Evidence and Practice

Clinical

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Importance of early introduction, clear communication, accessibility and a holistic approach

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Nail toxicities associated with systemic anticancer therapy

Strategies nurses can use to support prevention, assessment and treatment of nail toxicities

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Virtual nurse-led clinic for women after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant

A service evaluation of patient satisfaction with the clinic and whether it met their educational needs

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Health, self-management and quality of life after active treatment for breast cancer: a qualitative evidence synthesis

Nurses should offer support to self-manage tailored to patients’ health status, needs and preferences

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Public health campaigns to raise awareness and encourage help-seeking for symptoms of colorectal cancer

How early diagnosis could be supported by campaigns to recognise signs of bowel cancer

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Immunotherapy-induced diarrhoea and colitis: a case study of its management in a nurse-led cancer treatment unit

Patients must be systematically assessed with thorough investigations to reach a correct diagnosis

CPD articles

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Assessing frailty in older adults with cancer to optimise care provision and outcomes

Early identification of frailty followed by referral for a comprehensive geriatric assessment

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CAR T-cell therapy: supporting patients throughout their treatment journey

Nursing teams must identify and address patients' needs before, during and after treatment

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Pelvic radiation disease: role of cancer nurses in patient assessment and self-management

Radiotherapy can affect physical, psychological and social functioning

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Terminal agitation as a symptom of delirium in patients with advanced cancer at the end of life

Non-pharmacological approaches, what matters to patients and families and nurses' self-care are key

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Principles of corticosteroid use in acute oncology nursing

An overview of the principles guiding the use of corticosteroids in cancer care

Practice question

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A clinical nurse specialist uses her expertise to provide emotional support to a cancer patient

Clinical nurse specialists are pivotal – but they also need support to maintain expertise 

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A nurse explains a document being held by a smiling female cancer patient

By focusing on what matters to patients, personalised care can provide more choice

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Nurse helping patient choose a cancer treatment

Promoting trusting relationships and using available resources can help conquer patient fear

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Cancer services for people with dementia must be organised, flexible and offer continuity

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Exploring the personal meaning of pain for patients can help with support and treatment

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Cancer patient

Tips and advice for nurses caring for people with cancer during the pandemic

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