PMID: 11899776Mar 20, 2002Paper

Brachytherapy for head and neck cancer: a case study

Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
P Devine, T Doyle

Abstract

Brachytherapy currently is being used as a treatment modality for head and neck cancer. A case study is presented to illustrate the treatment and safety procedures required when brachytherapy is delivered. A multidisciplinary approach is essential to ensure that family and staff exposure to radiation is minimized. Nursing care considerations include preventing airway impairment, maintaining hydration, developing alternative communication methods, pain management, and bowel preparation. Through intensive patient, family, and staff education, patients with head and neck cancer can be treated with brachytherapy safely and effectively.

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