Biomedical subjects

Patricia Tully

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PubMed2005

Principles of cancer prevention.

OBJECTIVE: To summarize the scientific principles underlying cancer prevention. DATA SOURCES: Articles, text books, personal communications, and experience. CONCLUSION: The scientific basis of cancer prevention is complex and involves experimental and epidemiologic approaches and clinical trials. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: As more information becomes available regarding proven and potential cancer-prevention strategies, oncology nurses are regularly called upon to guide patients and others in making choices regarding preventative options. It is important for oncology nurses to stay abreast of this growing body of knowledge.

Clinical Nursing Research↗

PubMed2005

Chemoprevention: a primary cancer prevention strategy.

OBJECTIVES: To review cancer chemoprevention clinical trials, and to discuss associated roles, responsibilities, and challenges for nursing. DATA SOURCES: Journal articles, textbooks, and government reports. CONCLUSION: Chemoprevention offers a promising approach to primary cancer prevention for a variety of organ systems. Candidate agents are rigorously evaluated for safety and efficacy through the chemoprevention clinical trials process. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Chemoprevention is an emerging discipline in which complex clinical trials are being conducted. Nurses play key roles in planning, coordinating, and implementing these studies.

Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols↗

PubMed2005

Life expectancy.

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Actuarial Analysis↗