Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy for Nurses

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 various stages of the cell cycle impacts on their administration;• examines the management of patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy;• explores the health and safety, professional and legal aspects of administration of anti-cancer drug therapy; • appraises the holistic needs of patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy. Each chapter includes case scenarios, illustrations, further reading and self-assessment exercises to aid learning. This is the perfect book for nurses who are undertaking a university-accredited systemic anti-cancer therapy course or are new to practising in the field.