rarely encountered and those that are very common, but difficult. The volumes are site specific and each volume encompasses a review of the current oncological or haemato-oncological management of advanced disease with symptom control advice. These volumes give clinicians excellent advice on symptom control in the context of palliative care. The books are also of use and interest to other professions working in acute hospitals., This book is designed to give the busy clinician immediate, easy-to-access, and practical advice on problems which may arise in the treatment of patients with head and neck cancer. Both the physical and psychological needs of patients with this distressing disease are covered.

LC Classification NumberRC280.H4