Cancer of the prostate. 2. The nursing role in health promotion.
The first article (Vol 7(3): 152-8) in this three-part series presented the incidence of prostatic cancer and discussed the importance of diagnosis, early detection and screening. This article examines assessment and staging of local disease and the sites of metastatic spread. The nurse's role in promoting men's health is also highlighted. Health education models and the choice of an appropriate one are discussed, emphasizing the role of the nurse. Finally, recommendations for practice are offered.
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Department of Adult Nursing (South), Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, University of Hertfordshire.
D006266:Health Education; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing* / Q000473:pathology