This presentation focuses on medical-surgical nurses who are caring for oncology patients. It provides nurses with evidence-based treatment for cancer and strategies for common oncologic complications.

CREDIT HOURS 1.0 contact hour

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN). Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation. Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5387.

DISCLOSURES The speaker and planning committee members reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education activity.

LEARNING OUTCOME At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to explain the general concepts of cancer therapy and discuss the side effects of cancer treatment.