Liver metastases. A case example.
The development of liver metastases is a potentially life-threatening event for cancer patients. Although the clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and treatment can vary, each patient with liver metastases presents a unique challenge for the oncology nurse.
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Department of Nursing Support and Patient Education, Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA.
D002288:Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000556:secondary* / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000556:secondary* / Q000628:therapy*; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods