Caring for breast cancer survivors in the primary care setting
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چکیده
Given the increasing numbers of breast cancer survivors and their need for skilled care, author addresses surveillance, assessment management long-term effects, health promotion that can be readily provided by nurse practitioners in primary care.
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Caring for breast cancer survivors in primary care.
Women with a history of breast cancer compose the largest group of cancer survivors. Physician assistants and nurse practitioners can play a key role in caring for cancer survivors in primary care settings. This article provides a brief overview and synthesis of current breast cancer guidelines, other resources, and clinical observations that may help primary care providers to translate plans d...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Women's healthcare
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2331-0944', '2692-5524']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51256/whc082328