Pizzo & Poplack's Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology

Pediatric Oncology Nursing: Advanced Clinical Handbook, Second Edition is a comprehensive resource for nurses in advanced practice caring for children and adolescents with hematologic and oncologic disorders. Drawing on expertise from Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, this edition integrates clinical knowledge across assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. It emphasizes practical application, evidence-based treatment principles, and management of treatment-related side effects, supporting advanced practitioners in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of pediatric hematology and oncology, including diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and follow-up care.
• Detailed sections on cancer treatments: chemotherapy, radiation, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, surgery, gene therapy, biotherapy, complementary/alternative medicine, and clinical trials.
• Side effect management across metabolic, gastrointestinal, hematologic, respiratory, renal, cardiovascular, neurologic, musculoskeletal, integumentary, endocrine, and auditory systems.
• Contributions from 31 experts, including nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nutritionists, and educators from North America and Europe.
• Emphasis on treatment principles, delivery methods, special considerations, and potential complications for young patients.
• Designed as a practical, evidence-based guide for advanced practice nurses in pediatric oncology settings.
• Integrates clinical experience with academic and research insights for holistic patient care.