L M Nail1. 1. Oregon Health Sciences University School of Nursing, Mail Code SN ORD, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97201-3098, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To provide a brief review of cognitive changes, fatigue, lymphedema, and peripheral neuropathy as persistent symptoms, and provide assessment and management information. DATA SOURCES: Published articles and research studies. CONCLUSIONS: As the number of people surviving cancer for extended periods of time continues to increase, the phenomenon of symptoms that persist following the completion of treatment is being recognized. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Research is needed to provide adequate knowledge about symptoms that persist following cancer treatment.
OBJECTIVES: To provide a brief review of cognitive changes, fatigue, lymphedema, and peripheral neuropathy as persistent symptoms, and provide assessment and management information. DATA SOURCES: Published articles and research studies. CONCLUSIONS: As the number of people surviving cancer for extended periods of time continues to increase, the phenomenon of symptoms that persist following the completion of treatment is being recognized. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Research is needed to provide adequate knowledge about symptoms that persist following cancer treatment.
Authors: Joshua Bauml; Sharon X Xie; Courtney Penn; Krupali Desai; Kimberly W Dong; Deborah Watkins Bruner; Neha Vapiwala; Jun James Mao Journal: J Palliat Care Med Date: 2012-08-08