Oncology Essays

Psychosocial Advances in Oncology Research and Practice In the 1800’s, a cancer diagnosis was viewed as the equivalent of death (Holland, 2002). In this day and age, there was no known cause or cure, and it was considered inhumane to reveal the diagnosis to the patient. In a constantly changing and advancing society, this ideology was transformed as the result of an accumulation of technological advances, education, and research initiative. This led to the acceptance of the notion of cancer worldwide

Lylah Eason Eason 1 Mrs. Wright AP English III 26 April 2024 Pediatric Oncology Pediatric Oncology is a highly specialized field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer in children and adolescents. Childhood cancers are rare, their diagnosis and treatment can take a mental and physical toll on these children and their families. Pediatric Oncology is a great career choice today because a pediatric oncologist could save a child's life and be a hero

inpatient medical oncology unit for three years. Spending prolonged durations of time with oncology patients has allowed for strong bonds to be formed as I serve as a listening ear, a hand to hold, or a smiling face when and where needed for both patients and their families. Knowing I can, as a clinician, help people in some of the hardest times in their lives inspires me to be the most compassionate care giver and leader in health care I can be. Although the world of oncology can be full of sorrow

Nurses Level of Leadership and Autonomy United States Within the United States, the oncology nurses play a vital role in leadership being at the forefront of care, as well as having a wide range of autonomy. However, ultimately, the providers make the orders that the nurses have to follow. A 2013 article, Nursing Practice Environment and Outcomes for Oncology Nursing elaborate on autonomy within the oncology nursing field. A notable finding of the study was the more autonomy the nurses felt they

Managing Stress and Burnout in Oncology Nurses. Authors:Rounds, James B., Jr.; Zevon, Michael A. High levels of stress experienced by primary care oncology nursing staff, and the competency impairment which results from such stress, has become a matter of much concern in health care settings. This study was conducted to identify the coping strategies employed by oncology nurses, and to relate these strategies to differential indices of stress and burnout. Oncology nurses (N=133) at a comprehensive

Nursing allows for countless opportunities and areas to specialize in. Theresa Brown, a real-life Oncology/Hematology Nurse, writes the riveting novel “The Shift” through her eyes as she attempts to care for four high-maintenance and very ill patients. When I researched Oncology as a career path I focused primarily on Pediatric Oncology. Although this book relates more to my past aspirations of Pediatric Oncology, many similarities align with my current aspirations of working in the Neonatal Intensive Care

a very young age I decided to find a career that is research and learning based. Being a doctor is constantly learning, excitement through new patient portfolios. Everyday I will learn about someone new and find different ways to plan an attack. Oncology is a section of medicine that continues to add new information as each day passes and new people approach the topic of cancer. I decided I wanted to be a pediatrician because I love children. I find that I have a special touch when it comes to kids

As the facility begins to expand the services lines provided within the organization they could also recruit top physicians and other clinicians who specialize in oncology and other services. The organization could potentially expand the hospital so that it can provide more beds and private rooms for patients who come to the facility to receive their oncologic care. The hospital can continue to participate in and advance

Often patients treated with radiation therapy (RT) suffer from side effects such as fatigue, nausea/vomiting or reduction of quality of life (QOLQoL). Few randomized data is available to define the role of acupuncture in the context of radiation oncology as a supporting treatment. The ROSETTA (RandOmized Study Exploring the combination of radioTherapy with Two types of Acupuncture treatment) is a prospective randomized phase II trial. Ittrial examines if traditional (verum-) acupuncture can reduce

treatment that requires constant monitoring and attention, and this information spurred me to shift my focus from palliative to survivorship care. The knowledge that I have attained now and my background in patient navigation will help me as a future oncology nurse practitioner, to manage the complex needs of cancer survivorship. I will be able to support my patient’s transition into their new way of life as effective transition management can translate into less hospitalization, lower health care cost

