Nursing care update: Internal radiation therapy
Journal Article
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· NAACOGS Clinical Issuing Perinatal Womens Health Nursing; (USA)
OSTI ID:5801097
Internal radiation therapy has been used in treating gynecological cancers for over 100 years. A variety of radioactive sources are currently used alone and in combination with other cancer treatments. Nurses need to be able to provide safe, comprehensive care to patients receiving internal radiation therapy while using precautions to keep the risks of exposure to a minimum. This article discusses current trends and issues related to such treatment for gynecological cancers.20 references.
- OSTI ID:
- 5801097
- Journal Information:
- NAACOGS Clinical Issuing Perinatal Womens Health Nursing; (USA), Vol. 1:4; ISSN 1046-7475
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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