Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy for Nurses

This text introduces and explains all aspects of systemic anti-cancer therapy, from pharmacology to administration and beyond, providing the underpinning knowledge to support completion of the UKONS SACT competency passport. Written by experienced practitioners and lecturers, this concise book: . critically analyses how the pharmacological properties of anti-cancer drugs and their role at various stages of the cell cycle impacts on their administration; . examines the management of patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy; . explores the health and safety, professional and legal aspects of administration of anti-cancer drug therapy; . appraises the holistic needs of patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy. Each chapter includes case scenarios, illustrations, further reading and self-assessment exercises to aid learning. This is the perfect book for nurses who are undertaking a university-accredited systemic anti-cancer therapy course or are new to practising in the field.

Alison Simons is a Senior Lecturer in Cancer at Birmingham City University with 18 years' experience as a cancer nurse in a teaching hospital, including leadership of an oncology ward and staff development. Samantha Toland is a Nurse Consultant and Lead SACT nurse with 26 years in clinical practice within oncology/haemato-oncology. Emma Filby is a Senior Lecturer and Course Lead in Applied Cancer Practice at Birmingham City University, and an experienced senior cancer nurse with over 15 years' experience in cancer services.

1. Cell Biology, 2. Pharmacology of Anti-Cancer Drugs, 3. Extravasation , 4. Informed Consent, 5. Health and Safety, 6. Preparation and Monitoring of Patients Receiving SACT, 7. SACT Emergencies, 8. Immunotherapy, 9. Related Therapies, 10. Routes and Place of SACT Delivery, 11. Psychosocial impact of SACT, 12. Leadership and Multiprofessional Co-ordinated care