
Doctor´s Orders: Best Cancer Treatments.
As nurse in the hospital setting, it is sometimes difficult to observe patients who have cancer and must make life changing decisions about their treatment. An oncologist who is reputable should present to their patients all options available for their care. This discussion should include all benefits of treatment, risks involved and side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery or other treatments. Patients then must make their own decisions, weighing the benefits of treatment for prolonging their life, against the side effects of therapy that may affect the quality of their life. After making their decision about their course of action, the doctor and people involved in their care should respect and honor their wishes.