Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Clinical Oncology or Complete Idiots Guide to Walking for Health

Clinical Oncology: Basic Principles and Practice

Author: Anthony J Neal

Now in its third edition, this comprehensive but concise textbook covering all aspects of modern cancer treatment has firmly become established as a favorite with residents, medical students and other health care professionals. The text considers the whole breadth of cancer medicine, from epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis and presentation through to diagnosis, staging, management and prognosis for any given malignancy.
For the 3rd edition, new developments in cancer treatments and more comprehensive coverage of tumor biology, palliative care, ethics, quality of life and communication have been included. There are also two additional chapters- on trail methodology and clinical evidence, and on the role of clinical case histories as an aid to understanding.

Theresa M. Yannaco

This second edition of this text provides the generalist practitioner with a readily available source of information on the epidemiology, etiology, pathology, presentation, management, and prognosis of most malignant diseases. In addition, it discusses the issues related to the principles of cancer diagnosis and staging, treatment decision making, palliative care, and common oncologic medical emergencies. The purpose of this concise textbook is to provide the generalist with insight into the basic principles and practice of current clinical oncology. Targeted for undergraduates in medicine, it also may be useful for the novice oncology advanced nurse practitioner as well as other healthcare professionals with an interest in oncology. This text is organized into 23 chapters. The first three chapters provide an overview on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, staging, and issues related to the decision-making process in clinical oncology practice. The next three chapters present the basic principles of surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and chemotherapy. The material presented in these six opening chapters provides the foundation for Chapters 7 through 21, which are devoted to the presentation of malignancies by major body sites as well as common pediatric malignancies. Each chapter is well organized, beginning with a brief presentation on the epidemiology, etiology, pathology, natural history, signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, diagnosis and staging, treatment, complications of disease and treatment, screening, and prevention and concluding with the prognosis for each of the malignancies presented. Key concepts throughout the chapters are not only highlighted, but are alsowritten in short outline form for ready reference. The section on differential diagnosis in each of these chapters is a useful reference for the novice oncology advanced nurse practitioner. Throughout, the presentation and format of the chapters is consistent and well organized. As intended, this text serves as a quick and ready reference on the basic principles and practice of current clinical oncology.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: James F Brandman, MD (Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
Description: This goal of this book is to acquaint medical students with the basic principles and practices of clinical oncology. It covers broadly the field of adult oncology with succinct overviews of all relevant topics. The previous edition was published in 1998.
Purpose: The book seeks to further the understanding of medical students in their oncology training. Most oncology texts and handbooks are geared to physicians with more advanced training and this book is helpful for its underserved target audience. Given the widely varying interests and needs of medical students, the book addresses all subjects that might be useful to this audience at an appropriate level.
Audience: The authors appear to have excellent general oncology backgrounds and seem suited to author this book.
Features: The traditional categories of oncology, including a basic understanding of carcinogenesis, staging, and diagnosis, and tumors grouped by organ systems are each covered at a level of depth appropriate for most medical students. Areas particularly well emphasized that may help stimulate critical thinking in students include clarification of the goals of treatment and communication skills with patients and families. Scattered case histories illustrate well points made in the main body of text. The absence of references may discourage further investigation by the reader.
Assessment: This book achieves its goal of informing medical students of the basic principles and practice of clinical oncology. The writing is clear and may be helpful in stimulating some students to pursue further training in medical oncology. As a third edition, the book augments previous therapies with newer approaches.

Rating

2 Stars from Doody




Complete Idiot's Guide to Walking for Health

Author: Erika Peters

Taking a unique turn when it comes to exercise, this guide offers readers quick and easy ways to finding the time to walk; idiot-proof steps for turning leisure into exercise; and valuable advice on how to enjoy a walk.



Table of Contents:

I. BUILDING A DAILY HABIT FOR HEALTH'S SAKE.

1. Why Walk?
The Importance of Walking. Mental Health Motivators. A Walking Body Is a Healthy Body.
A Heart-to-Heart About Your Heart. Beautiful, Bountiful Bones. Weighty Issues. Enticingly Energetic. Joint Adventures. Balancing Acts.
Soulful Strides: Why Walking Is Good for the Soul.
Pausing for Breath. Clearly Clarifying. I Want My Mother Nature!
Just Step Out Your Front Door and You Are on Your Way!
For All Walks of Life. Easy as 1, 2, 3.

