The Nursing clinics of North America
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Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of death from gastrointestinal malignancies in the United States. Recent emphasis on screening of high-risk and no-risk individuals in addition to careful postoperative surveillance has decreased the incidence and improved the quality of life of survivors. Although multimodality approaches to treating colorectal cancer are favored, surgical resection continues to be the mainstay for a cure. This article reviews current surgical approaches and advances based on evidence for best practice.
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This article reviews the epidemiology, cause, and current staging of gastric adenocarcinoma. An in-depth discussion regarding patient assessment and treatment options is presented. Advanced disease management and clinical trials are reviewed.
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death for men and women in the world today. Surgical resection of early stage non-small cell lung cancer is the recommended treatment option and offers the patient the best chance for survival. Nurses are instrumental in lung cancer prevention, early detection, delivery of quality perioperative care, and maximizing long-term patient survival.