. How would you assess the business model of HCG? Compare HCG’s cancer care model with other international cancer-care models using case information and your secondary research. Where do you think lies HCG’s strength and weaknesses relative to these international cancer care models? Highlight the differences and similarities between the HCG business model and that of Aravind, Narayana Hrudalaya, Fortis & Apollo? Structure your response in no more than 2000 words using no more than 2-3 exhibits. HCG

My clinical practice setting is in various acute care settings at a large teaching hospital in Toronto, where I am part of a nursing resource team. Most of my clinical experience is with oncology patient populations. This week, I was able to interview a family that I have cared for a couple of days as we have created a family-nurse therapeutic relationship, during that time I felt that they would be willing to proceed with the discussion of their illness experience. The patient was a sixty-five year

the patient is going through in order to service them in a good way. That class allowed me to learn about the human behavior and how people react to different situations. This will be particularly helpful because of my dream to become a pediatric oncology nurse, that way I can serve as a

SWALLOWING DISORDERS AFTER HEAD-AND-NECK CANCERS RADIOTHERAPY Summary Introduction: This study aimed to assess the swallowing function of head and neck cancer patients before and after radiotherapy. Materials and methods: A repeated descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 33 head and neck cancers patients treated at Aristide LeDantec Hospital Radiation Therapy Department. The dysphagia was assessed through a self-questionnaire (DHI) and a functional swallowing test (COLP - G -FR)

The topic I chose to write about is something that means a great deal to me, and that is the study of oncology and the treatment of cancer. In late June of 2016, my family received some devastating, overwhelming, and unexpected news. My mother was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer, and she is still fighting a thankfully winning battle today. I spend every single day with her and I have seen the effect cancer has had on her, and I have also seen the side effects and other terrible things like

act or omission of any employee acting within the course and scope of his employment” (Thornton, 2010, para. 2). The risk manager Susan Post, JD and the quality assurance director Amy Green were both aware of the potential for increased risk on the Oncology unit. They had been making observations several months prior to incident that related to deficiencies in staffing and safety standards. Per, ASCO and ONS (2012) new staff are required to demonstrate competency and receive comprehensive chemotherapy

biologist and physiologist Jewel Plummer Cobb, another noted African American woman scientist. Along with her research and clinical work, Wright was professionally active. In 1964, she was one of the seven founders of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and in 1971, she was the first woman elected president of the New York Cancer Society. She also was appointed associated dean and head of the Cancer Chemotherapy Department at New York Medical College in 1967, apparently, the highest ranked African

Review: Malignant Fungated Wound Odour Management among Patients with Cancer Submitted to: Dr. Nijmeh AL-Atiyyat Submitted by: Faten Odeh 1470684 The Hashemite University Faculty of Nursing Advance Oncology Nursing ( 1 ) Integrative Literature Review: Malignant Fungated Wound Odour Management among Patients with Cancer Introduction Malignant fungating wounds (MFW) defined as a wound that arise when cancerous cells invade the skin and metastasis

Oral mucositis is the main complicate of head and neck chemotherapy. The current study was conducted to evaluation of Hypozalix artificial saliva and propolis mouthwash efficiency for the prevention of Chemotherapy induced-oral mucositis in Leukemia patients .This was a randomized controlled clinical trial conducted on 72 Chemotherapy induced-oral mucositis in Leukemia patients. The patients were divided into 3 equal treatment groups: Hypozalix artificial salivary, Propolis Mouthwash, and control

Can you cure cancer in 6 steps? Step 1: Clean your body thoroughly with a chlorine dioxide cure (MMS). If you have cancer I strongly advise you to take the MMS cleaning cure. MMS stands for Miracle Mineral Solution and is based on the purification effect of chlorine dioxide (ClO2). The free oxygen radicals that are released into your body by ingesting chlorine dioxide kill all anaerobic (false) fungi, bacteria, viruses and parasites or pathogens and scary creatures. Imagine, you don't want such