2. One Step at a Time.
How Do You Measure Up?
BMI. Waisting Your Hips Away: The Waist-to-Hip Ratio. Girth Measurements and Pants Size. Scaling It Down.
My, How Strong and Flexible You Are!
Upper Limits. The Lowdown on Your Lower Body. Stomach and Lower-Back Strength. Flexibility.
Knowing Your Cardiovascular Starting Point. The Importance of Understanding Your Heart Rate.
Heart Rate 1, 2, 3, 4. Intensity and Heart Rate.
Getting the Doctor's Okay.

3. Beginning a Program.
C Is for Commitment. Time Is of the Essence. Make Walking a Habit First. Establishing Long- and Short-Term Goals.
If Only ... Long-Term Goals. Breaking Down and Getting Down: Monthly and Weekly Goals. One Day at a Time: Daily Goals.
Reveling in Rewards. Building a Support System.

4. Gathering Your Gear.
Comfort vs. Style: Making the Right Clothing Choices.
Lotsa Layers. Hang'nLoose. The Long and Short of Things. Sports Bras and Other Supportive Gear.
Material Madness: Are Some Better Than Others?
Cotton Basics. Lycra: The Stretchy Stuff. Know'n Nylon. CoolMax and Polypropylene.
Shopping Resources. Accentuating Accessories.
Musical Moments. Sensible Sun Block. Sight for Sore Eyes. “You Can Leave Your Hat On” . Band-Aids for Blisters. Walking with a Big Stick. The Watered Walker.

II. PROGRESSING SAFELY.

5. Moving Forward.
Frequency: How Many Days a Week Is Enough? Interesting Facts About Intensity. Time: Are We Talking Minutes or Hours Here? Progressing Patiently. The Where, What, Why, and How of Walking.
Avoiding Routine Routes. Keeping Track of Time and Distance. Staying Vitalized by Adding Variety.
Safety Tips to Consider.
Walking Alone. Night Walking. Defense Do-Dads.

6. Now That You've Got the Basics, Let's Have Some Fun!
Turning the Heat up with Hills. Stepp'n on Stairs. Beach Bum. Tromping on Trails. Weights, Anyone? Breaking Up the Time: Fartlek and Interval Training.

7. Warming Up, Cooling Down, and Yes! Stretching.
The Importance of a Warmed-Up Walker. The Cool Cat Cool-Down. Why Stretch?
Perfecting Posture. Daily Doings. Joint Ventures.
How Often and How Much?
How? Coming Equipped. How Often. How Much.
Sample Stretches for Your Lower and Upper Body.

8. Why Weight?
The Importance of a Strong Body. How Often and How Much. The Tools You'll Need.
Free Weights. Machine Madness.
A Weight Walker's Wonderland.
Lower-Upper-Body Strengtheners.

9. Yes! Pain, No Gain.
Pondering Pain.
Overdoing Over-Training. If the Shoe Fits…or Not.
A Walk a Day Keeps the Doctor Away. Unexplained Pain. But I Don't Wanna!
No! Not Anytime You Feel Like It. Yes! You Can Do Other Activities; Substitutes in the Meantime.
Motivating Yourself to Start Again.

10. In the Beginning.
New Kid Around the Block?
Goal Mining.
Be Proactive.
Conscious Calendaring. Know Thyself. Psyching Out Your Psychology.
How Much? How Long? How Hard?
How Much? How Long? How Hard? A Sample for an Example.
Other Things to Keep in Mind.

11. And Now for the Rest of Ya!
How to Know? The Middle Man/Woman.
Pushing the Pace. Making It Harder with Hills. Implementing Intervals. A Sample Week.
Comparing with Competition.
Goal-Setting for the Advanced Walker.

