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Radiation therapy for lung cancer

L J Hilderley1

  • 1Radiation Oncology Services, Warwick, RI 02886, USA.

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Radiation therapy is crucial for lung cancer treatment, aiming to cure, control, or palliate. Nurses play a key role in managing side effects and providing patient education for radiation therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Nursing Science

Background:

  • Lung cancer treatment involves various modalities.
  • Radiation therapy is a significant component in managing lung cancer.
  • Understanding treatment effects is vital for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current applications of radiation therapy for lung cancer.
  • To provide a scientific basis for nursing management.
  • To address disease and treatment effects in lung cancer patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of published articles and book chapters.
  • Analysis of clinical trial data.
  • Inclusion of professional practice experience in radiation oncology and nursing.

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Main Results:

  • Radiation therapy plays an important role in all lung cancer types.
  • Treatment intent can be curative, control-oriented, or palliative.
  • Combined therapies, like chemotherapy and radiation therapy, enhance outcomes and side effects.

Conclusions:

  • Radiation therapy is integral to lung cancer management.
  • Nurses are essential in educating patients and families.
  • Supportive care and self-help techniques are critical for patients undergoing radiation therapy.