The Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Curriculum 4th Edition (2019)

Editor:
Ruth Anne Herring, MSN RN CPNP-AC/PC CPHON^®

Section Editors:
Joan O'Hanlon Curry, MS RN CPNP CPON^®
Joy Hesselgrave, MSN RN CHPPN CPON^®
Colleen Nixon, MSN RN CPHON^®
Mary Lynn Rae, MSN RN CPHON^®

The Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Curriculum, Fourth Edition, is a comprehensive curriculum pertaining to pediatric chemotherapy and biotherapy administration. This book was developed for the APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Program and includes updated information on the following topics: overview of cancer, principles of clinical research, chemotherapy and biotherapy principles and agents, safe handling of hazardous drugs, administration, toxicity and symptom management, psychosocial issues and late effects. (354 pages)

Table of Contents:
Chapter I. Introduction and Standards
Chapter II. Overview of Cancer
Chapter III. Principles of Clinical Research
Chapter IV. Chemotherapy: Principles and Agents
Chapter V. Biotherapy: Principles and Agents
Chapter VI. Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs
Chapter VII. Administration of Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
Chapter VIII. Toxicity and Symptom Management
Chapter IX. Psychosocial Issues
Chapter X. Late Effects of Chemotherapy and Biotherapy