Oncology Nursing: Therapeutic Modalities

Course overview

After studying the information presented here, the oncology nurse will be able to- Discuss the rationale for treating certain cancers with different interventions Identify the various types of interventions that are used to treat the patient with cancer List the complications of treatments for the patient with cancer Discuss risks associated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy for the clinician Identify the nursing implications of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, transplant and immunotherapy