Regional Oncology Nursing Council of Southeastern Ontario (RONC-SEO)

 

Physical Support

Physical Support

Patients may come with pre-existing physical medical conditions, or may experience physical symptoms such as pain, fatigue, etc. as a result of their therapeutic regime. The therapeutic regimen may exacerbate underlyling or pre-existing chronic conditions such as congestive heart failure, diabetes, or arthritis. The patient may present with a cluster of symptoms, which demand the expert assessment skills and knowledge of the Oncology Nurse.

To learn more about pre-existing conditions e.g. lymphedema, diabetes, browse the Professional Links section