Course Description
Cancer Treatment
Modalities is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the major treatment modalities, their modes of action, application in cancer care and common side effects. In addition, the need for patient and family education will be discussed.
Required Readings
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Appel, C.P. (2007). Biotherapy. In M.E. Langhorne, J.S. Fulton & S.E. Otto (Eds.). Oncology nursing (5th ed.). (377-387) St. Louis, MI: Mosby. Call number: RC 266 .053 2007 |
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Aistars, J. (2007). Radiation therapy. In M.E. Langhorne, J.S. Fulton & S.E. Otto (Eds.). Oncology nursing (5th ed.). (346-361) St. Louis, MI: Mosby. Call number: RC 266 .053 2007 |
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Lester, J. (2007). Surgery. In M.E. Langhorne, J.S. Fulton & S.E. Otto (Eds.). Oncology nursing (5th ed.). (337-345) St. Louis, MI: Mosby. Call number: RC 266 .053 2007 |
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Otto, S. (2007). Chemotherapy. In M.E. Langhorne, J.S. Fulton & S.E. Otto (Eds.). Oncology nursing (5th ed.). (362-376) St. Louis, MI: Mosby. Call number: RC 266 .053 2007 |
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Payne, J.K. (2007). Cancer clinical trials. In M.E. Langhorne, J.S. Fulton & S.E. Otto (Eds.). Oncology nursing (5th ed.). (454-461) St. Louis, MI: Mosby. Call number: RC 266 .053 2007 |
Recommended Readings
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Choi, S-E. & Kim, H-S. (2012). Sodium bicarbonate solution versus chlorhexidine mouthwash in oral care of acute leukemia patients undergoing induction chemotherapy: A randomized controlled trial. Asian Nursing Research 6 (2012). 60-66. |
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Nappa, U., Rasmussen, B.H., Axelsson, B. & Lindqvist, O. (2014). Challenging situations when administering palliative chemotherapy – A nursing perspective. European Journal of Oncology Nursing 18 (5). 591-597. |
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Additional Resources
Oncology Nursing Society eBooks (accessible via intranet):
1. Cancer Basics (2010)
2. Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations 4th Ed. (2014)
3. Palliative Practices From A–Z for the Bedside Clinician 2nd Ed. (2008)
4. A Guide to Oncology Symptom Management 2nd Ed. (2015)
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