Lead Gynae-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Ms Rhea Crighton's talk from the BIR Annual Radiotherapy and Oncology Meeting 2024.
A Bleeding Nuisance: From Diagnosis Through treatment and Beyond:
A summary of the authors experiences as a patient undergoing treatment for a gynaecological cancer including: the signs and symptoms they experienced whilst awaiting a diagnosis; their diagnosis and treatment plan; the acute, long term and late onset effects of treatment, both physical and emotional; the importance of supported self-management whilst living beyond a cancer diagnosis; a message to health professionals supporting those affected by cancer.
Educational aims:
- Improve knowledge of the the patient experience
- Improve awareness of the side effects of treatment, in particular the late effects of radiotherapy
- Reinforce the knowledge regarding the positive impact a health professional can make on the patient experience
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