Cynae A. Johnson, D. James, A. Marzan, Mona Armaos
2019.4.1SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY NURSING
tlooto Summary
The landscape for cervical cancer is changing dramatically because of vaccine-driven prevention, and there are both newly diagnosed individuals as well as survivors of cervical cancer who require continued evidence-based care.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To provide an overview of the etiology, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term survivorship concerns surrounding cervical cancer.
DATA SOURCES A review of articles dated 2006-2018 from PubMed.
CONCLUSION The landscape for cervical cancer is changing dramatically because of vaccine-driven prevention. Despite these advances, there are both newly diagnosed individuals as well as survivors of cervical cancer who require continued evidence-based care.
IMPLICATION FOR NURSING PRACTICE Nurses are integral in diverse settings to promote prevention through timely vaccination, as well as to educate patients about the signs, symptoms, and management of cervical cancer when it occurs.
Citation format
JOHNSON, Cynae A., et al. Cervical cancer: An overview of pathophysiology and management. SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY NURSING, 2019, 35 2: 166–174.