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This expanded and revised course is designed to provide the nurse who is new to radiation therapy or those refining their knowledge of advancements in radiation therapy with the knowledge necessary to care for patients whose treatment regimen includes radiation therapy, as well as their families.
New targeted therapies for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer have increased the need for awareness, education and training for nurses to prepare them to confidently manage and educate patients. This interactive activity will include a combination of learning strategies to build competencies in the area of diagnostic testing and treatment options.
New targeted therapies for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer have increased the need for awareness, education and training for nurses to prepare them to confidently manage and educate patients. This interactive activity will include a combination of learning strategies to build competencies and confidence in the area of side effect management.
Review this huddle card in a group or individually to learn more about external beam radiation.
Brachytherapy, also called internal radiation therapy, is a type of radiation therapy used to treat certain cancers. Review this huddle card in a group or individually to learn more about brachytherapy.
Proton therapy differs from conventional photon (x-ray) radiation therapy because protons deposit their maximum dose at a specific depth, minimizing its effect on healthy tissues. Review this huddle card to learn about proton therapy, its benefits and limitations, and when it is used to treat patients with cancer.
What is normal cell biology? Why do normal cells become cancer cells? How do new molecular and targeted therapies target cancer? How do gene and vaccine therapies work? Find answers to these questions and more while gaining a better understanding of cancer and its treatments