Presents the insight of a high-profile oncologist with many years experience communicating with cancer patients
Addresses the soft skills of communication required by oncologists - information not commonly available in major text or reference books
Uses an accessible writing style suitable for a wide audience of caregivers
Summary
Published in association with European Society of Medical Oncology, this volume is designed for trainee oncologists, oncology nurses, and those working with cancer patients on a day-to-day basis. Focusing on the "soft skills" required in communicating with patients, the book includes topics such as the aetiology of cancer, diagnosis and staging, and explaining the purpose of treatment, including chemotherapy, hormone treatment, and immunological and gene-based therapies. It also discusses patient support groups, monitoring remission, and relapse. The book is written by UK oncologists but has international application.


Table of Contents
Introduction
The different phases of management
The aetiology of cancer
Diagnosis and Staging
Environment
Referral letter
Results and investigations to date
Observation
History
Examination
Performance status
Investigations
Next steps
Questions
Primary Treatment
Cytotoxic chemotherapy
Hormone treatment
Immunological therapy
Gene-based therapies
Explaining the purpose of treatment
Communication within the Context of Multidisciplinary Care
Oncology nurses
Psychosocial oncologists
Patient support groups and the internet
Explaining Follow-up
Monitoring remission
Relapse
Progression and Terminal Care
Explaining Research
Complementary and Alternative Medicines and Integrative Oncology