Prostate Cancer for RNs and LPNs Nursing CE Course

By the completion of this learning activity, the nurse should be able to:

• Discuss the epidemiology of prostate cancer in the US and the pathophysiology of the disease
• Identify the risk factors, signs and symptoms, primary classifications, and subtypes of prostate cancer
• Summarize prostate cancer screening guidelines and the meaning of active surveillance and “watchful waiting” as core components of patient education
• Explore prostate cancer treatment modalities, including surgery, radiation, hormonal treatment, antiandrogen therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy
• Describe the most common side effects and monitoring parameters of systemic treatments, highlighting the pertinent aspects of patient education