A Cancer Source Book for NursesAmerican Cancer Society, 1981 - 140 pages |
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... tion of concentrated dextrose , for improved caloric intake ; nitrogen , to bolster protein stores ; and vitamins , minerals , and electrolytes prevents starvation and restores immunocompe- tence by providing sufficient protein ...
... tion of concentrated dextrose , for improved caloric intake ; nitrogen , to bolster protein stores ; and vitamins , minerals , and electrolytes prevents starvation and restores immunocompe- tence by providing sufficient protein ...
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American Cancer Society. from leukemic cell lysis can be prevented by the administra- tion of allopurinol ( XyloprimR ) plus forced fluid intake . High- dose methotrexate ... tion , and by recognizing and discouraging the pursuit of 37.
American Cancer Society. from leukemic cell lysis can be prevented by the administra- tion of allopurinol ( XyloprimR ) plus forced fluid intake . High- dose methotrexate ... tion , and by recognizing and discouraging the pursuit of 37.
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... tion and biopsy . Early cancer limited to one vocal cord can be treated by radia- tion therapy or limited surgery . More extensive lesions , with necrosis of cartilage or glottic extension , require total laryn- gectomy ( Figure 4 ) ...
... tion and biopsy . Early cancer limited to one vocal cord can be treated by radia- tion therapy or limited surgery . More extensive lesions , with necrosis of cartilage or glottic extension , require total laryn- gectomy ( Figure 4 ) ...
Contents
The Cancer Problem7 | 7 |
The Nature of Cancer9 | 9 |
Epidemiology of Cancer13 | 13 |
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