Chemotherapy Basics for Hospitalists

Publication date: January 2016 Source:Hospital Medicine Clinics, Volume 5, Issue 1 Author(s): Likheng Ngov, Dimitriy LevinTeaser Cancer is the second most common cause of death after heart disease in the United States and it is projected to be the leading cause of death by 2030. The American Society of Clinical Oncology anticipates a shortage of oncology providers in the near future. Hospitalists are increasingly likely to care for patients with cancer receiving treatment and therefore they need to be familiar with common cancer-directed therapies and their adverse effects.
Source: Hospital Medicine Clinics - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research