Andrea is a 39-year-old Hispanic female living in a rural setting. She was recently diagnosed with an invasive left breast cancer; it was noted on her annual screening mammogram. The lesion measured 1cm on a mammogram and ultrasound, and it was biopsied via ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy by the radiologist. Her physical exam was negative for abnormalities in both her left breast and axilla, as the lesion was located deep in the left lower quadrant and was not palpable.
Andrea was initially referred to a general surgeon near her hometown, who recommended a lumpectomy and axillary node dissection. Andrea did some reading on the Internet and was uncertain whether this was the right surgery for her. She sought a second opinion with a breast surgeon.
The 2013 Nurse Compensation Survey Results Are In Michelle Bragazzi, BS, RN, 5/3/2013 32 In February, TheONC surveyed more than 600 oncology nurses to find out more about their careers. We wanted to know if they felt adequately compensated and satisfied within their ...
TheONC needs moderators!
You're already here -- why not make it official? Moderators are charged with moving the conversation forward on TheONC by posting responses, questions, and joining in exchanges. Everyone is encouraged to post here, but moderators commit to doing so. Interested in participating? Contact:
To save this item to your list of favorite TheONC content so you can find it later in your Profile page, click the "Save It" button next to the item.
If you found this interesting or useful, please use the links to the services below to share it with other readers. You will need a free account with each service to share an item via that service.
Nurses, this community is for you. We're also happy to hear from other professionals who work with oncology nurses, like physicians, psychiatrists, hospice providers, or social workers. If you are a professional in oncology and work with nurses regularly, come on in.
Tweet This
6 
