Oncology Nursing

Poster by the WRHA and CancerCare Manitoba regarding the handling, preparation and administration of cytotoxic and non-cytotoxic medications

Canadian Cancer Statistics is a publication that provides comprehensive, up-to-date estimates of the cancer burden in Canada.

The Manitoba Cancer Plan (MCP) was developed by CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) to provide a comprehensive plan to deliver the best cancer services to our patients, despite ever increasing challenges. The MCP meets the legislated requirements of Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors (MHHLS) and outlines CCMB’s strategic directions, objectives and operational strategies for the five-year period of 2016-2021. ...

The foundation document also outlined the roles of oncology nurses. The generalist nurse may care for cancer patients within an assigned caseload and is prepared at the basic educational level. The specialized nurse is a registered nurse whose primary focus is cancer care. This nurse has enhanced specialty knowledge and skill, and practices in an environment where the majority of individuals have a diagnosis of cancer or are at risk of developing cancer.

Bankruptcy. Welfare. Losing the family home.
These are not the outcomes we usually associate with providing compassionate care or surviving the cancer journey. But for some Canadians, the financial impact of cancer can be this devastating.
It’s time to rethink how cancer affects Canadians, and what we must do to enhance the quality of life for everyone touched by the disease.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of female cancer in Canada. However, there is limited research on the health and supportive needs of rural women living with this illness. The purpose of this qualitative study was to arrive at an increased understanding of the supportive care experiences of rural women requiring treatment for invasive breast cancer who reside in rural Manitoba. ...

Regardless of geographic location, the cancer journey is an extremely difficult experience for both patients and their families. The aim of this literature review is to explore the impact of rural or remote residence on the supportive care needs of individuals living with cancer. This review included ten qualitative, seven quantitative, and six mixed design studies

The Supportive Care Framework for Cancer Care was originally formulated in 1994 (Fitch, 1994). The framework was designed as a tool for cancer care professionals and program managers to conceptualize what type of help cancer patients might require and how planning for service delivery might be approached. The framework has been presented in various arenas and utilized in program and the number of requests has been growing for a wider distribution of a full description of the framework.