1st Edition

Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy for Nurses A Guide to Principles, Practice and Care

230 Pages 41 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

230 Pages 41 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This text introduces and explains all aspects of systemic anti-cancer therapy, from pharmacology to administration and beyond, providing the underpinning knowledge to support completion of the UKONS SACT competency passport. Written by experienced practitioners and lecturers, this concise book: • critically analyses how the pharmacological properties of anti-cancer drugs and their role at... Read more

1. Cell Biology

2. Pharmacology of Anti-Cancer Drugs

3. Extravasation

4. Informed Consent

5. Health and Safety

6. Preparation and Monitoring of Patients Receiving SACT

7. SACT Emergencies

8. Immunotherapy

9. Related Therapies

10. Routes and Place of SACT Delivery

11. Psychosocial impact of SACT

12. Leadership and Multiprofessional Co-ordinated Care 

Biography

Alison Simons is a Lecturer with 18 years’ experience as a cancer nurse in a teaching hospital, including leadership of an oncology ward.

Samantha Toland is an experienced cancer and haemato‑oncology nurse with 24 years in clinical practice. 

Emma Filby is a Senior Lecturer and Course Lead in Applied Cancer Practice at Birmingham City University, and an experienced senior cancer nurse with over 15 years’ experience in cancer services.