This book is intended for medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, general practitioners, nurses and allied health workers. Complete with case vignettes, key points, and sidebar summaries to further assist readers using practical tips and tricks, this textbook provides current information on the management and prevention of cancer-related side effects, referring to up-to-date sources that are useful for conducting further research. It also introduces new topics, such as financial toxicity and complementary medicine, as well as covering the new side effects of targeted therapies not covered in the last edition. Additionally, MASCC Textbook of Cancer Supportive Care and Survivorship, 2nd edition assembles international, multidisciplinary experts who focus on a comprehensive range of symptoms and side effects associated with cancer and its treatment. 

Over the last fiveyears, much progress has been made in supportive care, helping people cope with the symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment and addressing the physical and psychosocial matters of survivorship prior to, during, and after anticancer treatment. This is central to a patient's wellbeing and the MASCC Textbook of Cancer Supportive Care and Survivorship, 2nd edition, explores not only the diagnosis and treatment, but also the increasingly recognized complex and ongoing symptoms experienced by long term cancer survivors. Significant advances have been made, designing strategies to manage the side effects and symptoms of treatment and to prevent them from occurring, maximizing the person's ability to pursue daily activities.

Reviews of the 1st edition: 

"This book reviews the management of cancer symptoms in patients and the side effects and late effects of treatment. The focus of the book is on supportive care and survivorship of cancer patients...The book covers symptomatology, medication and treatment, and system function of patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy...Photographs and algorithm charts further illustrate key points. This outstanding book is thorough in its explanations and easy to follow." (Arlenda C. Thompson, Doody's Review Service, January, 2011)

Part I: Introduction

Cancer Symtoms, Treatment Side Effects and Disparities in Supportive Care
Part II: General
Cancer Pain
Cancer-Related Fatigue
Sleep and Cancer
Palliative Care: End-of-Life Symptoms
Supportive Care in Elderly Cancer Patients
Supportive Care in Pediatric Oncology
Health-Related Quality of Life in Cancer
Financial Toxicity
Integrative Oncology: The Role of Complementary Medicine in Supportive Cancer Care
Part III: Cardiovascular
Victims of Our Own Success: Cardiac Toxicities from Conventional and Emerging Cancer Therapies
Cardiac Manifestations of Cancer and Their Management
Part IV: Respiratory
Pulmonary Toxicities of Anti Cancer Treatment
Management of Respiratory Symptoms in People with Cancer
Part V: Endocrine and Metabolic
Endocrine and Metabolic Symptoms of Cancer and it's Treatment
Part VI: Reproductive
Sexual Problems in Patients with Cancer
Sterility, Infertility, and Teratogenicity
Menopause Symptoms
Part VII: Hematological
Thrombosis and Bleeding in Cancer Patients
Anemia and Cancer
Lymphedema in Cancer Patients
Anemia and Cancer
Lymphedema in Cancer Patients
Infections and Cancer
Part VIII: Gastrointestinal
Cancer Cachexia and Anorexia
Xerostomia and Dental Problems in the Head and Neck Radition Patient
Dysphaia, Reflux, and Hiccups
Nausea and Vomiting
Mucositis (Oral and Gastrointestinal)
Diarrhea, Constipation, and Obstruction in Cancer Management
Ascites
Hepatotoxicity and Hepatic Dysfuntion
Part IX: Urogential
Urological Symptoms and Side Effects of Treatment
Gynecological Symptoms
Part X: Neurologic and Muscular
Central Nervous System Symptoms: Headache, Seizures, Encephalopathy, and Memory Impairment
Neuromuscular Disease and Spinal Cord Compression
Eye Symptoms and Toxicities of Systemic Chemotherapy
Part XI: Skim
Extravasation
Dermatologic Adverse Events
Management of Alopecia Due to Cancer Therapies
Part XII: Survivorship.-Oral Health and Survivorship: Late Effects of Cancer and Cancer Therapy
Psychosocial and Spiritual Issues in Supportive Cancer Care. Survivorship: Physical Issues.