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Oncology nursing is a dynamic, evolving discipline based on knowledge of human health derived from research, theory, and practice. Knowledge is power! The power of thinking and the power of doing allow oncology nurses to make differences in people's lives. In one situation you may be teaching someone the importance of proper hand washing while in the next moment you're saving a life through critical thinking and problem solving. Thinking on your feet is an important and exciting part of oncology nursing.
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Recommended Reading For Oncology
Nurses:
Information on ONCC certification
Study Guide for the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing
Oncology Nursing Secrets
Lippincott's Cancer Chemotherapy Handbook
Pocket Guide to Chemotherapy Protocols
Cancer Source Book for Nurses, Eighth Edition
Mosby's Oncology Nursing Certification Review
2005 Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook (Oncology Nursing Drug Handbook)
Oncology Medical Images To Help Your
Study & Research
Government & Organization
Resources
- American Cancer
Society-An exceptional resource about causes, risk
factors, prevention, early detection, diagnostic techniques,
and the latest treatment options.
- American Society
of Hematology- Comprehensive information on an extensive
list of hematologic diseases/blood disorders.
- Canadian Cancer
Society-Information about the Canadian Cancer Society;
cancer warning signs, early detection methods and treatment;
and the latest cancer research results.
- Cancer Bureau
(Health Canada)- Cancer surveillance programs and risk
assessment networks which address issues across the life
cycle of cancer.
- Cancer.Gov-
NCI's comprehensive cancer information site.
- Cancer
Research Foundation of America- Research information,
grants, fellowships and program info.
- Cancer Trials
Database- Resources for researchers
- European
Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer-
Online handbook, protocols, database and research
information.
- International
Agency for Research on Cancer- Conducts both
epidemiological and laboratory research. Site has
publications, meeting information, courses, and fellowships.
- National
Breast Cancer Coalition- A grassroots advocacy
organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer.
- National
Cancer Institute-Cancer Information, clinical trials,
resources for researchers, grant information.
- National
Hospice and Palliative Care Organization- Membership
info, conference schedules, career & research
resources.
- National
Marrow Donor Program- Information about bone marrow
transplants and the need for donors.
- The Institute
of Cancer Research (UK)-Clinical trials, research and
grant info, epidemiological studies in the human population
Selected
Major Web Resources
- Cancer Index-
Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer. Highly recommend
this site for it's extensive categorized resource database
as a starting point for your cancer resource search.
- Cancer
Information Network- Information service site for
medical people involved in the care and treatment of
patients with cancer.
- Glossary of
cancer terms -Comprehensive Cancer Glossary.
- Lymphoma Focus-A comprehensive educational resource for the Lymphoma community featuring
information for health professionals about diagnosis, subtypes, treatment, current research, and clinical trials. Also offers educational programs with CE for oncology nurses.
- Medicine
Online- Offers medical information and education in
oncology and HIV/AIDS, Medline® literature searches,
Daily Medical News, Cancer Forums discussion groups, and
reports from medical meetings for health care
professionals
- OncoLink-
(The University of Pennsylvania) Probably the most
comprehensive and user friendly cancer information site
available.
Selected Oncology Nursing Resources
This
list of resources is highly selective and does not include every
web site related to these topics. If you would like to add a
resource click here.
- Advances in Oncology-An online resource for new developments in cancer treatment and research featuring
video programs and articles that address key issues in the care, treatment and symptoms management of various types of cancer.
- Association of
Pediatric Oncology Nurses- Professional organization
for registered nurses caring for children and adolescents
with cancer and their families
- British
Association of Head and Neck Oncology Nurses-(UK) A
national organisation founded to facilitate networking
between nurses in the field of head and neck cancers, in
order to share ideas and promote good practice.
- Cancer
Connection- Extensive resources for nurses and
patients. Site is an individual RN's effort and it has
promise of being one of the best cancer nursing resource
sites on the web.
- Cancer Source
RN- Extensive resources and an innovative interactive
tool that enables you to create custom education packets
for your patients (Patient Education Wizard).
- CancerNurse.org-Links
to organizations & treatment info. Site is under
construction but has plans for nursing research
information.
- Childhood Cancer Research
Nurses Group-Provides a professional forum for nurses
working in research posts in children’s cancer units
throughout the UK
- National Peer Reviews in Cancer Supportive Care- The mission of the NPRCSC program is to assist hematologists, oncologists, oncolog y nurses, and pharmacists in applying clinical data on cancer supportive care to improve overall outcomes in cancer patients.
- Scientists Identify Gene Involved In 70 Percent Of Melanomas- [Article]
Researchers have identified a major genetic change that leads to malignant melanoma, a potentially lethal form of skin cancer that kills more than 1600 people per year.
- The Nurses of
Duke University Medical Center's Adult Bone Marrow/Stem
Cell Transplant Program-Information about Stem Cell
Transplantation (SCT) and the nursing process involved.
- Onconurse.com-
Web site aims to support nurses by providing them with
reviewed patient educational material. It includes fact
sheets for childhood and adult cancers and a mailing list
- Oncology Nursing
Society- ONS Online contains information for member
nurses, healthcare providers, and consumers.
- Practice Guidelines in Oncology-
(slow loading-be patient) Guidelines for Treatment of Cancer by Site, Guidelines for Detection, Prevention and Risk, and Guidelines for Supportive Care.
