Jean Jenkins1. 1. National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. Jean.Jenkins@nih.gov
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To offer personal and professional perspectives on survivorship. DATA SOURCES: Personal experience, publications, government resources. CONCLUSION: Challenges experienced by the cancer patient are influenced by numerous factors, including age, type and extent of cancer, treatment schedule and effects, financial well-being, access to support and follow-up, information needs, and family reactions. Challenges are eased through a kind word and guidance from those whom patients lean on the most and respect, the nurse. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses play an important role in preparing the patient and their families to have realistic expectations and balance the demands along the journey of survivorship.
OBJECTIVES: To offer personal and professional perspectives on survivorship. DATA SOURCES: Personal experience, publications, government resources. CONCLUSION: Challenges experienced by the cancerpatient are influenced by numerous factors, including age, type and extent of cancer, treatment schedule and effects, financial well-being, access to support and follow-up, information needs, and family reactions. Challenges are eased through a kind word and guidance from those whom patients lean on the most and respect, the nurse. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses play an important role in preparing the patient and their families to have realistic expectations and balance the demands along the journey of survivorship.
Authors: Alexander V Ng; Alyson N Cybulski; Ashley A Engel; Paula E Papanek; Megan A Sheffer; Leslie J Waltke; Judy A Tjoe Journal: Support Care Cancer Date: 2016-12-24 Impact factor: 3.603