This case study aims to facilitate the development of competencies that reflect the role of the Specialist Cancer Nurse (SCN) in providing a coordinated approach to care planning, implementation and evaluation for people affected by NHL across the cancer journey.
This case study recounts the experience of Arthur, a 78-year-old male diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL).
The case study contains five sections:
- Reduce risk.
- Find the condition early.
- Have the best treatment and support during active treatment.
- Have the best treatment and support between and after active treatment.
- Have the best care at the end of life.