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    Oncology is known as the study of tumors, so an oncologist would be a person that studies and treats all sorts of tumors. There are different types of oncologists within the medical field. There are medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists, and hematologist oncologists. A medical oncologist uses targeted therapy which is chemotherapy or other medications to treat cancerous tumors. A surgical oncologist would be the one who removes

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    A Career in Pediatric Oncology Oncology is the study and treatment of cancer. Cancer is a disease that develops when normal cells in certain parts of the body start to grow abnormally and continuously. It has been a plague on human life for a while; in fact, the earliest evidence of the disease was found in ancient Egyptian manuscripts dating back to 1600 BC. It is currently the most diagnosed disease in the world. Pediatric Oncology is a subspecialty of the practice that focuses on the treatment

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    was going to be the best. And I could never live up to my expectations.”Once something traumatic happens to your family, one might want to take action to help fix or find a cure.The career of Oncology Nurse is a life fulfilling because one can save many lives. The research will describe the career of Oncology Nurse, what is required to become a successful and the impact this career has on society. As we all know cancer has been around for practically forever, but the history of cancer goes back to

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    cancer respectively. I have seen the horrible effects it has on the victim and their families, and knowing that pain and grief personally, makes me believe that I would be a great nurse in oncology. I want to help those going through what could be some of the toughest times in their lives if not the toughest. An Oncology Clinical Nurse (OCN) is someone who has training in the treatment of those diagnosed with cancer and

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    Oncology is the study of cancer; the study of tumorous growths and malignancy's. In the United States this branch of medical study and research has gravitated into a deadly practice that does little to provide patients in most cases with a cancer free life, but instead drains patients of financial stability and poisons them with toxic substances that cause more damage than benefit. The medical practice of "do no harm" is no longer a part of the consciousness of modern medicine that at one time guided

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    As immuno-oncology takes the spotlight in cancer therapeutics and pharma companies race to develop new treatments, improvements in the detection of cancers may be just as impactful. Liquid biopsies, top ten technology MIT Technology Review 2015 breakthroughs, are diagnostic tests to detect cancer biomarkers in the blood, urine, and now saliva. Liquid biopsies have been recent blood based tests that analyze circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) or circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in lieu of the standard tissue

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    INTRODUCTION Psycho-oncology is the psychological response of a patient and their family to cancer of all stages of the disease and also the psychological, behavioural and social factors that may influence the disease process (Holland et al, 2010). Cancer is a distressing disease, the psychological effect of being diagnosed with cancer can be significant and therefore, holistic care is essential to ensure that patients physical and mental needs are met and to encourage adherence to ongoing management

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    considered to prevent exposure poses additional risks to female reproductive health, including ectopic pregnancies, spontaneous abortions, and fetal abnormalities. What are we practicing right now; follow the guideline that has been implementing by oncology nursing practice society updated by 2004. However, awareness and staff education about self protection, patients safety due to their immune system very low or very prone to infection is the most significant factor should be considered, is to promote

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    in Psycho-Oncology: A New Pathway In Cancer Care The field of medicine is as vast it can get. With new technology and cutting edge research, there are more and more methods and discipline that are introduced to cure diseases. One such field is that of cancer. Most of these are found and categorized, with the cure and treatment methods devised to make the patient better. One such area, which has been finding a major spot in terms of getting the patient back on track is Psycho-Oncology. Psycho-Oncology

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    Occupational therapy has the ability to potentially limit and reverse cancer-related disabilities amongst oncology patients, yet it remains extraordinarily underused within adult oncology (Pergolotti et al., 2015).  More knowledge is needed regarding functional independence in daily activities of living, coping with stress, difficulties with employment, and the need for future care by healthcare professionals after leaving the hospital (Hwang, 2015).   It is known that physical impairments resulting

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