The nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for cancer. The patient asks the nurse about the value of cancer screening when therapy is over. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "It should be done on an ongoing schedule."
b. "It is not something that should be discussed right now."
c. "It probably will not be needed since the cancer has been cured."
d. "It usually is not done but can be done if the patient wants peace of mind."
ANS: A
Because survivors are at increased risk for developing a second cancer and/or chronic illness, it is important to educate them about lifestyle behaviors and the importance of participating in ongoing cancer screening and early detection practices. Lifelong cancer screening provides the opportunity to identify new cancers in early stages. Cancer screening should be discussed and should be done even if the cancer is cured.
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