Essentials
Chemoprevention: An Overview of Pharmacologic Agents and Nursing Considerations
Cancer chemoprevention involves the use of synthetic and biologic agents as targeted therapies for disease prevention, reduction, or suppression. Mechanisms of blocking or suppressing cancer-related pathways include processes of carcinogenesis, chronic inflammatory responses, DNA modulation, and signal transduction. This column provides an update on pharmacologic agents and nursing considerations for chemoprevention.
AT A GLANCE
- Chemoprevention as primary, secondary, and tertiary strategies can prevent or delay the growth of cancer.
- A review of current and newer mechanisms of chemoprevention is discussed.
- Oncology nurses can provide education and support for cancer chemoprevention for patients and families.
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