Oncology Lesson

This Lesson contains pages with recorded lectures and/or written content to help you learn more about types of Cancers and taking care of Oncology patients.  

Questions have been placed throughout the Lesson to help identify if you are understanding the material you are reviewing.  The questions are set-up to take you back to the page in which the answer to the question can be found if you do not get the question correct.  


Objectives for this unit include:

1. Distinguish between characteristics of cancer cells and normal cells.
2. Compare different types of carcinogens.
3. Classify different types of  tumors in order of severity and stability.
4. Classify tumor types by grade and stage.
5. Relate diagnostic tests and surgical procedures to the nursing care of oncology patients.
6. Describe potential side effects of chemotherapy.
7. Describe potential side effects of radiation therapy.
8. Evaluate pharmacological effects of medications used to treat cancer.
9. Contribute to the plan of care for patients experiencing cancer.
10. Distinguish patient related to self-care for oncology disorders.