Nursing practices for a patient with ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma with a cancerous wound: a case report.

Background: Cancerous wounds are a significant challenge in cancer care, reducing the quality of life and affecting psychological well-being.

Purpose: This case report describes a 59-year-old female who developed a severe cancerous wound. The report presents comprehensive nursing measures for patients with cancerous wounds and discusses key nursing factors that promote wound healing.

Case study: The patient, diagnosed with stage Ⅲ B ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma, developed a severe cancerous wound. Specialist nurses developed a detailed wound care plan during 2 inpatient chemotherapy sessions, including wound care, pain management, nutrition support, psychosocial support, and continued transitional care after discharge. Her wound decreased in size and eventually healed.

Conclusion: Implementing nursing measures for patients with cancerous wounds-including assessment of systemic and local wounds, wound care, pain management, nutrition support, psychosocial support, health education, and transitional care-can help manage wounds and lead to complete healing. Specialized nurses play a key role in treating severe wounds. This case highlights the need for comprehensive and scientific nursing practices for patients with cancerous wounds. It conveys a positive attitude towards treatment and a sense of responsibility among nurses.