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Oncology Esthetics: A Practitioner's Guide

Author::
Morag Currin, Licensed Esthetician, CLMT
Format::
Softcover
 
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Format Details

  • Softcover
  • 461 Pages
  • Published 2009
  • ISBN-10: 1-932633-49-9
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-932633-49-8

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  • Description
  • Table of Contents
  • Author Information
  • Expert Review

Cancer, unfortunately, has become prevalent in our lives. If you work in a spa, salon or clinical setting, you will inevitably have a client with cancer at some point. Estheticians with the right knowledge and understanding can become an important player in the detection of skin cancer, as well as provide calming skin care treatments for those undergoing cancer treatments. Estheticians can also help resolve oncology-related skin issues and provide a soothing touch and relaxation for any person visiting a spa.

Oncology Esthetics has been written with heartfelt sensitivity in order to give estheticians the information they need to treat clients who are cancer survivors or are undergoing treatment for cancer. Turn to Oncology Esthetics for more information on:

Cancer Overview

  • Gives a thorough overview of different types of cancer, stages and origins.
  • Includes illustrations of different types of skin cancer and skin abnormalities.

Cancer Therapies

  • Discusses several therapies in detail, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and biologic therapy.
  • Each therapy chapter covers the treatments, reactions, side effects and the role the esthetician can play in helping to alleviate symptoms.

Personal Stories

  • Personal stories are sprinkled throughout the book, describing real-life experiences with clients.

Ingredients

  • Lists many of the most common ingredients used in the spa/salon today and how these ingredients might affect the skin of someone with cancer.

Oncology Drug Guide

  • Lists many drugs used in treating cancer today.
  • Includes helpful tables that indicate the drug, side effects and recommendations for how to approach treatment on clients who are taking these drugs.

Skin Care Products and Spa Services

  • Gives suggestions for utilizing the appropriate skin care products during treatment and recovery.
  • Discusses different spa services and how they can be modified for the cancer patient.
    • Dedications
    • Acknowlegements
    • Introduction
    • Chapter 1: Cancer Overview
    • Chapter 2: Oncologic Surgery
    • Chapter 3: Chemotherapy
    • Chapter 4: Radiation Therapy
    • Chapter 5: Biologic Therapy
    • Chapter 6: Immunology
    • Chapter 7: Integumentary System
    • Chapter 8: Skin Cancer
    • Chapter 9: Lymphatic System
    • Chapter 10: Oncology Massage Therapy during Esthetics
    • Chapter 11: Spa Treatments
    • Chapter 12: Sanitation and Infection Control
    • Chapter 13: Ingredients in Skin Care Products
    • Chapter 14: Oncology Drug Guide
    • Index

Morag Currin, LE, CLMT, is certified in reflexology, meridian therapy and aromatherapy and has obtained her certification as a laser medical technician, oncology massage certification, and most recently advanced skin analysis and cosmetic chemistry certification.

"...this book and [Currin's] advanced training offer licensed estheticians and massage therapists the value of nurturing touch, skin reactions, esthetic oncology massage, product information and the use of appropriate skin care."

—Toni Muirhead, LMT

"Oncology Esthetics: A Practitioner's Guide by Morag Currin is a fantastic resource, and an indispensable tool for anyone who would like to expand their knowledge of cancer with regard to skin care and stature in the medical esthetic Industry. This book targets topics that have never been covered before. Written by one of the industry's leading experts in skin care, you can consider each chapter practical, clear and concise, and value it as an extremely comprehensive and educational book that will give any reader a wealth of knowledge."

—Lori Johnson
Licensed Esthetician and Professional Postgraduate Skin Care Trainer, Phoenix, Arizona

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews
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Name:
donna powell
Date:
12/14/2011
Review:
The need for cancer patient care is growing at an unbelievable rate. This book will help the professional to recognize when his or her clients should get lesions checked out, in order to let them know. It is a must-read if you are in the skin industry.
Donna Powell, Esthetician
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Elizabeth Torres COE, PME, DNA CP.
Date:
11/22/2011
Review:
I have taken this course and learned so much about treatment, application and care of patients who have and are being treated for cancer.
Love the book, it has been very helpful to me. I think of it as my bible to helping others who need a loving touch.
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Name:
Jennifer Kapula, Chicago, IL
Date:
04/04/2011
Review:
I love this book! I received it yesterday and am already almost finished reading it. In fact, I haven't been able to put it down. I love the chapter about holistic modalities. It is quite informative to me, as I perform acupressure, reflexology, reiki, aromatherapy, tuning forks, and a reiki face lift. In reading that chapter, it was like I was having a conversation with the author. There were some wonderful modalities covered that I have never heard of before. Wonderful stuff!
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Wendy Fitos, Licensed Esthetician (Ohio and Pennsylvania)
Date:
10/27/2010
Review:
As doctors, massage therapists and aesthetician relationships continue to develop in the medical industry, the importance of continuing education is an absolute necessity and there are very few books in the industry that fill this gap. Morag Currin has done a better than outstanding job of combining knowledge of how to care for cancer patients beyond medical procedures.

As care for cancer patients continues to be a growing industry, Oncology Esthetics defines every step of cancer treatments from the differing surgeries to an entire chapter on oncology drugs administered and how health professionals, massage therapists and aestheticians can give treatments to comfort a patient while being cognizant of any reactions that may occur. Every chapter offers well researched knowledge that can benefit both cancer patients and clients that may be visiting a spa as well. She also discusses in depth the pros and cons of many of today's promoted beauty procedures and how they will actually effect the skin.

To often in the professional beauty industry, products are used on men and women without proper study of the effects that may occur when not used properly. Currin uses her South African background where beauty therapies require intense training along with several advanced degrees and certifications she has received to put together a book that is an absolute must to any professional wanting to deal with cancer patients in a manner that is both professional and ethical.
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Name:
A. Cook
Date:
08/30/2010
Review:
I love this book and will be taking the Oncology Training that they speak of in this book in November of 2010. I can't wait to expand my knowledge and area of expertise in working with cancer patients. This book really breaks everything you should and want to know about working with Cancer Patients but I can't stress enough that, this book isn't all you need to start working with Cancer Patients. You must and should take the specialized Certified Training in order to become Certified in Oncology Esthetics. Do it because you care!
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