Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 31-35, February 2006

The Trajectory of Biomarkers in Symptom Management for Older Adults With Cancer

  • Judith K. Payne

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Judith K. Payne, PhD, RN, AOCN®, CS: Duke University School of Nursing, Box 3322 DUMC, Durham, NC 27710

Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC.

Objectives

To provide an overview of the trajectory of select biomarkers and their potential usefulness in symptom management in the older individual with cancer.

Data Sources

Empirical data and literature review.

Conclusion

Biomarkers offer significant opportunities to understand the biological impact of cancer and its treatment on older adults whose response is likely different from their younger counterparts. Large well-designed multi-site clinical trials with adequate numbers and power are necessary to create evidenced-based practice changes.

Implications for Nursing Practice

Nurses need to understand the science and implications of biomarkers to develop interventions in response to the mechanisms of symptoms experienced by older adults with cancer.

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PII: S0749-2081(05)00116-6

doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2005.10.005

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 22, Issue 1 , Pages 31-35, February 2006

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