Marie Curie Care is a UK charity providing training and care for patients with cancer. The purpose of this book is to provide background information for nurses working in, but not trained in, cancer care. Over the years, Marie Curie Care has offered short courses, available throughout the UK, to all nurses. This book reflects these courses and the main subjects that are addressed include: health promotion - screening for cancer; surgery, chemotherapy, biological and hormonal therapy, and radiotherapy; communication skills, including bereavement support; palliative care; continuing care; ethics; rehabilitation; sources of help and education.
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