This case study aims to facilitate the development of competencies that reflect the role of the Specialist Cancer Nurse (SCN) in managing disease and treatment related care for a person at risk of or diagnosed with prostate cancer across a cancer journey.
Learning objectives
This case study recounts the experience of Ted, a 60-year-old male diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The case study contains four sections:
- Reduce risk.
- Find the condition early.
- Have the best treatment and support during active treatment.
- Have the best treatment and support between and after active treatment.