Metastases that interfere with circulation.
OBJECTIVE
To review the nursing implications of select circulatory problems caused by metastatic cancer.


METHODS
Journal articles, research studies, and book chapters relating to circulatory problems associated with metastatic disease.


CONCLUSIONS
During the metastatic process, tumor cells can interfere with circulation. As a result, circulatory impairments can range from life threatening to manifestations that may alter a person's quality of life.


CONCLUSIONS
Oncology nurses have a responsibility to seek current knowledge about therapeutic and supportive care for persons experiencing circulatory alterations. Collaboration with colleagues can facilitate patient care in these clinical situations. Patient education can be supportive and may enhance optimal outcomes.
Joyce
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Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick 08901, USA.
Cunningham
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D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000556:secondary*; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D019043:Vascular Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000556:secondary*