Pediatrics, Neonatology and Pediatric Nursing

Pediatric Oncology Nursing

Pediatric Oncology Nursing

Pediatric oncology is the specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Nurse’s work with patients who are suffering from cancer during the entire stages of treatment since it was diagnosed. In children the most common types of cancer are leukemia, brain cancer and bone cancer.  Treating children with cancer is different from adults. In young ages, the most common viral infection of reproductive tract is Human papillo virus (HPV). Men and Women who are sexually active are mostly prone for infection. Cervical cancer is the most well-known HPV related ailment. Symptoms of cervical cancer can be abnormal vaginal bleeding after sexual intercourse, pelvic pain, weight loss and single swollen leg. Vaccines are developed, which are known to prevent no less than 70% of cervical diseases. In the medical field, Nurses contribute in many roles, a conspicuous one, being a patient instructor. Accordingly, there is a need to rise about the dangers and effects of cancer.