Session 19: Oncology Nursing & Cancer Care

Description:

Oncology Nursing & Cancer Care focuses on the specialized role of nurses in delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care to individuals affected by cancer across all stages of the disease. This field emphasizes prevention, early detection, treatment support, symptom management, and survivorship care, while addressing the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients and their families. Oncology nurses play a critical role in administering advanced cancer therapies, monitoring treatment responses, managing complications, and providing palliative and end-of-life care. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and advocacy, oncology nursing contributes significantly to improved clinical outcomes, enhanced quality of life, and compassionate, patient-centered cancer care within modern healthcare systems.

Keynote Points:

  • Comprehensive care across the cancer continuum, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care
  • Specialized nursing management of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation treatment
  • Symptom control and supportive care for treatment-related side effects and complications
  • Patient education, counseling, and psychosocial support for individuals and families affected by cancer
  • Early detection, screening, and cancer prevention strategies

Benefits:

  • Improves quality of care and clinical outcomes for patients across all stages of cancer
  • Provides specialized management of complex cancer treatments and therapies
  • Enhances early detection, symptom control, and supportive care for patients
  • Supports emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing of patients and families
  • Improves patient education, treatment adherence, and informed decision-making