The biology of cancer: what do oncology nurses really need to know.

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OBJECTIVES: To describe the impact of genetics and genomics on the biology of cancer and the implications for patient care. DATA SOURCES: Pubmed; CINAHL. CONCLUSIONS: Cancer research in genetics/genomics has identified new mechanisms influencing personalized risk assessment/management, early detection, cancer treatment, and long-term screening/surveillance. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Understanding the...

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