Designed for quick reference, this handbook provides easily
accessible information on the specific drugs and treatment
regimens used in cancer chemotherapy. This updated Second
Edition includes new drugs and combinations of drugs and
reflects the increasing use of chemotherapy in combination with
radiation and surgery.
The first section presents site-specific cancer staging tables,
treatment recommendations, and combination chemotherapy regimens
and includes chapters on toxicity grading, dose modifications,
and precautions. The second section alphabetically lists all
current chemotherapeutic agents and provides essential
information on each drug, including interactions, toxicity,
indications, and dosing. The third section focuses on control of
side effects.
This edition is also available electronically