Nursing : 7 key cancer trends

Abstract

Cancer is a generic term used to describe a disorder in cellular growth and refers to a range of diseases and not to a single entity. Because cancer is a cellular disease, it can arise from any body tissue, with manifestations that result from failure to control the proliferation and maturation of cells. An oncology nurse provides care for cancer patients and patients at risk. They monitor physical conditions, prescribe drugs, administer chemotherapy and other treatments. Current trends in oncology emerging areas of health care, such as informatics, have been identified as well as opportunities for nursing professionals to be at the forefront of transforming cancer care. Some basics of advanced nursing practice, including cancer screening, prevention, early detection, genetic risk, cancer diagnosis and progression, and all the way to cancer survival. Nurses have a wide range of responsibilities to deal with a cancer patient. Nursing care includes assessment, support for treatments (eg, chemotherapy, radiation, etc.), pain control, nutrition enhancement, and emotional support. The aim of this review is to discuss  the nursing and 7 key cancer trend which includes: less chemotherapy, more prescriptions of novel anti-cancer agents, concern over cancer drug costs, focus on diagnostics, quality and payment for genetic cancer tests, tumor-agnostic prescribing of cancer medications, patient-reported outcomes, and artificial intelligence.