[Acrobat PDF files]
- Society of
Gynecologic Nurse Oncologists- Fosters education and
communication among nurses interested in gynecologic
oncology
Journals, Newsletters &
Newsgroups
*Free CME Available In Most Of These. (CME can be converted to
nursing CEU's)
- Blood
& Marrow Transplant-Features original research
reports, reviews, editorials, commentaries, letters to the
editor, hypotheses, and news of the American Society of
Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
- Cancer
Nursing-Bimonthly magazine brings you important
research in cancer nursing care to keep you on the cutting
edge of the ever-changing field of oncology nursing.
- Cancer
Control-Journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center. Journal
contains articles on the spectrum of actions and
approaches needed to reduce the impact of human
malignancy.
- Cancer
Detection And Prevention- Information on the latest
technologies, advances, and issues in research of
predictive and preventive oncology.
- CancerLit-
Search database of cancer journal articles.
- Cancer
Pain Release-Publication designed to support efforts
nationally and internationally to alleviate needless
suffering from cancer pain.
- Clinical
Journal Of Oncology Nursing-Journal provides practical
information needed for the direct care of patients and
their families across the cancer continuum.
- Journal
Of The American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners-Reports
on emerging trends in clinical practice, management,
education, research, and legislation. All facets of the
nurse practitioner specialties.
- Journal
Of Hospice And Palliative Nursing-Professional,
peer-reviewed journal for nurses in hospice and palliative
care settings. Focusing on the clinical, educational and
research aspects of care, JHPN brings current and reliable
information to the practice of end of life care nurses.
- Journal
Of Pediatric Oncology Nursing-Official Journal of the
Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses. Strives to
advance clinical nursing care of children with cancer and
their families.
- Oncology
Nursing Forum-Conveys news related to developments in
practice, technology, and research to promote a positive
image of professional specialized nursing, print timely
papers, and stimulate nursing issues in oncology.
- Pain
Management Nursing-This peer-reviewed journal offers a
unique focus on the realm of pain management as it applies
to nursing. Original and review articles from experts in
the field offer key insights in the areas of clinical
practice, advocacy, education, administration, and
research. Additional features include practice guidelines
and pharmacology updates.
- Search PubMed-
National Library of Medicine's search service that
provides access to over 11 million citations in MEDLINE,
PreMEDLINE, and other related databases, with links to
participating online journals.
- Seminars
In Oncology Nursing-Quarterly journal for the
dissemination of knowledge in the complex field of cancer
nursing.
- alt.support.cancer
- alt.support.cancer.testicular
- alt.support.chronic-pain
- misc.health.alternative
- sci.med.diseases.cancer
- sci.med.prostate.cancer
Resources For Patient Education Or
Support
- Anne's Vulva Canter Centre-Vulvar Cancer information. Including education on chemotherapy, radiation, pain management,treatments,stages, clinical trials, hpv,lending support and my cancer story.
- Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients-Offer cancer patients and their families the reliable, specific and easy-to-understand information they need to help them make timely and well-informed decisions. (slow loading)
- Cancer Care-Provides
free professional help to people with cancer through
counseling, education, information, referral, and direct
financial assistance.
- Cancer Facts-Interactive
applications that help patients and their physicians work
together to make treatment decisions.
- Cancer
Information Service (NIH)-(1-800-4-CANCER) Source for
the latest, most accurate cancer information.
- (CDC) Tobacco
Information and Prevention Source-Services available
for people trying to quit using tobacco products.
- Colon Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients-Offer cancer patients and their families the reliable, specific and easy-to-understand information they need to help them make timely and well-informed decisions. (slow loading)
- Effort Underway to Improve
Quality of Life and Survivability for Cancer Patients-
Information about a new drug that targets cancer cells and
leaves healthy cells alone.
- Food & Nutrition For Cancer Patients and Survivors-
Cancer treatment can greatly affect your nutritional needs. Whether you need help dealing with side effects or simply want to make sure you maintain your health, these resources will help.
-
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society- Extensive resources
related to leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and
myeloma.
- Mammography
Facility Finder- View detailed profiles, maps and
driving directions for more than 10,000 facilities in the
US.
- Melanin: Aging of the Skin and Skin Cancer-Understand why exposure to the sun affects whites more than blacks and learn how to protect yourself from getting skin cancer.
- Mesothelioma Cancer Help-Offers
Mesothelioma, (a type of cancer involving mesothelial tissues of body organs usually lungs or abdominal), and asbestos lung cancer information and resources. find out why you should know more about this deadly form of cancer.
- National
Coalition for Cancer Survivorship- (1-888-650-9127)
Nationwide community based patient-led support
organization working on behalf of people with all types of
cancer.
- Oncology.Com-Accurate,
reliable and oncologist approved cancer information from
the world's leading organization representing medical
professionals who treat people with cancer
- SHARE:
Self-Help for Women With Breast or Ovarian Cancer-Support
groups listed, info & programs.
- Transplant
Centers- Locate transplant centers by Name, Staff
Member, State, Diseases Treated and Transplant types.
- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization-
Offers Breast Cancer information, treatment options and potential side effects, and FREE support programs and services for patients, family, friends and caregivers.
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