12. Walking for Special Populations.
The Silver Saunter: How Walking Helps with Aging.
Osteoporosis: Battling Brittle Bones. Practicing Proprioception. Maneuvering Your Muscles. Getting Your Doctor's Approval.
What Is Arthritis and How Does Walking Help?
Painful Beginnings.
Diabetic and Dynamite.
Walking Your Sugar Down. Diet Do's and Don'ts.
Walking for the Cardiac Rehab Patient.
How Walking Helps. Heart-Rate Monitors and Supportive Supervision. Warning Signs While Walking.

III. WALKING FOR WEIGHT LOSS.

13. Weight Walkers.
Weight-Related Diseases and How Walking Helps. Psychological Barriers and Social Shyness. Setting Your Short- and Long-Term Goals. Keeping a Log. Getting and Staying Motivated.

14. Food for Thought.
How Weight Loss Works and How Exercise Helps. Why Diets Don't Work. The Balancing Act: Your Basic Food Pyramid. Changing Habits and Lifestyle. One Day at a Time.

15. Fast Feet, Not Fast Food.
Understanding the Nature of Caloric Expenditure. Pacing Yourself.
Frequency First. Adding Time. Intensity Last.
Suggestion for Adjusting Intensity. Walking Through the Discomfort. Postulating Plateaus. You Win Sum and You Lose Sum: A Summary.

IV. WALKING AS A LIFESTYLE.

16. Waste Not, Walk Not.
No Excuses! Daily Reminders.
Inspirational Images. Noticeable Notes. Supportive Situations.
Writing Walking into Your Schedule. Keeping Your Gear Handy. Changing Habits One Step at a Time. Staying Focused.

17. This Is a Walking World.
The Automobile Dilemma.
Parking Waaaaay Far Away. Walking Instead of Driving.
Going Up? The Stairs. Digesting Dinner: Taking a Post-Meal Walk. Walking to Work. Energizing Errands. Pacing It with a Pup. Shaping Up While Shopping.

18. The Weathered Walker.
A Winter Walking Wonderland.
Clothing for the Cold. Hydration. Know the Snow: Ice vs. Powder.
Heated Hikes.
Heat Index and Humidity. Hydration: Staying Cool Inside. Ventilation: Clothing That Breathes. Protecting Your Head: Hats and Other Accessories.
Damp Tramps.
Appropriate Attire. Covering Your Feet.

19. Exercising Your Alternatives.
Home Is Where the Heart Is. Terrific Treadmill Treds.
A Beginner's Base. Intermediate Inclines. Advanced Adventures. Safety. Keeping Yourself Occupied: Music, Books, and Socializing. Buying a Treadmill.

20. Taking It to the Next Level.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side.
Where to Go? Ideas for Trails and Treks. Comfortable Clothing and Durable Footwear: To Boot or Not To Boot? Training Tips: Preparing Your Heart for Hiking. Safety: From Wild Cats to Wild Flowers. Clubs and Agencies.
Walkers Without Borders.
Vacation Ventures and Trekking Tours. Clubs and Agencies.
Get Ready, Get Set ... Walk!
Setting Your Goals. Training for Events. Form. Groups to Contact.

V. YOUR FEET.

21. Preparing Your Peds.
How to Choose a Shoe.
Foot Type. Terrain and Mileage.
Shoe Shopping. Signs and Symptoms of the Wrong Shoe. When to Buy New Shoes. Wearing Other Kinds of Sports Shoes for Walking. Sockin' It to Ya. Lacing It Up.

22. Footloose and Fancy-Free.
Fashionable Functional Footwear. Inserts.
Insoles. Orthotics. Arch Supports.

23. The Walking Wounded.
Walking-Related Injuries. Shin Splints.
Ankle, Knee, and Leg Injuries.
Sprains and Strains.
Blisters and Bunions.
Bone Spurs and Plantar Fasciitis.
Hammertoe and Ingrown Toenails.

24. Merry Metatarsals.
Orthopedists: The Bone People. Your Local Foot Doctor, the Podiatrist. Marvelous Massages. Striking a Stretch: A Complete Guide. The Healing Touch: When to Use Ice and Heat. To Move or Not To Move.

25. Walking Wonders.
Historical Moments. Fastest Feet. Farthest. Good Cause.

VI. APPENDIXES.

Appendix A. Resources for Walking Fit.
Appendix B. Walking Words.
Index.

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