RESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To review the current state of prostate cancer screening and future directions. DATA SOURCES: Nursing, medical and scientific literature related to prostate cancer screening, and national and international professional recommendations. CONCLUSION: Prostate cancer screening has been a topic of robust discussion for a number of years. Research continues to examine novel options for prostate cancer screening to either replace or compliment the prostate specific antigen test, but require additional validation before they will be widely accepted into clinical practice. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: As new data emerges and professional organizations update their recommendations, it is important for oncology nurses to keep abreast of the latest developments to educate patients.
Assuntos
Detecção Precoce de Câncer/enfermagem , Detecção Precoce de Câncer/normas , Programas de Rastreamento/enfermagem , Programas de Rastreamento/normas , Antígeno Prostático Específico/sangue , Neoplasias da Próstata/diagnóstico , Neoplasias da Próstata/enfermagem , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Detecção Precoce de Câncer/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Masculino , Programas de Rastreamento/estatística & dados numéricos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Papel do Profissional de Enfermagem , Enfermagem Oncológica/métodosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: To review prostate anatomy, epidemiology and risk factors, presentation and diagnosis, staging and treatment, emerging therapies, and patient education. DATA SOURCES: Review of current and classic literature. CONCLUSION: Patients must be educated regarding screening recommendations and offered evidence-based guidance regarding the risks, benefits, and alternatives to treatment. Adverse effects of treatment may impact quality of life. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: As the incidence of prostate cancer continues to rise, nurses will play an essential role in the treatment and counseling of men facing this malignancy. Nursing research will also be necessary to further investigate quality-of-life concerns and evidence-based practice regarding symptom management.