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3 How the cancer situation can be improved Chapter aims • To understand how to prevent cancer developing • To identify how survival rates can be improved • To explore…

22 Advancing disease Case update It is 8 months since Michelle received her last treatment and was discharged from the oncology ward. After resting for 2 months, Michelle returned to…

5 Principles of palliative care nursing Chapter aims • To explore the historical developments of palliative care • To explain the meaning of palliative care • To understand the core…

21 Receiving treatment Case update Two weeks after diagnosis, Michelle undergoes a left mastectomy. During the surgery, a sentinel node biopsy is taken to see if the cancer has spread…

10 Caring for the patient undergoing cytotoxic therapy Chapter aims • To introduce the student to the principles of cytotoxic therapy • To understand the impact of cytotoxic therapy on…

7 Placement learning pathways Chapter aims • To explore the cancer and palliative care placement • To understand how each team/specialty works in the practice placement • To understand the…

17 Living with and beyond cancer Chapter aims • To introduce the concept of survivorship • To understand the transition from acute care and treatment into follow up • To…

23 Last days of life Case update Michelle is becoming increasingly sleepy and less responsive. The staff on duty at night time report that she is restless and appears frightened…

2 What cancer is Chapter aims • To understand how cells should work • To understand what goes wrong to allow a cancer cell to develop • To understand how…

13 Caring for the patient undergoing radiotherapy Chapter aims • To introduce the principles of radiotherapy • To understand the impact of radiotherapy on the individual • To highlight the…