31.0: Introduction — Read — Invisible Network

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Figure 31.1 HeLa cells are a cell type in an immortal cell line used in scientific research. It is the oldest and most used human cell line. The line was derived from cervical cancer cells taken in 1951 from Henrietta Lacks, who eventually died of her cancer. (credit: “HeLa Cells” by NIH/National Cancer Institute, Public Domain)

Nurses caring for individuals with cancer may work in hospital settings, clinics, research organizations, or in the home. Care often includes teaching about the diagnostic and disease process, supporting the individual through side effects of both cancer and treatment, and assisting with the delivery of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. The nurse empowers the individual to express their emotions and needs, guiding the decision-making process throughout the journey. Regardless of care setting, the nurse provides a caring and comforting presence while assisting with the navigation from diagnosis through survivorship or death.

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