Principles of Skin Care and the Oncology Patient

This complete text addresses skin care issues and is a helpful resource to guide the healthcare professional who cares for patients with cancer that develop skin problems. This book is extensive in its scope and intensive in its level of detail. Chapters begin with an overview of skin issues related to the oncology patient, including details on anatomy and physiology of the skin and accessory organs. A review of common drug reactions with cutaneous manifestations is included as well as benign skin disorders and their impact on cancer therapy and malignant cutaneous diseases. This text is your complete, evidence-based guide to skin care for the patient with cancer and the starting point on which you can begin your journey toward improved quality of care in patients with cancer.