Overview of biotherapy and nursing considerations

Much attention is being focused on biotherapy as the fourth modality of cancer treatment. The use of biotherapy in combination with chemotherapy presents a unique challenge to the nurse, particularly in the ambulatory setting. To provide quality care, nurses must have an understanding of the complex...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of intravenous nursing 1998-11, Vol.21 (6), p.367-373
1. Verfasser:	Coleman, C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use Colony-Stimulating Factors - therapeutic use Combined Modality Therapy Cytokines - therapeutic use Humans Immunologic Factors - therapeutic use Infusions, Intravenous - nursing Interferons - therapeutic use Neoplasms - immunology Neoplasms - therapy Nursing Oncology Nursing - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	Much attention is being focused on biotherapy as the fourth modality of cancer treatment. The use of biotherapy in combination with chemotherapy presents a unique challenge to the nurse, particularly in the ambulatory setting. To provide quality care, nurses must have an understanding of the complexities of this therapy. An overview of biotherapy, including medications used, common side effects, and nursing considerations, is provided.
ISSN:	0896-5846