Held J L, Peahota A
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA.
Oncol Nurs Forum. 1992 May;19(4):627-34.
Esophageal cancer is an uncommon but aggressive disease with the potential for early metastasis. The majority of patients will present with metastatic disease, and treatment is usually palliative. This affects the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient and family. The nurse plays a crucial role in the care of these individuals and, therefore, needs a current and in-depth understanding of the disease, its treatment, and its nursing management.
食管癌是一种罕见但侵袭性强的疾病，具有早期转移的可能性。大多数患者就诊时已患有转移性疾病，治疗通常是姑息性的。这会影响患者及其家庭的生理和心理社会需求。护士在这些患者的护理中起着至关重要的作用，因此，需要对该疾病、其治疗方法及其护理管理有最新且深入的了解。
