This book brings a unique overview on nursing care in oncology within a new health environment, in which oncology nurses play a growing role. The specificity of this book is to address not only the biomedical aspects of new drugs but also the challenges they raise in the nursing daily practice. It also highlights the new skills oncology nurses will have to develop in relation to the changing care setting.

Based on European and worldwide evidence-based practice, this book does not focus only on medical knowledge but also includes the holistic approach of nursing. Written by professionals of the field, it will give any nurse interested in oncology a clear and comprehensive view of the specific competences and interventions required. Besides, it also includes a voice given to the new role of patients as decision makers and full partners of their treatment over the pathway.