Issues of Cancer Survivorship brings much-needed, expert guidance to the challenges of cancer care. This all-new, standardized text fully addresses the psychosocial issues experienced by the patient and interdisciplinary collaboration, covering areas such as psychological distress, short- and long-term effects of treatments, body image issues, and family relationships. This vital guide should be read by all nurses, and is indispensable to those seeking to provide the holistic care now increasingly required in oncology services.
You’ll benefit from experienced guidance through all aspects of cancer survivor care, including . . .Coverage of survivorship topics - Definition of cancer survivor; phases of cancer survivorship
Coverage of cancer management topics:
- Clinical manifestations of cancer treatments - Nausea, vomiting, fatigue
- Psychological distress - Contributing factors; anxiety; depression
- Screening/assess
Table of Contents
Contents
Section I—Understanding Survivorship
Chapter 1: Survivorship
Kathleen Pelc, MS, RN, OCN
Section II—Potential Consequences of Cancer Management
Chapter 2: Symptom Management
Maureen Cardoza, PhD, RN, CDP
Chapter 3: Psychological Distress
Debra Kantor, PhD, APRN, BC
Section III—Psychosocial Issues of Cancer Survivorship
Chapter 4: Family Relationships, Social Support, Fear of Recurrence, and Finances
Mary Rzeszut, MSW, LCSW
Chapter 5: Spirituality
Judith A. Schreiber, PhD, RN
Section IV—The Pediatric Cancer Survivor
Chapter 6: Pediatric/Family Concerns Post Treatment
Ann Marie Paraszczuk, EdD, RNC, IBCLC
Michelle Schaefer, RN, BSN, CPON
Section V—Nursing Theories
Chapter 7: Theory of Uncertainty
Kristen Sethares, PhD, RN, CNE
Maryellen Brisbois, PhD, RN, APHN-BC
Elizabeth Danells Chin, PhD, RN, ANP
Chapter 8: Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms
Alaine Stadelman, MSN, RN
Chapter 9: Transitions
Eun-Ok Im, PhD, MPH, RN, CNS, FAAN
Yaelim Lee, MSN, RN, PhD (c)
Chapter 10: Adaptation
Akhtar Ebrahimi Ghassemi, PhD, MHC, MSN, RN
Chapter 11: Resilience
Debra Kantor, PhD, APRN, BC
Nona Holmes, DNP, APRN-BC, NP Psychiatry
Section VI—Understanding the Nurse’s Role in Cancer Survivorship
Chapter 12: Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialists
Heidi Bentos-Pereira, MSN, MBA, RN, OCN
Chapter 13: Oncology Nurse Navigators
Joyce Davis, BS, RN
Chapter 14: Oncology Case Managers
Rebecca Perez, RN, BSN, CCM
Chapter 15: Mental Health Nurses
Susan Glodstein, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC
Section VII—Collaboration With Other Health Team Members
Chapter 16: Role of the Social Worker
Mary Rzeszut, MSW, LCSW
Chapter 17: Role of the Clergy
Rabbi Stephanie Dickstein, LMSW
Rabbi/Chaplain Abraham Rabinovich
Chapter 18: Pain and Palliative Care Team
Paula Lester, MD, FACP
Jessica Weinberger, MS, FNP, ACHPN
Section VIII—Life After Cancer Treatment
Chapter 19: When the Cloud Returns
Maureen Cardoza, PhD, RN, CDP
Appendix : Nursing Diagnosis
Zelda Suzan, MA, RN, CNE
Debra Kantor, PhD, APRN, BC
Glossary
Suggested Resources
Index
About the Editors
