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Oesophageal cancer

This case study aims to facilitate the development of competencies that reflect the role of the Specialist Cancer Nurse (SCN) in the delivery of evidence-based supportive care, including provision of information and education for people affected by oesophageal cancer.

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Nursing

Learning objectives

This case study recounts the experience of Burt, a 68-year-old male diagnosed with oesophageal cancer.

The case study contains four sections:

  1. Reduce risk.
  2. Have the best treatment and support during active treatment.
  3. Have the best treatment and support between and after active treatment.
  4. Have the best care at the end of life.
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Source URL (modified on 11/11/2015 - 10:43am):https://www.cancerlearning.gov.au/topics/edcan/oesophageal-cancer