2. Presentation Outline
Revise Meaning & Definition of
cancer
Risk factors
Early identification of Danger signs
Investigations and treatment
Care of client with cancer
Palliative care
Preventive measures 2
3. India Cancer Factsheet
Breast cancer is the most common cancer
The average age for breast cancer in India is
almost a decade lower than that in the West.
Cancers of major public health relevance such as
breast, cervical, oral and colorectal cancer can be
cured if detected early and treated adequately.
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4. India Cancer Factsheet
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Cancers of the oral cavity as well
as lung cancers are due to chewing
or smoking tobacco is preventable.
5. India Cancer Factsheet
There are more than 100 types of cancers
The five most frequent cancers in India are breast,
cervical, oral cavity, lung and colorectal.
Cancer is the second most common cause of death
in India
Use of tobacco products are the single most
preventable cause of death
More women in India die from cervical cancer
than in any other country.
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8. LETS REVISE
CANCER: Cancer begins when cells in a part of the body
start to grow out of control.
ONCOLOGY : The term oncology literally means a
branch of science that deals with tumours and cancers. The
word “onco” means bulk, mass, or tumor while “-logy”
means study.
An oncology nurse is a specialized nurse who cares for
cancer patients.
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9. THE HEART OF HEALTH CARE: ONCOLOGY
NURSING
An oncology nurse is a
nursing professional
who specializes in
caring for people with
cancer.
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10. Goals of Oncology Nursing
Comprehensive health assessment
Supportive and Therapeutic Relationships
Identification of danger signs
Nursing management
Management of Side Effects
Teaching and Coaching
Decision Making and Advocacy
Facilitating Continuity of Care/home care
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11. The Approaches of Oncology Nursing
Primordial prevention
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Providing services with different modalities
Rehabilitation
Palliative care
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12. Primordial prevention /Risk factors Awareness
Creating awareness
Family History
Gender : Mutations of
Breast cancer genes
(BRCA 1 and BRCA 2)
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13. Primary Prevention of cancer
Aware + Alert = knowledge
Proper Sleep
Stress
Laughter is the Best Medicine -
Go Barefoot -
Reduce Meat and Dairy Intake -
Avoid Fish With Long Life Spans –
Avoid Long-Term Oral Contraceptive
Eat Healthy Diet
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14. Primary Prevention of cancer
Minimize or avoid alcohol.
Say No to Tobacco
Maintain weight
Exercise regularly
Use Glass to Store Food -
Choose Your Cleaning and Personal Care Products
Wisely -
Consume fruits and vegetables
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15. Primary Prevention of Cancer
Protection from sun
Get immunized Hepatitis-
B ,HPV
Avoid risky behaviors
Rgular medical Checkup
Prevent radiation exposure
Occupational exposure
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16. Primary Prevention of Cancer
Personal hygiene
Use of mobile phone
Stress management
Supplementary
multivitamins
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17. Secondary prevention
Early Diagnosis and treatment
History
Family history
Physical assessment
Symptom assessment
Sexual Health
Food and drugs cosmetics
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21. Early Diagnosis of Cancer
Counseling
Methods of diagnosis
Care during and after the diagnostic procedure :
Biopsy , Mammography
Sample and pathological report
Cancer registration
Referral
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22. CARE OF CLIENT WITH CNACER
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When someone has cancer, the whole family and
everyone who loves them does too
23. Quality of a Nurse in cancer care
Be sensitive
Empathetic
Knowledgeable
Advocacy
Skillful
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24. IN PATIENT CARE- CHEMOTHERAPY
Counseling ( alopecia)
Protecting the 6 rights
Following the protocol
Universal precautions
Managing adverse effects
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25. INPATIENT CARE- RADIATION
Counseling
Adequate explanation
Scheduling &Health teaching
Protection of normal tissues
Care during radiation
Post radiation care
Managing side effects
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26. Cancer care modalities :Surgery
Primary tumor
resections
Metastasis resection
Palliative surgery
Reconstruction surgery
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28. Hormone therapy
Hormone therapy reaches cancer cells
almost anywhere in the body and not just in
the breast. It's recommended for women
with hormone receptor-positive (ER-
positive and/or PR-positive) breast cancers,
Tamoxifen
This drug blocks estrogen receptors on breast
cancer cells.
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29. INPATIENT CARE- SURGERICAL
INTERVENTION
Pain relief and Emotional support
Electrolytes balance
Antibiotics
Nutrition
Sleep and rest
Early ambulation & Physiotherapy
Prevention of infection and complications
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33. Schemes for cancer patients in India
Health Minister's Cancer Patient Fund Under "RAN"
The Financial Assistance to the Cancer Patients up to Rs.1,00,000/-
(Rs.one lakhs only), would be processed by the concerned
Institute/Hospitals on whose disposal, the revolving fund has been
placed.
50% of Basic fare of select booking class in Economy cabin-
Railway concession
Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS):
Income tax relief for cancer patients
STATE ILLNESS ASSISTANCE FUND (SIAF) up to 1.50 L
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY)
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