Oncology Nurses Are a 'Lifeline for Management' in Cancer Care
Oncology nurses are crucial in the management of cancer symptoms and treatment-related adverse events.
Oncology nurses are crucial in the management of cancer symptoms and treatment-related adverse events, explained Hope S. Rugo, the director of Breast Oncology and Clinical Trials Education at the University of California San Francisco Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Nurses work hand-in-hand with doctors, and by staying in touch with patients, they offer them a "lifeline for management," Rugo said, citing that a recent study even found that the upfront management of symptoms can lead to better outcomes.
Workflow, Educational Tools Improve Use of Silicone Film to Prevent Radiation Dermatitis
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Nurse Practitioners Weigh in on Data From the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
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