Dermatologic Adverse Effects of Anticancer Therapy I: General Principles

Timothy Dang; Vincent Liu; Bernice Kwong

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-53437-0_8

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Dermatologic Adverse Effects of Anticancer Therapy I: General Principles

Timothy Dang, Vincent Liu and Bernice Kwong

Dermato-Oncology Study Guide, pp.205-218

Springer International Publishing

03/24/2021

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-53437-0_8

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Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of issues, concepts, and general approaches to caring for the patient experiencing dermatologic adverse effects of anticancer therapy. Reviewed are strategies and protocols for treating common symptoms and conditions experienced by these patients. Specific anticancer therapeutic classes are addressed in greater detail in the following three chapters.

Alopecia

Edema

Extravasation

Mucositis

Nails

Onychodystrophy

Supportive dermatooncology

Xerosis

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Title: Subtitle: Dermatologic Adverse Effects of Anticancer Therapy I: General Principles
Creators: Timothy Dang
Vincent Liu
Bernice Kwong
Resource Type: Book chapter
Publication Details: Dermato-Oncology Study Guide, pp.205-218
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-53437-0_8
Publisher: Springer International Publishing; Cham
Language: English
Date published: 03/24/2021
Academic Unit: Dermatology; Pathology
Record Identifier: 9984296275802771

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