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The content of the Drug Information Handbook for Oncology is presented in tabbed sections and organized like a dictionary for ease-of-use. Medications are located by generic name, with each monograph including up to 48 unique fields of information. The Chemotherapy Regimens section provides a comprehensive presentation of cancer chemotherapy regimens, listed alphabetically by regimen name (acronym). An index also lists regimens by indication. The Special Topics sections reviews cancer-related issues such as venous thromboembolism in the cancer patient, chronic pain management (cancer), hospice (end of life) care, palliative care medicine (cancer), hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, management of infections, and safe handling of hazardous drugs.
Updates to this edition: * 18 New Drug Monographs 35 New Chemotherapy Regimens (53 New Variations within the Regimens) New Special Topics: ◦ Venous Thromboembolism in the Cancer Patient ◦ Oral Anticoagulant Comparison Chart ◦ Oral Antiplatelet Comparison Chart Special Topic Updates: ◦ Common Toxicity Criteria ◦ Chemotherapy and Obesity ◦ Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs (with 2012 NIOSH updates)