Oncology: An Introduction for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals by David O'halloran Bed Med Dhsm Cdr Iltm

Oncology: An Introduction for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals by David O'halloran Bed Med Dhsm Cdr Iltm

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Oncology** This new book covers the basics of oncology for all practitioners who are likely to provide health care to cancer patients, especially those who do not have an oncology or medical background. Cancer educator David O’Halloran provides a unique insight by bridging the gap between normal anatomy and what happens when cancer develops. Information is provided using a layered approach, starting with simple concepts of general cancer biology and moving through to more complicated aspects of specific tumour sites and cancer treatment. Easy to read and follow, Oncology: An Introduction for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals is written in such a way that non-specialist readers will quickly understand complex terminology and concepts, making them relatable and understandable for experienced and junior nurses alike. Logical and easy-to-follow approach Accessible language throughout - does not assume a prior level of knowledge Explains cancer terminology for non-experts Takes a graded approach to information to help learning Provides an understanding of cancer and how it progresses, how to link anatomy to the staging of cancer, and how to explain how modern cancer treatments work Invaluable in helping explain conditions and treatment to patients and families Self-assessment exercises throughout help test learning

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ISBN 13	9780323880817
ISBN 10	0323880819
Title	Oncology: An Introduction for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
Author	David O'halloran Bed Med Dhsm Cdr Iltm
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Year published	2023-07-26
Number of pages	188
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