Issues of Cancer Survivorship: An Interdisciplinary Team Approach to Care (EPUB)

Coverage of survivorship topics – Definition of cancer survivor; phases of cancer survivorship
Coverage of cancer management topics:

• Clinical manifestations of cancer treatments – Nausea, vomiting, fatigue
• Psychological distress – Contributing factors; anxiety; depression
• Screening/assessment guidelines; National Comprehensive Care Network care guidelines

Coverage of psychosocial issues:

• Personal concerns – Finances; family relationships; social support; medical treatments; spirituality/religion; fear of recurrence
• Short- and long-term effects of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation – Temporary and permanent disability; body changes; bone health; end-of-life issues

Coverage of pediatric cancer survivor issues:

• Long-term effects and secondary cancers resulting from treatment
• Specific needs of pediatric long-term survivors
• Impact on immediate family
• Developmental differences of pediatric patients
• Nursing theories – Helping patients deal with: uncertainty of outcomes; unpleasant symptoms; transitions; adaptations; increasing resiliency

Coverage of health care team members roles and collaboration, including:

• The roles and responsibilities of oncology nurse navigators, oncology case managers, oncology clinical nurse specialists, mental health nurses, social workers, and clergy
• Pain and palliative care teams
• Survivorship care plan

Chapter features include: key words, learning objectives, and case studies with thinking questions to help you absorb content