TY - JOUR
T1 - Long-term persistence of symptoms.
AU - Nail, L. M.
PY - 2001/11
Y1 - 2001/11
N2 - OBJECTIVES: To provide a brief review of cognitive changes, fatigue, lymphedema, and peripheral neuropathy as persistent symptoms, and provide assessment and management information. DATA SOURCES: Published articles and research studies. CONCLUSIONS: As the number of people surviving cancer for extended periods of time continues to increase, the phenomenon of symptoms that persist following the completion of treatment is being recognized. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Research is needed to provide adequate knowledge about symptoms that persist following cancer treatment.
AB - OBJECTIVES: To provide a brief review of cognitive changes, fatigue, lymphedema, and peripheral neuropathy as persistent symptoms, and provide assessment and management information. DATA SOURCES: Published articles and research studies. CONCLUSIONS: As the number of people surviving cancer for extended periods of time continues to increase, the phenomenon of symptoms that persist following the completion of treatment is being recognized. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Research is needed to provide adequate knowledge about symptoms that persist following cancer treatment.
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U2 - 10.1053/sonu.2001.27916
DO - 10.1053/sonu.2001.27916
M3 - Article
C2 - 11764708
AN - SCOPUS:0035513025
VL - 17
SP - 249
EP - 254
JO - Seminars in Oncology Nursing
JF - Seminars in Oncology Nursing
SN - 0749-2081
IS - 4
ER -