This text introduces and explains all aspects of systemic anti-cancer therapy, from pharmacology to administration and beyond, providing the underpinning knowledge to support completion of the UKONS SACT competency passport.

Written by experienced practitioners and lecturers, this concise book:

. critically analyses how the pharmacological properties of anti-cancer drugs and their role at various stages of the cell cycle impacts on their administration;

. examines the management of patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy;

. explores the health and safety, professional and legal aspects of administration of anti-cancer drug therapy;

. appraises the holistic needs of patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy.

Each chapter includes case scenarios, illustrations, further reading and self-assessment exercises to aid learning.

This is the perfect book for nurses who are undertaking a university-accredited systemic anti-cancer therapy course or are new to practising in the field.

Alison Simons is a Senior Lecturer in Cancer at Birmingham City University with 18 years' experience as a cancer nurse in a teaching hospital, including leadership of an oncology ward and staff development.

Samantha Toland is a Nurse Consultant and Lead SACT nurse with 26 years in clinical practice within oncology/haemato-oncology.

Emma Filby is a Senior Lecturer and Course Lead in Applied Cancer Practice at Birmingham City University, and an experienced senior cancer nurse with over 15 years' experience in cancer services.