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…

18 Introduction to consolidating learning Chapter aims • To introduce an easy to use model of reflection • To link experiences and learning: learning to learn An easy to use…

9 Caring for the patient undergoing surgical cancer treatment Chapter aims • To introduce the student to the principles of surgery • To understand the impact of surgery on the…

20 Receiving a cancer diagnosis Michelle finds a lump in her left breast while she is in the shower. It doesn’t hurt when she touches it, so she thinks it…

14 Caring for the patient undergoing endocrine therapy Chapter aims • To introduce the principles of endocrine therapy • To understand the impact of endocrine therapy on the individual •…

24 Living with and beyond cancer Case update It is now 5 years later and Michelle is 50 years old. She remains disease free and is about to be discharged…

19 Introducing the case study Chapters 19–24 follow a patient diagnosed with breast cancer, in the form of a case study. Each chapter identifies a stage of the patient experience….

12 Caring for the patient undergoing biological therapy Chapter aim • To introduce the principles of biological therapy • To understand the impact of biological therapy on the individual Introduction…

11 Caring for the patient undergoing haemopoietic stem cell transplant Chapter aims • To introduce the student to the principles of haemopoietic stem cell transplant • To understand the impact…

8 The rationale for selecting cancer treatment Chapter aim • To introduce the student to the rationale for selecting cancer treatment Introduction There are a number of treatments used to…