کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2676248 | 1141845 | 2014 | 9 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
ObjectivesTo review the histologic subtypes and staging of non–small cell lung cancer and metastatic melanoma, as well as the molecular markers used to direct standard therapy.Data SourcesBook chapters and journal articles from medical and nursing literature, as well as published clinical guidelines.ConclusionPatients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer and metastatic melanoma have had a paucity of treatment options, most fraught with toxicity with limited benefit. Increased understanding of tumor genetics and molecular markers has expanded the treatment options for these patients, often providing them with durable responses and improved quality of life.Implications for Nursing PracticeTo provide education and support to their patients, nurses caring for these patients need to understand the role that genetics and molecular markers play in directing these therapies.
Journal: Seminars in Oncology Nursing - Volume 30, Issue 2, May 2014, Pages 100–108