Cancer educator David O’Halloran provides a unique insight by bridging the gap between normal anatomy and what happens when cancer develops. Information is provided using a layered approach, starting with simple concepts of general cancer biology and moving through to more complicated aspects of specific tumour sites and cancer treatment.

Easy to read and follow, Oncology: An Introduction for Nurses & Healthcare Professionals is written in such a way that non-specialist readers will quickly understand complex terminology and concepts, making them relatable and understandable for experienced and junior nurses alike.

• Logical and easy-to-follow approach
• Accessible language throughout – does not assume a prior level of knowledge
• Explains cancer terminology for non-experts
• Takes a graded approach to information to help learning
• Provides an understanding of cancer and how it progresses, how to link anatomy to the staging of cancer, and how to explain how modern cancer treatments work
• Invaluable in helping explain conditions and treatment to patients and families
• Self-assessment exercises throughout help test learning