34^th International Conference on Oncology Nursing and Cancer Care July 29-30, 2019 Melbourne, Australia

One of the main challenges nurses face is collaborating with the many different organisations in the field of oncology. In addition to the difficulty of monitoring and educating patients who receive treatment in the out-patient setting. when informing or not becomes a dilemma- showing the main difficulties related to oncological treatment information regarding health staff, health system, and infrastructure; to invest or not - dilemmas related to finitude - showing situations of dilemmas related to pain and confrontation with finitude.  It is important to invest in the training of these professionals, preparing them in an ethical and human way to act as lawyers of the patient with cancer, in a context of dilemmas related mainly to the possibility of finitude. Part of their role is to listen to the emotional concerns and anxieties of the patient and refer them appropriately if needed.

Standard management of early stage and advanced stage cancer has been improved over the past few years by knowledge gained about the biology of the disease, results from a number of eagerly anticipated clinical trials and the development of novel agents that offer our patients options for improved outcomes or reduced toxicity or both. This review highlights recent major developments affecting the systemic therapy of cancer, broken down by clinically relevant patient subgroups and disease stage, and briefly discusses some of the on-going controversies in the treatment of cancer and promising therapies on the horizon.

Care plans provide direction for individualized care of the client. A care plan flows from each patient's unique list of diagnoses and should be organized by the individual's specific needs. The care plan is a means of communicating and organizing the actions of a constantly changing nursing staff. The care plan should specifically outline which observations to make, what nursing actions to carry out, and what instructions the client or family members require. They serve as a guide for assigning staff to care for the client

Pediatric Oncology is a specialty in medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of children, usually up until the age of 18, who have cancer. Nurses who specialize in Pediatric oncology nursing “devote their careers to working with kids either suspected of having or who have cancer. In addition to nurses and physicians, the Pediatric oncology field relies on social workers, child life specialists and family counsellors. Pediatric oncology nurses act as care coordinators and collaborate with other cancer team members in order to provide the best care possible. They primarily strive to help their patients reach realistic health care goals.

The success of the Women’s Health Centre lies in the interests of diverse groups of Health Professionals working together for the common good of the patients. The stakeholders involved in the Women’s Health Centre are drawn from the Cancer Centre, Surgical and Specialties Service and Diagnostic Radiology. The Women’s Health Centre Nursing staffs are a highly dedicated group of women who provide information and nursing care in a sensitive and supportive manner to address the needs of women attending the clinics. The Women’s Health center staff has close links to professional bodies such as the Cancer Council, Multicultural Centre, and Familial Cancer Unit

Cancer and Haematology Nursing aims to assist nurses who care for people affected by cancer and haematological illness to develop their knowledge and skills for their care. You will investigate the biology of cancer and haematology, associated treatments, and integrated multidisciplinary management. You will acquire knowledge about all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of cancer, future treatment trends and the exploration of the impact of these illnesses on the individual, family and community. Nursing interventions to reduce the impact of cancer and its treatment are addressed, drawing on research and the theoretical underpinnings of cancer and haematology care.

A community oncology nursing programme is to provide health services for patients receiving systemic cancer therapy, in response to a service need. Community nurses expanded their scope of practice and became partners with oncology day-ward nurses in caring for these patients. Community nurses developed the competence and confidence to safely deliver cancer care in the community. The commissioned service has shown year on year reductions in hospital-based care, increased provision of care closer to home, and improved patient satisfaction. This initiative shows that defined elements of acute cancer care can be safely delivered in the community so long as the training and support are provided.

Having cancer does not always mean having pain. But if you do have pain, there are many different kinds of medicines, different ways to take the medicines and non-drug methods that can help relieve it. It may be short-lived or long-lasting, mild or severe, or even affect one or a few organs and bones. A person with well-managed pain has an improved quality of life. They are likely to sleep better and have more energy during the day. Being as active as possible also reduces the risk of ailments like pneumonia, blood clots and bedsores, which are associated with immobility.

A critical care nurse, also sometimes referred to as an ICU nurse, is a type of nurse that provides care to patients that are in critical condition. These types of nurses may care for adults or children recovering from serious medical problems including illnesses and injuries. Some critical care nurses also work in wards or units that take care of patients only with specific medical problems, such as critical care burn units. Patients in critical condition are often deemed to be unstable, often unconscious, with erratic or extremely unhealthy vital signs. Many of these patients could also possibly be close to death. Because of this, the care that critical patients receive should be top-notch and highly specialized.

Targeted cancer therapies are drugs or other substances that block the growth and spread of cancer by interfering with specific molecules ("molecular targets") that are involved in the growth, progression, and spread of cancer. A central focus in cancer metabolomics research is biomarker discovery. Metabolites are theoretically ideal biomarkers and diagnostics because they can be easily measured from non-invasive urine or blood samples.

Nurse practitioners are educated and trained to provide health promotion and maintenance through the diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and chronic condition. NPs are qualified to diagnose medical problems, order treatments, perform advanced procedures, prescribe medications, and make referrals for a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions within their scope of practice. NPs work in hospitals, private offices, clinics, and nursing homes/long term care facilities. Some nurse practitioners contract out their services for private duty.

Cancer Nursing Practice aims to inform, support and educate nurses caring for patients with cancer. The duties of an oncology nurse include prescribing medications and treatments and making diagnoses. Oncology nurses work closely with physicians, surgeons, families and palliative caregivers to care for cancer patients and help them through all stages of treatment.

QOPI’s goal is to promote excellence in cancer care by helping practices create a culture of self-examination and improvement. The process employed for improving cancer care includes measurement, feedback and improvement tools for haematology-oncology practices. Through the QOPI program, practices abstract data from patients’ records up to twice per year and enter this information into a secure database.

The term Oncology literally means a branch of science that deals with tumours and cancers. The word “onco” means bulk, mass, or tumor while “-logy” means study. An Oncologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer. Oncologist oversees your care from diagnosis throughout the course of the disease. In general, a person with cancer is often treated by a team of oncologists who specialize in different areas of oncology.

Radiation Oncology is a medical technology that involves controlled use of radiation to treat cancer. Recent advancements in radiation therapy have revolutionized the treatment of cancer, leading to better clinical outcomes for patients. A specialty physician called a Radiation Oncologist manages and oversees each patient’s radiation treatment. Only a radiation oncologist can help in determining if radiation therapy is right for the patient.

Cancer prevention is the practice of taking active measures to decrease the incidence of cancer and mortality. The practice of prevention is dependent upon both individual efforts to improve lifestyle and seek preventative screening and socioeconomic or public policy related to cancer prevention .Globalized cancer prevention is regarded as a critical objective due to its applicability to large populations, reducing long term effects of cancer by promoting proactive health practices and behaviours, and its perceived cost-effectiveness and viability for all socioeconomic classes.