Nursing management of patients receiving brachytherapy for early stage prostate cancer.
New technologies used in the area of prostate brachytherapy have resulted in a resurgence of interest in this modality of therapy for early stage prostate cancer. Results of prostate brachytherapy have been reported to be as favorable as radical prostatectomy. Nursing care is multifaceted and necessitates a thorough understanding of brachytherapy techniques, sequelae, and radiation safety.
Abel
L J
LJ
Schiffler Oncology Center, Wheeling Hospital, WV, USA.
Blatt
H J
HJ
Stipetich
R L
RL
Fuscardo
J A
JA
Zeroski
D
D
Miller
S E
SE
Dorsey
A T
AT
Butler
W M
WM
Merrick
G S
GS
D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*