Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: overview and nursing perspectives.
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is an uncommon and complex malignancy of the immune system with a wide range of clinical presentations primarily involving the skin. An extensive menu of skin-directed and/or systemic treatment options exists. Best practices in management involve multidisciplinary collaboration. Nursing care for patients who have CTCL is a critical component in the successful management of the disease and requires special attention to the patient's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Nurses can make a significant impact by being accessible, offering emotional support, demonstrating advocacy, and providing ongoing education for the patient and family.
McCann
Sue A
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Department of Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Suite 145 Lothrop Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. mccannsa@upmc.edu
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D016410:Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous / Q000451:nursing* / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D009182:Mycosis Fungoides / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods; D012751:Sezary Syndrome / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing* / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D012944:Social Support; D014916:Whole-Body Irradiation