Oncology

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Oncology

Cancer and oncology conditions, evidence, coding, and nursing diagnoses.

Conditions

Major cancer conditions

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TLS

TLS: metabolic emergency from rapid malignant cell death releasing intracellular contents. Hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia. Most common: high-grade lymphoma, ALL. Prevention is key.

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Chemo Side Effects

Major chemotherapy side effects: myelosuppression (nadir day 10-14), CINV (chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting), mucositis, alopecia, peripheral neuropathy, cardiotoxicity. Prophylactic antiemetics are standard.

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Cancer Pain

Cancer pain affects 70-80% of patients with advanced cancer. WHO analgesic ladder: Step 1 (non-opioid) → Step 2 (mild opioid) → Step 3 (strong opioid). Adjuvants enhance analgesia. Regular around-the-clock dosing preferred.

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Immunotherapy Toxicity

Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) from checkpoint inhibitors (PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4) affect any organ. Most common: dermatitis, colitis, pneumonitis, hepatitis, endocrinopathies. Steroids are primary treatment.

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Nursing diagnoses & care plans

Related nursing diagnoses

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NANDA Care plans

Nursing Diagnoses & Care Plans

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