Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure and Its Impact on Skin Cancer Risk

ObjectivesTo review research and evidence-based resources on skin cancer prevention and early detection and their importance for oncology nurses.Data SourcesJournal articles, federal reports, cancer surveillance data, behavioral surveillance data.ConclusionMost cases of skin cancer are preventable. Survivors of many types of cancer are at increased risk of skin cancers.Implications for Nursing PracticeOncology nurses can play an important role in protecting their patients from future skin cancer morbidity and mortality.