Episode 60: Radiation Side Effects With Head and Neck Cancers—ONS Congress

ONS member and 2019 Congress Presenter John Hillson, RN, BSN, BA, OCN^®, clinical nurse at Duke Radiation Oncology in Durham, NC, joins Chris Pirschel, ONS staff writer, to discuss managing radiation side effects for patients with head and neck cancers, helping patients navigate the complexities of radiation therapy, and supporting patients throughout the cancer journey.

Episode Notes

Check out these resources from today’s episode:

• The NCPD activity for this episode has expired, but you can still earn NCPD through many other Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes. Find a full list of opportunities. 
• Patient Comfort Is Key to Managing Radiation Side Effects
• Using Photography to Track Progress of Head and Neck Cancers
• Evidence-Based Radiation Side Effect Management—ONS Congress
• Manual for Radiation Oncology Nursing Practice and Education (Fourth Edition)
• Support for People With Oral and Head and Neck Cancer
• Your Cancer Game Plan

To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.

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