Much has changed since the first book Paediatric Oncology: Acute Nursing Care (1999), therefore, this new edition encompasses these changes in relation to the practice itself and the evidence that underpins it.  Emphasis is placed on ensuring terminology is accurate, in keeping with the language of the current day. 

The book is divided into six sections: Chemotherapy, Haematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation, General Surgery, Radiotherapy, Late Effects of cancer therapies, and Palliative Care.  There is a brief commentary at the end of each section/chapter by a ‘novice’ author but experienced practitioner, highlighting to the reader what is already known and what the section/chapter adds to their current knowledge and practice.

Dr Faith Gibson, Lecturer in Children's Nursing Research, institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital and King's College London, London.

Louise Soanes, Senior Sister for Children's Services, McElwain Ward, The Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road, Surrey.
Both editors have extensive experience of paediatric cancer nursing practice, education and research and are established authors in the field of oncology nursing.?Each has contributed to a large number of successful texts and journals and has well-established links with the UK, European and international cancer nursing community.