Oncology Nurse Advisor

Lymphedema: Diagnosis, prevention, and management

WEBJul 14, 2010 — Lymphedema may develop gradually or abruptly. Many clinicians are unfamiliar with lymphedema and its diagnosis, and nurses play a pivotal role in the recognition and management of lymphedema …

The Role of Survivorship Care Following Active Cancer …

WEBDec 8, 2023 — The role of an oncology nurse is a complex one. Ensuring that a patient understands their diagnosis, administering treatments, and monitoring their conditions are all vital parts of providing care ...

Radiation Therapy for Cancer (Fact Sheet) - Oncology …

WEBApr 29, 2014 — Radiation doses for cancer treatment are measured in a unit called a gray (Gy), which is a measure of the amount of radiation energy absorbed by 1 kilogram of human tissue. Different doses of ...

Cancer Staging (Fact Sheet) - Oncology Nurse Advisor

WEBMar 17, 2015 — Staging describes the severity of a person’s cancer based on the size and/or extent (reach) of the original (primary) tumor and whether or not cancer has spread in the body. Staging is important ...