Cancer Prevention, Detection, and Control: A Nursing Perspective
- ISBN-10
- 1890504270
- ISBN-13
- 9781890504274
- Category
- Medical / Nursing / Oncology & Cancer
- Pages
- 1043
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Oncology Nursing Society
- Authors
- Suzanne M. Mahon, Kathleen Jennings-Dozier
Description
This comprehensive text serves as a reference to the latest development in the field of cancer detection and prevention. Issues covered range from how diet affects incidence of the disease to the nurse's role in advancing the cancer control agenda. This comprehensive, educational resource is perfect for those in undergraduate and graduate programs, yet also serves as a practical guide in clinical settings.
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