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Biotherapy for colon cancer: promise or progress?
Summary
Colorectal cancer patients often require ostomies and may receive radiation, chemotherapy, or biotherapy. Enterostomal Therapy (ET) nurses play a vital role in managing patients undergoing these treatments.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Nursing Care
Background:
- Colorectal cancer is a significant health concern in the US, with over 149,000 new cases anticipated in 1994.
- Surgery is the primary treatment, often necessitating ostomy formation.
- Patients frequently undergo adjuvant therapies like radiation and chemotherapy post-surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the increasing use of biotherapy in colorectal cancer treatment.
- To emphasize the crucial role of Enterostomal Therapy (ET) nurses in managing these patients.
- To underscore the need for ET nurses to understand biotherapeutic agents and patient management.
Main Methods:
- Review of current colorectal cancer treatment modalities.
- Discussion of the role of ET nurses in patient care.
- Exploration of biotherapy as a treatment option.
Main Results:
- Biotherapy is an emerging and increasingly utilized treatment for colorectal cancer.
- ET nurses provide continuous care for many colorectal cancer patients.
- Comprehensive knowledge of biotherapy is essential for effective patient management by ET nurses.
Conclusions:
- ET nurses require updated knowledge regarding biotherapy for optimal colorectal cancer patient care.
- The evolving landscape of cancer treatment necessitates specialized nursing skills.
- Effective management of patients receiving biotherapy is critical for positive outcomes.
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