Interdisciplinary approach to cancer diagnosis and treatment: nursing, epidemiology, laboratory and radiology perspectives
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Keywords
Interdisciplinary approach, Radiology applications, Nursing perspectives, Epidemiology insights, Laboratory medicine.
Abstract
Cancer is a serious global health concern, with rising incidence and fatality rates globally. Despite substantial advances in research and therapy options, the complexities of cancer demand a multidisciplinary approach to optimal diagnosis and care. This review paper investigates the multidisciplinary viewpoints of nursing, epidemiology, laboratory medicine, and radiology in delivering complete treatment to cancer patients. Nurses have a critical role in patient evaluation, education, symptom management, advocacy, and teamwork, which all have a substantial influence on patient outcomes. Epidemiological research informs preventative and therapeutic activities by detecting trends, risk factors, and personalised screening programs. Laboratory medicine offers essential tools for cancer detection, therapy optimization, and the discovery of novel medicines. Radiology is critical in providing vital morphological and functional data required for early illness identification and therapy response assessment. The joint efforts across these fields represent a breakthrough period in cancer management, boosting diagnostic accuracy, therapeutic efficacy, and, ultimately, patient outcomes. This integrated approach emphasizes the need of interdisciplinary teamwork in resolving the complex problems faced by cancer, providing promise for a brighter future in oncology treatment.
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Khawater Ali Hassan Alzelaei (1), MOHAMMED Dhaim ALGHALIBI (2), Dahim Yhayia Althurwi (3), Jameela seed Alzahrani (4), Rahma Suleiman Al-Quzi(5) Halaym hussain alamri(6). (2022). Interdisciplinary approach to cancer diagnosis and treatment: nursing, epidemiology, laboratory and radiology perspectives. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 29(04), 1277-1284. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v29i04.5791
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Khawater Ali Hassan Alzelaei (1), MOHAMMED Dhaim ALGHALIBI (2), Dahim Yhayia Althurwi (3), Jameela seed Alzahrani (4), Rahma Suleiman Al-Quzi(5) Halaym hussain alamri(6). (2022). Interdisciplinary approach to cancer diagnosis and treatment: nursing, epidemiology, laboratory and radiology perspectives. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 29(04), 1277-1284. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v29i04.5791