Oncology Nursing Society Hematologic Malignancies in Adults

Hematologic Malignancies in Adults provides you with comprehensive information on treatments, complications, and toxicity management for nursing practice. This book focuses on the management of disease-related manifestations and treatment-related side effects and toxicities. Readers will find details on forms of hematologic malignancies, including leukemia and lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, mature T-cell and NK-cell neoplasms, and multiple myeloma. Also included is a chapter on vascular access and a listing of drugs used in the treatment of hematologic malignancies. The management of patients with myeloid and lymphoid neoplasms is unique, complex, and vital to ensuring successful outcomes and improved quality of life. This book gives nurses every tool they need to keep pace with the advances in medicine and science as they treat patients with hematologic malignancies.