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1Department of Nursing, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA.
Oncology Nursing Forum
|August 28, 2014
Summary
New survivorship guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology are now available. These updated recommendations aim to improve care for cancer survivors.
Area of Science:
- Oncology Nursing
- Cancer Survivorship Care
Background:
- The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) periodically updates its clinical guidelines.
- Effective cancer survivorship care requires current, evidence-based recommendations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform Oncology Nursing Forum readers about the latest ASCO survivorship guidelines.
- To highlight key updates and adaptations in cancer survivorship care.
Main Methods:
- Review of recently released American Society of Clinical Oncology survivorship guidelines.
- Synthesis of information for an oncology nursing audience.
Main Results:
- New and adapted survivorship guidelines have been published by ASCO.
- These guidelines address critical aspects of post-treatment cancer care.
Conclusions:
- Oncology nurses should familiarize themselves with the updated ASCO survivorship guidelines.
- Implementation of these guidelines can enhance the quality of life for cancer survivors.
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