Section: Module 2: Lesson 6: Nursing Management of Anemia in Cancer Patient | Oncology Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    1. Identify the common side effects of chemotherapy and radiation cancer therapies. 
    2. Identify causes, signs/symptoms, and diagnostic factors of anemia in cancer patients.
    3. Describe the management of anemia in cancer patients.
    4. Describe the nurse's role in the management of anemia in cancer patients.

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 9 minutes

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      Cancer- and Chemotherapy-induced Anemia URL
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      Read content from ‘Screening evaluation’ to ‘NCCN Recommendations’ for iron supplementation. (35 minutes)

      Journal of National Comprehensive Cancer Network

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      Management of anaemia and iron deficiency in patients with cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines URL
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      Read content from ‘ESAs’ to ‘RBC Transfusion’. (34 minutes)

      ESMO Annals of Oncology

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      Slide Deck Presentation

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      Nursing Management of Cancer Treatment Related Anemia URL
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      Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 6
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