Diagnosis and management of high-risk and metastatic melanoma.
Semin Oncol Nurs
; 19(1): 32-42, 2003 Feb.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12638379
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To identify treatment modalities and corresponding nursing implications for the high-risk and metastatic melanoma patient. DATA SOURCES Texbooks, research articles, and professional experience.CONCLUSIONS:
Recent advances in the field of melanoma include identification of prognostic factors, refinement of surgical techniques, and identification of effective adjuvant therapy. Novel therapies are currently under investigation. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Nurses play a vital role in the treatment of melanoma patients through education regarding their disease and treatment options, patient identification for clinical trials, and intensive monitoring and management for treatment-related side effects.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Cutâneas
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Melanoma
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article