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Brain tumour nursing

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Individuals with a brain tumour experience a range of concerns associated with the direct neurological effects of the tumour, the impacts of treatment and the psychosocial adjustments required to cope. There are many points along the cancer journey when specialist cancer nurses can improve outcomes for people affected by brain cancer.

To support the care of the person at risk of or affected by a primary brain tumour (PBT) across the cancer journey, the aim of this learning module is to facilitate the development of competencies that reflect the specialist cancer nurses' role in:

  • providing a coordinated approach to care planning, implementation and evaluation
  • providing supportive care, information, and education
  • assessing and managing disease and treatment related care.

The module includes a case study recounting the experience of Martin, a 49-year-old male diagnosed with a Primary Brain Tumour and contains five sections:

  1. Reduce risk
  2. Find the condition early
  3. Have the best treatment and support during active treatment
  4. Have the best treatment and support between and after active treatment
  5. Have the best care at the end of life

Access the Primary Brain Tumour Cancer Nursing Module

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