Chemotherapy Awareness - Supporting Residents and Clients
Chemotherapy Awareness - Supporting Residents and Clients
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Presentation in sections you can choose which sections to use. Aims and Objectives included if you want to use the presentation as it has been written.
Comes with 6 Handouts plus a Multiple Choice End of Session Assessment.
Aims and Objectives:
Overall Aim:
- To increase awareness and understanding of chemotherapy among health and social care staff in the UK to ensure better support and care for individuals undergoing chemotherapy.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basics of chemotherapy and its role in cancer treatment.
- Know common chemotherapy drugs and their side effects.
- Recognise the physical and emotional challenges faced by individuals undergoing chemotherapy.
- Learn effective communication strategies when interacting with individuals undergoing chemotherapy.
- Understand the support and care required for individuals undergoing chemotherapy.
Presentation (59 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
SECTION -Introduction to Chemotherapy
What is Chemotherapy?
Modern Chemotherapy
Goals of Chemotherapy 1) Curative
Goals of Chemotherapy 2) Control 3) Palliative
Goals of Chemotherapy – 4) Adjuvant, 5) Neoadjuvant
SECTION - Understanding Cancer and Treatment Options
Carcinomas
Sarcomas
Leukaemias
Lymphomas
Central Nervous System Tumours (CNS)
Germ Cell Tumours
Other Types
Types of Cancer Treated with Chemotherapy
Types of Cancer Treated with Chemotherapy and Other Treatment
SECTION - Mechanism of Action
Introduction
Targeting Rapidly Dividing Cells
Effectiveness of Chemotherapy
SECTION - Common Chemotherapy Drugs and Side Effects
Paclitaxel (Taxol)
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
Carboplatin (Paraplatin)
Fluorouracil (5-FU)
Cisplatin (Platinol)
Methotrexate (Trexall)
Vinblastine (Velban)
Docetaxel (Taxotere)
Etoposide (VP-16)
End Comments
SECTION - Supporting Patients/Residents/Clients through Chemotherapy
Understanding the Impact of Chemotherapy
Providing Comfort and Support at Home
Providing Comfort and Support In Residential Care
SECTION - Communication
Introduction
Individuals Undergoing Chemotherapy
Healthcare Providers
Family Members or Caregivers
Other Care Team Members
SECTION - Summary Of Key Points
Key Points
References and Further Reading
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6 x Handouts
1 x End of Session Assessment
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