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Palliative Care and Rehabilitation of Cancer Patients
Charles F. . Ed(S): Von Gunten
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Paperback. Editor(s): Von Gunten, Charles F. Series: Cancer Treatment and Research. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MQV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 385.
Introduction The prevailing model of medical care for patients with cancer emphasizes the curative efforts of medical technology toward the eradication of the disease. Yet the suffering of the patient as a result of both the disease and our efforts to treat it is often overlooked. If we are to improve the survival of patients with cancer, it will be through intensive research into the molecular under pinnings of the disease and clinical trials of new therapies. However, it is essen tial to recognize and address the suffering of cancer patients as they are being treated. It is the purpose ... Read more
Introduction The prevailing model of medical care for patients with cancer emphasizes the curative efforts of medical technology toward the eradication of the disease. Yet the suffering of the patient as a result of both the disease and our efforts to treat it is often overlooked. If we are to improve the survival of patients with cancer, it will be through intensive research into the molecular under pinnings of the disease and clinical trials of new therapies. However, it is essen tial to recognize and address the suffering of cancer patients as they are being treated. It is the purpose ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
225
Condition
New
Series
Cancer Treatment and Research
Number of Pages
225
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461372721
SKU
V9781461372721
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99-15
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