In this volume, a part of the Cancer Drug Discovery and Development series, the contributors provide an up-to-date, concise review of specific consequences of cancer and its treatment. The text is clearly stated and understandable. The chapters will allow the reader to better understand the sequelae associated with all aspects of cancer and how to treat them in order to achieve control of symptoms and provide psychosocial care to improve the quality of life of the cancer patient. In addition, the reader will gain information on the care of the older patient as well as the dying patient.

Provides the reader with a clearly stated and understandable, practical review of issues relating to supportive care of the cancer patient This book will assist those individuals whose challenge and privilege it is to care for the cancer patient to better understand all of the consequences of cancer and its treatment as well as how to apply this information to the treatment of their patients

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Management of Dyspnea.- Skeletal Metastases: Optimal Management Today.- Cancer Pain.- Anorexia and Cachexia.- Fatigue.- Pathogenesis and Management of Venous Thromboembolism in Cancer Patients.- Depression in Cancer Patients.- Anemia.- Neutropenia.- Nausea and Vomiting.- Oral Mucositis.- Diarrhea and Constipation: Supportive Oncology Management.- Menopausal Symptoms.- Supportive Care of the Older Cancer Patient.- Integrative Oncology: Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care.- End-of-Life Decisions.