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
Biography
John F. Smyth
"… a super little book. On the whole this is a well written and easy to read text. one that I would recommend … "
—Dr Karin Baria, Retired Consuftam Oncologist, Oncology News, Volume 10 Issue 1 - March/ApriI 20 15
