Patient Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct thorough assessments of patients physical and emotional health, including reviewing medical history, performing physical examinations, and assessing symptoms and side effects related to cancer and its treatment.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans based on the patients needs, treatment protocols, and goals of care.
Monitor patients progress, evaluate treatment responses, and adjust care plans accordingly.
Administration of Treatments: Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and other cancer treatments as prescribed by the oncologist, following established protocols and ensuring accurate dosage and timing.
Manage intravenous lines, central venous access devices, and administer blood products when necessary.
Monitor patients during treatment, assessing vital signs, managing side effects, and promptly reporting any adverse reactions.
Symptom and Pain Management: Assess and manage cancer-related symptoms such as pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and other treatment side effects.
Provide appropriate interventions and medications to alleviate symptoms and improve patients quality of life.
Educate patients and families on self-care techniques and strategies to manage symptoms at home.
Patient Education and Support: Educate patients and their families about cancer, treatment options, potential side effects, and self-care measures.
Provide emotional support, counselling, and resources to help patients cope with the emotional and psychological challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
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