10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PALLIATION»
Discover the use of
palliation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
palliation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Radiation Oncology for Cure and
Palliation
This book will prove useful and interesting not only to radiation oncologists but also to medical students of all ages and to doctors from all disciplines who are concerned with the relief or prevention of suffering in patients with cancer.
R.G. Parker, N.A. Janjan, M.T. Selch, 2003
2
Cancer Care: Prevention, Treatment and
Palliation
Cancer Care provides background information for nurses working in, but not trained in cancer care.
3
Rehabilitation and
palliation of cancer patients: (Patient care)
To improve quality of life for cancer patients has been the endeavour of the author for the past 25 years in rehabilitation and palliation.
4
Perez and Brady's Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology
Laurie E. Caspar In this era of complex treatment planning, high-dose reirradi-
ation, or stereotactic body radiation, and so forth, it is often forgotten that a simple
short course of radiation can lead to effective palliation of symptoms. This chapter
...
Edward C. Halperin, Carlos A. Perez, Luther W. Brady, 2008
Therapy: RT doses for palliation can vary from a single fraction of 800 to 2,400
cGy up to 5,040 cGy in 28 fractions. Techniques are varied and can include
simple opposed or en face fields or the more complex (e.g., stereotactic
radiosurgery ...
This book is designed to provide the practicing GP with concise, and relevant information to help in the management of patients presenting with pain or other common distressing symptoms.
Max S. Watson, Dr. Karen O'Reilly, Chantal Simon, 2010
7
Advanced Therapy in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease
In most series, approximately 80% of patients undergo resections with curative
intent with the remaining 20% requiring palliation. Of the 80% that receive
resections with curative intent, approximately 40% will develop a recurrence (
Jemal et al ...
Theodore M. Bayless, Anna Diehl, 2005
8
Biliary Tract and Gallbladder Cancer: Diagnosis and Therapy
40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. Feretis C, Benakis P,
Dimopoulos C, et al. Palliation of malignant gastric outlet obstruction with self-
expanding metal stents. Endoscopy 1996; 28(2):225–228. Binkert CA, Jost R,
Steiner A, et al.
Clifton D. Fuller MD, Charles R. Thomas MD, Dr. Clifton Fuller, 2008
9
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
With reference to aortic or mitral valve atresia and a small ascending aorta we
have not found either to be a significant risk factor for mortality following staged
palliation in our most recent reviews [1 1,12]. As well the incidence of aortic
atresia ...
Jack Rychik, Gil Wernovsky, 2002
10
Gastroenterological Endoscopy
Introduction Endoscopic palliation of luminal obstruction can be achieved with
the use of gastrointestinal stents. Although rigid esophageal stents were initially
used for palliation of dysphagia, self-expanding stents composed of metal or
plastic ...
Meinhard Classen, Guido N. J. Tytgat, 2011
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PALLIATION»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
palliation is used in the context of the following news items.
Head and Neck Cancer Most Common Among Indian Men: Study
... added that, however, millions of people suffer from delayed diagnosis, inadequate treatment, inappropriate rehabilitation and palliation. «NDTV, Jul 15»
Oliver Sacks, who has taught us so much, now teaches us the art of …
This recognition allows patients to halt toxic treatment, opt for effective palliation and articulate their goals for the end of life. It permits their ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Jill thought she knew best for her father so she kept the morphine …
This is not euthanasia: it is permissible as the price of effective palliation, the “doctrine of double effect”. When I arrived at the house, Frank was ... «New Statesman, Jul 15»
'Gall bladder cancer rampant in East UP'
... gynecologic oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, anesthesia and pain palliation unit, pathology and radiology. Dr Negi informed ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
Non-Vascular Stents Market: Global Industry Analysis and …
Stents are used in both vascular as well as in non- vascular organ for various reasons such as palliation of transient and chronic obstructions of ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
A Comprehensive Look at Palliative Care: What Every Fellow …
... their new reality. She was the copilot I needed to help provide care for these patients for whom cure was impossible and palliation essential. «OncLive, Jul 15»
Soothing the soul
... who will provide soothing, contemplative music to comfort individuals during transitions of healing, recovery, palliation and/or death. «Thegardenisland.com, Jul 15»
Universal healthcare and how to get there
KP is, therefore, a healthcare system that provides a continuum of promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and palliation. It must be ... «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»
Heroin use increases across the country
... you absolutely want to provide all palliation," he says. "For chronic non-cancer pain, you really have to look at the risks and the benefits.". «NUVO Newsweekly, Jul 15»
CDC report shows heroin use more than doubled among young …
... or a severe, terminal pain from cancer, you absolutely want to provide all palliation," he says. "For chronic non-cancer pain, you really have to ... «Fox 28, Jul 15»
