Aims and objectives. The purpose of this study was to explore the experience of cancer
patients living with a malignant fungating wounds. Background. Malignant fungating wounds …

This article defines fungating wounds and considers the underlying cause, location and
presentation. The clinical challenges presented by fungating wounds are discussed, with …

Little research has been undertaken on the management of fungating malignant wounds,
and current practice relies more upon an exploratory approach than research-based …

A study focusing on patients' experiences of exuding wounds and investigating novel
dressing systems designed to meet individual needs This study focused on the palliative …

Malignant fungating wounds cause patients, relatives and carers significant distress.
Healing is often not an achievable outcome, and nurses must be able to manage the …

Assessment of fungating malignant wounds Page 1 DISCUSSION Assessment of fungating
malignant wounds The management of fungating malignant wounds was discussed in the May …

Purpose: To identify the latest data on interventions in the management of malignant
fungating wounds (WFWs). Methods: A systematic review has been conducted to explore the …

The management of fungating wounds Page 1 CLINICAL CONCEPTS JOURNAL OF WOUND
CARE MAY, VOL 8, NO 5, 1999 232 Fungating wounds require particular care but little is …

Any nurse who has cared for a patient with a fungating malignant wound will know that this
is a challenging aspect of the care provided to patients with advanced cancer. This article …

Fungating malignant wounds are a distressing problem for a significant number of patients
with advanced cancer. They may develop during the last few months of life or be present for …