Nurses get significant information on the biology, classification and treatment options for patients with this malignant hematologic disease. Contributors provide articles on the immune system, the epidemiology and etiology of lymphoid malignancies, the cytogenetics of lymphoid malignancies, Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, the issues and challenges in lymphoma, the role of transplantation in lymphoma and myeloma, and resources for patients with lymphoid malignancies. Information includes the nurse's role diagnosis and treatment, support systems and methods for patients and caregivers, the availability of clinical trials, grief and bereavement, simultaneous conditions such as AIDS, the role of age, and treatment toxicities. Each chapter contains its own resources. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less