OBJECTIVES: Describe the significant changes that have occurred to elevate radiation therapy as a significant modality in treating cancer. DATA SOURCES: Peer-reviewed and lay publications. CONCLUSION: Radiation has been used in medicine since its discovery in the 19th century. Since the start of the 20th century, radiation has been increasingly used to diagnose and treat cancer. Although, radiation therapy was often known to destroy healthy tissue in its attempt to kill cancer cells, technological advancements have allowed for precise and accurate therapy, providing a viable option as a cure for individuals diagnosed with cancer. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: As radiation therapy is increasingly utilized as a treatment option for patients with cancer, it is critical for oncology nurses to be cognizant of this treatment modality and to understand how it impacts our patients.
OBJECTIVES: Describe the significant changes that have occurred to elevate radiation therapy as a significant modality in treating cancer. DATA SOURCES: Peer-reviewed and lay publications. CONCLUSION: Radiation has been used in medicine since its discovery in the 19th century. Since the start of the 20th century, radiation has been increasingly used to diagnose and treat cancer. Although, radiation therapy was often known to destroy healthy tissue in its attempt to kill cancer cells, technological advancements have allowed for precise and accurate therapy, providing a viable option as a cure for individuals diagnosed with cancer. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: As radiation therapy is increasingly utilized as a treatment option for patients with cancer, it is critical for oncology nurses to be cognizant of this treatment modality and to understand how it impacts our patients.
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