Supportive Care of Women with Breast Cancer: Key concerns and practical solutions
DescriptionA large number of women (and some men) are living with the after-effects of either the diagnosis of or treatment for breast cancer. The physical and psychological morbidities associated with treatment have long-term impacts on role functioning at work and at home.
This module highlights the supportive care that can aid in the management of a range of problems that are experienced after a diagnosis of breast cancer.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and manage unmet supportive care needs of breast cancer patients, to maximise quality of life and minimise breast cancer recurrence
- Gain insights into treatment strategies, and possible side-effects and preventative measures
- Identify fear of cancer recurrence, and has a multidisciplinary approach to management
Authors: Nicholas Zdenkowski, Stephanie Tesson, Janine Lombard, Melanie Lovell, Sandra Hayes, Prudence A Francis, Haryana M Dhillon, Frances M Boyle
Article Type: Narrative review
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Reading: journal; textbook; book; literature review
1h : 0m
MBA: 1h : 0m
Oncology
Medical Practitioner, Medical Student, Doctor-in-Training, Non-Vocationally Registered, Nurse / Midwife, Podiatrist, Psychologist, Researcher, Retired, Specialist - Other, Specialist General Practitioner