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Petya Marinova1, Rali Marinova1
1Pouch and Stoma Care Nurse Practitioner, TWINS for iPouch & Stoma Patients, England.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|December 8, 2025
Summary
Cancer patients with stomas face unique challenges. Specialist stoma nurses are crucial for managing treatment side-effects and ensuring optimal stoma care for improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Stoma Care Nursing
Background:
- Cancer diagnosis presents significant physical and emotional challenges.
- Patients with stomas experience additional complexities requiring specialized care.
- The role of specialist stoma nurses is vital for managing stoma-related issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore common side-effects of systemic anti-cancer therapy.
- To examine how these side-effects specifically impact stoma care.
- To provide specialist-tailored management strategies for different stoma types.
Main Methods:
- Review of common systemic anti-cancer therapy side-effects.
- Analysis of the impact of these side-effects on stoma management.
- Development of tailored stoma care strategies based on stoma type.
Main Results:
- Systemic anti-cancer therapies can cause complications affecting stoma integrity and function.
- Specific side-effects require individualized stoma management approaches.
- Specialist nursing interventions are key to preventing and managing stoma complications.
Conclusions:
- Effective stoma care is essential for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
- Specialist stoma nurses play a critical role in mitigating treatment-related complications.
- Tailored management strategies empower patients to maintain dignity and confidence during treatment.
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