EAN: 9783319767468

MANAGEMENT OF ADULT GLIOMA IN NURSING PRACTICE ...

This contributed book focuses on the nursing care and considerations for the most common type
of malignant brain tumours ¿ gliomas  out of the 150 different types of brain tumours . The
reader will gain specialist knowledge in understanding the disease trajectory of malignant
gliomas and gain a deeper understanding of the presenting symptoms and varying treatment
options of this highly malignant tumour. High grade malignant gliomas impact significantly on
prognosis  with an average life expectancy of 18-24 months from diagnosis  given maximum
treatment options including surgery  chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This book takes you through
all current treatment options with their associated risks and intended benefits. Brain tumours
affect not just the patient  but their family and carers too and this important aspect of
holistic nursing care is not to be overlooked. This book encompasses first hand experiences of
both a brain tumour patient living with a glioma and aspects from a carer. The structure of
this book follows a typical patient pathway from presenting signs   symptoms through to MDT
(multidisciplinary team) discussions to surgical techniques and radiological investigations 
right through to chemotherapy  radiotherapy and palliative care including end of life care. It
provides a distinct overview of the holistic needs spectrum encompassing the entire patient
journey and equips the reader with learning objectives set at every chapter. Although this book
is primarily aimed at Nurses working at ward level within neuro-oncology  this book is also
intended to benefit professionals new to the field of specialist nursing ¿ in particular those
working with adult brain tumours and neuro-oncology.

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