Including bibliographical references

Contents: Epidemiology, prevention, and health promotion -- Screening and early detection -- Carcinogenesis -- Immunology -- Genetic risk factors -- Research protocols and clinical trials -- Breast cancer -- Lung cancer -- Cancers of the gastrointestinal tract -- Cancers of the reproductive system -- Cancers of the urinary system -- Skin cancer -- Head and neck cancers -- Cancers of the neurologic system -- Leukemia -- Lymphoma and multiple myeloma -- Bone and soft tissue cancers -- HIV-related cancers -- Nursing implications of surgical treatment -- Nursing implications of blood and marrow transplant -- Nursing implications of radiation therapy -- Nursing implications of chemotherapy -- Nursing implications of targeted therapies and biotherapy -- Nursing implications of support therapies and procedures -- Pharmacologic interventions -- Complimentary and integrative modalities -- Alterations in hematologic and immune function -- Alterations in gastrointestinal function -- Alterations in genitourinary function -- Alterations in musculoskeletal, integumentary,and neurologic functions -- Alterations in respiratory function -- Alterations in cardiovascular function -- Alterations in nutritional status -- Comfort -- Cultural,spiritual and religious diversity -- Altered body image -- Coping mechanisms and skills -- Psychosocial disturbances and alterations -- Sexuality -- Metabolic emergencies -- Structural emergencies -- Survivorship -- Palliative and end-of-life care -- Evidence-based practice and standards of oncology nursing -- Education process -- Legal issues -- Ethical issues -- Professional issues