A resource text for oncology nurses, providing information about the treatment of cancer. The author aims to offer the information a nurse needs when caring for patients with cancer. This third edition is organized into four key units, giving coverage of the various aspects of cancer care issues. Following a discussion of incidence, causes and diagnosis, the book covers the nursing management of major cancers and treatment modalities. Among the matters addressed are: epidemiology; aetiology and risk factors; prevention, screening and detection; classification; clinical features; diagnosis and staging; and treatment modalities to provide access and understanding of key issues.