people drives me to enter a new but unexplored world and by being an oncologist, I am one step closer in fulfilling it. The discussion for this paper will be divided into three parts. The first part will discuss a little history about the field of oncology to give a little overview of how the field revolutionized how Cancer is treated. The second part will revolve around discussion details about the oncologist from how a person could become one, what they do, what they use and what they do to update
Introduction Scientific and technological advances in the field of Radiation Oncology have led to the introduction of new and updated treatment modalities and combined therapies across the cancer care continuum and evidence based symptom management. Today healthcare environment is characterized by higher patient acuity, more complex treatment for cancer and a shift from the delivery of cancer care and treatment in specialized inpatient to ambulatory outpatient treatment facilities. The challenges
Pediatric Oncology is at the heart of many organizations. There are many financial and emotional burdens associated with a loved one having cancer, and thanks to these foundations parents and children can sleep a little bit better at night knowing that someone has their back. Some of the more prominent groups that have an impact here in our community are: Alliance for Childhood Cancer, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, CURE Childhood Cancer, and National Cancer Institute (Mccaul). These
purpose of this paper is to argue the significance of psychosocial oncology in cancer treatment. Historically, cancer treatments have almost entirely been centered on treating the disease, while largely neglecting to care for the psychological health of the patient. Unfortunately, almost half of surveyed cancer patients develop preventable psychological disorders that go unrecognized (Parle, 1996). The field of psychosocial oncology acknowledges that cancer affects not only the mental health of the
be recognized as one is the most wonderful feeling in the world. Being an Oncology Pediatric Nurse helps kids overcome cancer to help them achieve having a healthy and happier life. As a nurse’s main goal, they hope to get the ability to be able to cure every child from cancer. An Oncology Pediatric Nurse, is a type of nurse that works with children to improve their health. According to “Nursingschoolprogram.net,” an Oncology Pediatric Nurse administers cancer treatments, delivers blood products, and
action. Oncology nurses find themselves struggling with moral distress in an oncology unit, which is where cancer patients are cared for and educated by the nurse. An oncology nurse suffers moral distress when they know the right course of action, but feel powerless to act out the choice because of the institution or its policies, lack of resources, lack of support, or legal limits. Oncology nurses provide care over an extended period of time and often administer aggressive treatments. Oncology nurses
The medical field of oncology is very important to many, if not all Canadians. According to Canadian Cancer Statistics “Almost half of all Canadians (41% of females, and 46% of males) will develop cancer in their lifetime and a quarter of all Canadians are expected to die of the disease.”(Canadian Cancer Society’s Advisory Committee on Cancer Statistics,2013) This makes the advancement of medical care, and the abundance of caregivers in this field very vital in combating this deadly disease. Cancer
and thrive rather than be hindered. As a girl, going into the medical field I have to go in knowing that I will not only experience all the stressors that my male counterparts face, but deal with additional stressors. When Mrs. Tammy Ballantyne, an oncology nurse at the Washington Hospital Cancer Center agreed to an interview, I wasn’t sure what I could learn from her that would be different from what I had already learned before. I was however, very much mistaken. Mrs. Ballantyne had a unique perspective
Most people do not notice or appreciate the heavy workload that nurses must endure when taking care of patients; this is especially true for pediatric oncology nurses. If a nurse is not working with a mind clear of distractions, his or her attitude might change towards the provision of patient care. Nurses caring for dying children also have many unmet needs that have an impact on the care they provide (CITE). A few of such unmet needs that have an impact on a nurse’s quality of care include: a lack
Oncology Here I Come! At the age of 13, years old hearing big words like “Hodgkin Lymphoma”, It was confusing because I did know what it meant. Seeing my mom cry haunted me and then I knew it was something bad and serious. With a confused face I listened to the doctors who told me it was a type of cancer within the lymph nodes. I sat and thought” wow”. My grandma and grandpa have cancer, so is this a contagious disease that gets passed on through a hug and a kiss on the cheek? Four years ago I had
The career that I chose for a possible advancement beyond a staff radiation therapist was radiation oncology supervisor. Overall the main day to day duties of a radiation oncology supervision is to make sure the department is running smoothly by making sure their staff are appropriately completing their duties. They do this by making sure the staff are sticking to the standards and ethics implemented by their profession and the hospital.1 As part of their job it is their duty to hire employees and
Comfort Theory and Its Application to Oncology Nursing Components of the Theory Major Concepts Developed by Katherine Kolcaba, The Comfort Theory uses a holistic approach to patient care. Kolcaba ‘s theory of comfort (2003) is described as the immediate experience of being strengthened as a result of having needs of relief, ease, and transcendence met in the context of physical, pyschospiritual, social, and environmental experiences. The Comfort Theory is a middle range nursing theory developed
Pediatric oncology nurses are given the unique opportunity to make connections and build long-term relationship with their patients and families. Standard treatment protocol for many childhood cancers span over the course of years, with long-term surveillance and follow up visits after treatment has finished. Due to their patient’s chronic diagnoses and the acuity of their conditions, pediatric oncology nurses work in an environment of increased stress. The high stress environment puts the nurses
Literature consulted regarding proposed group A. Population Demographics/problem This article by Svavarsdottir & Sigurdardottir (2006) wanted to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a family-level intervention for parents of children newly diagnosed with cancer. Taken place at a university hospital in Iceland. Most of the families indicated that the intervention was important, helpful, and supportive, but the level of usefulness of the intervention varied. Offering a family-level
Oncology nurses participate in a collaborative practice with the care team personnel to offer best quality management of cancer patients. The nurses are also regularly involved in promoting the nursing practice in various ways, such as research, systematic education and advanced learning (Rieger and Yarbro, 2003). An oncology nurse caters for both the patients of cancer, as well as people at risk of developing the disease. They monitor the patient’s physical state, give prescriptions and administer
student ability to complete task that will be used in their work force. After you graduate from Medical School, you must complete Pediatric Residency. During this 3-year residency course, pediatric residents will complete rotations in cardiology, oncology, hematology and ambulatory care. The final year of residency usually allows trainees to participate in learning opportunities related to their specific interest or
Oncology is a field of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and tumors. Cancer is undoubtedly a serious and potentially life-threatening illness. It is the leading cause of death in Americans under the age of 85 and the second leading cause of death in older Americans. There will be 1.5 million new cases of cancer occurring in the United States coming year. There are more than 100 different types of cancers known to man. There’s no cure that has been discovered
Nursing Philosophy of an Oncology Nurse Oncology nursing is a science that is practiced as an art. It is the combination of delivering patient-centered care, applying scientific knowledge, and most importantly, mastering the art of genuine caring through the application of carative factors. Being an Oncology Nurse means being a part of a profession that is not only highly skilled, but also exceptionally caring. The Oncology Nurse administers complex chemotherapy regimens, guides patients through
Grief and Oncology Nursing My earliest experiences of observing nursing in action occurred during my last two years of high school. My father was diagnosed with cancer during the spring of my junior year and died right before my senior year. During that short time I watched as the nurses cared for him and I could see compassion and empathy in the way they looked at him. It never occurred to me until after I had raised my children that I wanted to be able to help people in the same way those nurses
Please explain your interest in the program, the field of oncology, and your long-term career interests. Personal information (Ex: hobbies, personal travel experiences) is not relevant to the selection process. (250 words or fewer) I first became interested in the field of oncology because cancer is one of the leading causes of death in children. Anyone can be vulnerable to cancer, regardless of age or lifestyle, and the treatment process and the road to recovery, if there is one, can be long and