Cancer Patient Service

What is nursing care for cancer?

Nursing care plans for cancer involve assessment, support for therapies (e.g., chemotherapy, radiation, etc.), pain control, promoting nutrition, and emotional support.

What are the nursing roles for patients receiving chemotherapy?

The chemotherapy nurse has four key roles: educating patients, administering chemotherapy drugs, managing side effects and supporting patients emotionally. Nurses work in a multi-disciplinary team in both in-patient and outpatient settings including hospital wards and community healthcare centres.