{"product_id":"9781118590607","title":"Dermatologic Principles and Practice in Oncology: Conditions of the Skin, Hair, and Nails in Cancer Patients","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first book focusing specifically on frequent and frequently disabling side effects involving the skin, hair and nails in cancer patients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e According to the World Health Organization, there are approximately thirty million people living with a diagnosis of cancer – the majority of whom will receive surgery, systemic therapy, and\/or radiation, and who will suffer from dermatologic adverse events. Dermatologists and oncologists are only beginning to grapple with these events, which pose serious quality-of-life issues with so many patients, and will become more prevalent as survival rates improve, thanks in part to new cancer treatments and drug regimens.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Concentrating on a topic that has only been briefly touched upon by other texts, this book offers a focused perspective on the clinical presentation, underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms, and management of skin, hair, and nail conditions for oncologists, dermatologists, and allied practitioners.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDermatologic Principles and Practice in Oncology: Conditions of the Skin, Hair, and Nails in Cancer Patients:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Covers in detail the dermatologic adverse events of oncologic therapies, clinical presentations, and treatment recommendations\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Enables dermatologists and other practitioners to significantly improve the care of patients with cancer\u003cbr\u003e • Addresses the dermatologic adverse events of cancer therapies used globally, of which a large number are found in developing countries\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Emphasizes prophylactic measures – based on treatments used and type of cancer – to prevent the appearance of adverse events\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Provides built-in discussions on patient education for practical counseling during therapies\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e • Offers rapid-reference sections on topical dermatology drugs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first book to present dermatologic conditions in cancer patients and survivors in a uniform and in-depth manner, \u003ci\u003eDermatologic Principles and Practice in Oncology\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for oncologists, oncology nurses, and dermatologists who wish to take better care of those with adverse skin, hair, and nail conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107278930160,"sku":"9781118590607","price":181.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118590607_p0.jpg?v=1763695085","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118590607","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}