Seminars in oncology nursing
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To explore the myths about palliative care and older adults with cancer. ⋯ The Oncology Nursing Society and Geriatric Oncology Consortium published the Joint Position Statement on Cancer Care in Older Adults acknowledging the unique needs of older adults with cancer. Application of this statement may be helpful in guiding inquiry and practice in the care for older adults receiving palliative care.
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To review recently published studies that describe the presence of selected cancer-related symptoms and relationships between them in the gero-oncology population. ⋯ Nurses are encouraged to consider symptoms related to other chronic illnesses that contribute to an older person's daily living when planning oncology nursing care.
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To describe the epidemiology of cancer in the United States-risk factors, trends, and recent patterns of disparities in cancer incidence, mortality, and survival. ⋯ Nursing can use epidemiologic tools to reduce the suffering and death caused by cancer and improve the quality of life for cancer survivors.
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Review Comparative Study
Cancer prevention among racial ethnic minorities.
To provide an overview of the cancer disparities among racial and ethnically diverse populations and to describe primary and secondary prevention among them. ⋯ Continued and sustained efforts are needed on all fronts (education, practice, and research, policy) to improve the poor cancer-related outcomes for minorities.
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To present an overview of research into end-of-life (EoL) care for pediatric patients with cancer and to describe research completed by a newly formed collaboration of researchers. ⋯ Advancing the science of EoL care will depend on intervention-based clinical trials that include the perspective of the dying child in addi tion to parents and health care professionals.