Caring for patients with cancer requires application of Nursing Practice & Patient Care alongside evidence-based treatment planning, symptom management, and emotional support. Participants will explore chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapies, integrating Nursing Education and Research to optimize treatment outcomes and patient safety. Principles of Public Health Nursing guide preventive strategies, survivorship care, and community engagement, while Midwifery & Women’s Health perspectives address oncology considerations in maternal health and women’s cancers. Attendees will learn holistic approaches to managing physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs, ensuring comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the cancer continuum.
This session also emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and ethical decision-making in oncology care. Participants will gain skills to integrate research findings into daily practice, enhance communication, and provide supportive care that improves quality of life. By combining Nursing Practice & Patient Care with research, public health, and maternal health knowledge, nurses can deliver coordinated, compassionate care. Strategies for survivorship planning, palliative interventions, and family engagement equip professionals to support patients and caregivers throughout the cancer journey while maintaining safety, dignity, and quality outcomes.
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Why This Session Is Important?
Oncology nursing requires specialized knowledge and compassionate care. This session equips nurses with skills to deliver comprehensive support for patients and families throughout the cancer care continuum.