The Seventh Edition of this pocket reference is a practical, disease-focused guide to the best current medical practice in cancer chemotherapy. In easy-to-follow outline format, the book provides complete coverage of the principles of rational chemotherapy, the chemotherapeutic and biotherapeutic agents available, the treatment of specific cancers, and selected aspects of supportive care. Emphasis is on the indications, dosage/schedule, potential toxicities, and safe administration of the drugs and their use in treating specific malignancies. This edition describes seventeen new chemotherapeutic agents, with particular attention to molecular targeted agents. Updated chapters on individual cancers and supportive care provide state-of-the-art treatment recommendations.

Skeel's Handbook of Cancer Chemotherapy combines in one place the most current rationale and specific details necessary to safely administer chemotherapy for most adult cancers. The handbook is a practical, diseased-focused pocket reference that emphasizes the best current medical practice as it relates to the delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs. By focusing on specific plans for treatment, the book is an invaluable resource for the daily care of cancer patients.

The Handbook of Cancer Chemotherapy, Sixth Edition, for PDA is a practical, on-the-spot guide to the use of chemotherapy for specific cancers. Organized by site and tumor type for quick consultation at the bedside, this handheld reference provides instant access to current, reliable recommendations for selection and administration of drugs. The indispensable Archimedes™ medical calculator will be available courtesy of Skyscape. Users can navigate from Handbook of Cancer Chemotherapy, Sixth Edition to Archimedes™ and vice versa via the SmartLink icon. Platform: Palm OS, Windows CE, and Pocket PC handheld devices

The Handbook of Cancer Chemotherapy, Sixth Edition, for PDA is a practical, on-the-spot guide to the use of chemotherapy for specific cancers. Organized by site and tumor type for quick consultation at the bedside, this handheld reference provides instant access to current, reliable recommendations for selection and administration of drugs. The indispensable Archimedes™ medical calculator will be available courtesy of Skyscape. Users can navigate from Handbook of Cancer Chemotherapy, Sixth Edition to Archimedes™ and vice versa via the SmartLink icon. Platform: Palm OS, Windows CE, and Pocket PC handheld devices

The Second Edition of Lippincott's Cancer Chemotherapy Handbook is a practical, yet comprehensive, reference guide that provides alphabetical access to cancer drugs and to drug administration guidelines. Written by two high level nurses at Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, this book is a valuable resource for practicing nurses, physicians, IV therapists, and other oncology health care providers. The main section includes chemotherapeutic drug monographs, drug regimens, and information on drugs needed to control side effects. New to this edition are brief sections that detail the guidelines on safe handling and administration, management of side effects, and home care guidelines.