Presents specialised biological information on what cancer is, how it damages the body, and how cancer treatments work. This book is accessible and illustrated throughout.

In 2000 the Department of Health issued a number of initiatives, with improving cancer treatment and research, and providing greater resources for cancer care being made a priority. Nurses and their colleague will be at the forefront of these changes. The book presents specialised biological information on what cancer is, how it damages the body, and how cancer treatments work. Engaging, accessible and illustrated throughout, this unique text: -explains the basic biology of cancer -discusses the biology of wide range of common cancers -identifies and explains the biological causes of cancer -explains drug action in chemotherapy and analgesia -explains the link between diet and cancer, and how diet is important in cancer therapy -discusses the biological basis of a range of nursing skills linked to cancer. This book will provide nurses with the essential knowledge required for working with cancer patient and their families, and will enable them to work with current and new forms of cancer treatment. It will also be of great use to clinical staff and nurse educators.

Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Cell Biology and cancer
Chapter 2: The causes of cancer
Chapter 3: Body defences against cancer
Chapter 4: Blood and lymphatic cancers
Chapter 5: Cancers of the digestive tract
Chapter 6: Cancers of the respiratory and renal system
Chapter 7: Cancers in women
Chapter 8: Male cancers
Chapter 9: Metastases
Chapter 10: Pain and analgesia
Chapter 11: Nutrition and the cancer patient
Chapter 12: The treatment of cancer
Index