Megan Hoffman, MSN, RN, CMSRN, AOCNS, of Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses the importance of nurse's understanding genomics so their patients can get the full benefit.

Genomics, using the genetic information of a patient's tumor to tailor care to their cancer specifically, is the future of cancer care. Therefore, it is essential that nurses understand this field -- the tests being done and how that information is used, the treatments that result -- so they can properly explain it to their patients.

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Megan Hoffman, MSN, RN, CMSRN, AOCNS, discusses the importance of nurse's understanding genomics so their patients can get the full benefit.

Megan Hoffman on the Importance of Nurses Understanding Genomics

Megan Hoffman, MSN, RN, CMSRN, AOCNS, of Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses the nurse’s perspective that she brings to the Clinical Genomic Action Committee (CGAC) at her center.

Many members of the CGAC work mainly behind the scenes and often never see patients. As the nurse member, Hoffman brought patient concerns such as quality of life issues and family concerns into the discussion. This helped the board narrow options based on the feasibility and truly make a wholly individualized recommendation.

Megan Hoffman, MSN, RN, CMSRN, AOCNS, discusses the importance of having a nurse's perspective when discussing genomics and precision medicine.

Megan Hoffman, MSN, RN, CMSRN, AOCNS

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