Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecological malignancy in the U.S. It is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Nurses can lower the high mortality figure by becoming knowledgeable about this disease, recognizing hereditary patterns within families, and informing the public about risk factors and warning signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Epithelial ovarian cancer will be the focus of this course.
The goal of this course is to update nurses in the risk factors and management of ovarian cancer.
Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecological malignancy in the U.S. It is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Nurses can lower the high mortality figure by becoming knowledgeable about this disease, recognizing hereditary patterns within families, and informing the public about risk factors and warning signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Epithelial ovarian cancer will be the focus of this course. The goal of this course is to update nurses in the risk factors and management of ovarian cancer.
Outline:
Section 2: Overview of Ovarian Cancer
Understanding Genetic Predisposition
Postoperative Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy in Ovarian Cancer
Advanced and Recurrent Disease
Section 3: Complications and Patient Education
Teaching Adverse Effects of Chemotherapy
Starting Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 16 years of acute care experience in nursing. She is licensed as a professional registered nurse in the State of New York. She obtained her OCN certification in 2008. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, within the Medical Surgical Division, mentoring nurses in renal and oncology specialties, and the role of nurse educator. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica earned a master’s degree in nursing education from New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
Disclosure: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, CNE has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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