Caring for the patient undergoing cytotoxic therapy
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…
Last days of life
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…
Living with and beyond cancer
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…
What cancer is
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…
Caring for the patient undergoing radiotherapy
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…
Introduction to consolidating learning
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…
Caring for the patient undergoing surgical cancer treatment
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…
Receiving a cancer diagnosis
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…
Caring for the patient undergoing endocrine therapy
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 •…
Living with and beyond cancer
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…
