pt. 1. The nature of bowel cancer -- 1. The biological basis of bowel cancer / Barry Rawlings -- 2. Prevention, screening and early detection / Barbara Borwell -- 3. Diagnosis and staging / Barry Rawlings and Barbara Borwell -- pt. 2. The treatment of bowel cancer -- 4. Background to practice / Tanya Andrewes -- 5. Bowel cancer: surgical management / Barbara Stuchfield -- 6. Chemotherapy / Tanya Andewes -- 7. Radiotherapy / Wendy Farrell -- pt. 3. Management and care of patients with bowel cancer -- 8. Psychosocial aspects of care / Barbara Borwell -- 9. Promoting a patient-centered approach to care / Barbara Borwell -- 10. Continuity and community care / Catherine Hughes -- 11. Nutrition and bowel cancer / Emily Walters -- 12. Professional issues / Ian Donaldson -- 13. Complementary therapies and cancer / Helen Gandhi -- 14. Help and support for cancer patients and their families / Rose Amey.
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"Colorectal cancer is one of the most common killers of the 21st century. This book will develop the reader's knowledge and skills in both theory and practice and will enable nurses to demonstrate a good understanding of the problems posed by bowel cancer. This increased awareness provides opportunities for nurses to develop strategies that further enhance the quality and effectiveness of patient care. From evolution and treatment to patient and family-centred care, including consideration of an individual's social, spiritual and psychological needs, either in the hospital or the community setting, Bowel Cancer is an excellent overall guide for all healthcare professionals."--Jacket.