Why nurses must get involved in colorectal cancer management
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The UK National Health Service has issued guidelines to improve the care and treatment of patients with colorectal cancer by specialist nurses. There were 17,692 deaths in the UK caused by colorectal cancer in 1996. Nurses are involved in all stages of diagnosis, treatment and counselling of patients, and research has shown better patient management could reduce the number of deaths. Pain management and follow-up care play an important part in nursing patients with cancer.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1998
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The way ahead in breast cancer care
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Deaths from breast cancer in the UK, at 15,000 a year, are higher than in almost any other country in the world. This has been one of the driving forces behind the government's new guidance on breast cancer, entitled 'Improving Outcomes in Breast Cancer: Guidance for Purchasers.' This document emphasises the key role which nurses can play in improving standards of breast cancer care, and particularly highlights the importance of good verbal and written communication.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1996
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A wider role in managing patients with lung cancer: Only one-fifth of patients with lung cancer survive a year after diagnosis. For this reason, the latest guidance emphasises the importance of prevention and palliative care
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Nurses should play a more prominent role in ensuring the needs of patients with lung cancer, according to recent government guidance. Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in the UK, and cigarette smoking is responsible for around 90% of cases. Health professionals need to identify cigarette smokers and encourage them to stop. There is a poor prognosis for most patients and therefore a palliative approach is recommended.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1998
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