From CancerCare
Bridging cancer care for the older adult patient
The special needs of older adult patients and caregivers, who are usually also older persons, can be a nursing challenge. These tips will ensure you are communicating effectively with this patient population.
How to manage cancer and the workplace
The ability to work through cancer treatment or after treatment ends is a concern of many patients. They need to be reassured that resources and support are available for them and their caregivers.
Disclosing a diagnosis to children: Tell or not tell?
A significant part of counseling patients with cancer is offering guidance on when and how to tell their children about their diagnosis.
Online support groups: A psychosocial network
Online cancer support groups and programs offer patients a chance to connect with people who understand their journey.
Easing patients' transition to survivorship
Survivorship plans should be based on patients' answers to these basic questions about their goals and wishes after treatment ends.
Helping patients cope with hair loss
A patient's self image can reduce his or her coping abilities and can be significantly impacted by this distressing side effect.
Psychosocial support: Meeting the standard for quality patient care
Clinicians and even patients themselves tend to undervalue the need for help with nonclinical concerns.
Financial support and resources are essential to cancer care
The financial burden of a cancer diagnosis can be significant. Oncology nurses should familiarize themselves with the organizations that can help patients.
Caring for the caregiver during special occasions and holidays
Family events and celebrations can create additional stressors for caregivers. Nurses should take time to remind caregivers about their own needs.
Helping the siblings of a child with cancer
Sibling relationships are important to children with cancer. Special efforts should be taken to maintain sibling involvement in the child's life.
Fact Sheets from CancerCare
Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk (Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet defines asbestos, and reviews both the use of asbestos and health risks associated with asbestos exposure.
Radiation Therapy for Cancer (Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet examines radiation therapy, including forms of administration and potential side effects of treatment.
Vitamin D and Cancer Prevention (Fact Sheet)
This fact sheet reviews the role vitamin D intake may play in preventing certain types of cancer.
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