Bioethics_In_Cancer_Research

Bioethics In Cancer Research It is very important for nurses to be aware of bioethical issues, since they work in many different roles which require them to understand these concerns. This also applies to moral ideals regarding cancer prevention and early detection. Technology plays a critical role in this respect, where increased understanding of human genetics helps to more efficiently find which people may be at risk. It is also important for nurses to better understand the procedures of genetic testing in order to morally and ethically conduct research. There are tests available that detect mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Some mutations in these genes are correlated to a larger chance of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer. There are obvious benefits to being genetically tested for being at risk for cancer. Being aware that you may be predisposed to cancer will lead to increased monitoring. By constant checking, you are more likely to detect development of cancer early on and can therefore treat it easier. However, there are negative effects to genetic testing of cancer predisposition. For one, it may cause psychological harm to an individual that has been identified as at risk. “Watchful cancer, nurses, important, prevention, genetic, understand, being, very, trials, treatment, testing, responsible, might, better, risk, procedures, participants, moral, individuals, however, groups, extremely, ethical, early, detect, because, aware, understanding, treat, therefore, tests, sure, screening, role, predisposition