Cancer Nursing Practice
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Physical exercise may reduce risk of prostate cancer
Study finds reduced risk of prostate cancer among men with a specific DNA variation
Screening can reduce incidence of bowel cancer
People with bowel cancer who had colonoscopies tended to live longer, study shows
Gene causing rare form of kidney cancer identified
Children with Wilm’s tumour may no longer need nephrectomies
Cancer nurses can take free course on targeted treatments
The online course, launching in February, comprises 2-3 hours per week for five weeks
Broadcaster Mark Radcliffe pays tribute to cancer research after recovery
The BBC broadcaster is supporting fundraising for a cancer research facility in Manchester
Sex and intimacy after cancer treatment: how to provide support and information
Taboos over intimacy and sex prevent people affected by cancer treatment seeking help
Evidence and Practice
Interventions to support male partners of women diagnosed with breast cancer
This literature review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of such interventions
Available chemotherapy treatment locations and uptake: a mixed methods study
How healthcare professionals currently offer alternative treatment locations to patients
Implementing hope-based interventions in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors
How the concept of hope can benefit adolescent and young adult cancer survivors
Systemic anticancer therapy handling safety
Healthcare workers’ awareness, knowledge, training and use of protection measures
Hypercalcaemia of malignancy: causes and management
Unless treated promptly hypercalcaemia of malignancy can progress quickly
Use of HbA1c screening for health promotion in surgical gynaecology oncology patients
How one trust identified that patients might benefit from a glycated haemoglobin blood test
Features
The RCNi Nurse Awards 2020 provide an opportunity to show what great work you are doing
Why not nominate yourself or a colleague for these prestigious nursing awards?
Prostate cancer: supported self-management programme gives patients more control
New care pathway could also ease strain on prostate cancer services
A day in the life of a clinical research nurse
The shared diaries offer a taste of nursing life and its high points and challenges
Talking helps nurses cope with trauma
Cancer nurses explain how they benefit from Schwartz rounds
Nurse-led research into sarcoma may lead to earlier diagnosis
Study into this cancer has produced so much evidence it could lead to swifter diagnosis
The Macmillan nurse who is extending lives with ovarian cancer screening
More women are getting access to vital medication thanks to a nurse-led testing service
Opinion
End of life care: my experience as a nurse and daughter
Nurse Alison Woods describes her contrasting emotions during her mum's final days
How Facebook transformed our breast screening service
Uptake increased thanks to social media posts and a messaging app
Clinical research nurses are at the forefront of life-saving cancer work
Three leading cancer experts explain why the role of the clinical research nurse is crucial
Students
Don’t worry if you shed a tear
Looking after a patient nearing the end of life can be daunting, but one nursing student realised that through a caring approach he was able to make a difference
An insight into the hidden battles of patients with invisible illnesses
When nursing student Laurie Batchelor helped care for a patient in the community with cancer, she gained a greater understanding of the experiences of those living with invisible conditions
Student’s homemade songbook helped patients forget cancer symptoms
When nursing student Georgia Brain created a book of lyrics to help her patients remember the words of songs from their youth, she learned a valuable lesson about the importance of a patient-centred approach to care
Careers
Harnessing the power of robotics allows me to retain the human touch
A theatre nurse reflects on how her high-tech role enhances patient contact
What it’s like working as an oncology nurse
Joining a cancer ward can be daunting, but it allows you to work closely with patients
NET nurses: supporting patients confused by their rare cancer diagnosis
‘Even healthcare professionals don’t know enough about neuroendocrine cancers’