WEEDING THROUGH THE WEB

Mar 1, 2017 by in NURSING Comments Off on WEEDING THROUGH THE WEB

WEEDING THROUGH THE WEB Many patients get information about their health from the Internet. But how do you know if you are getting accurate information? This educational sheet is designed…

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SLEEP HYGIENE

Mar 1, 2017 by in NURSING Comments Off on SLEEP HYGIENE

SLEEP HYGIENE Many cancer patients have difficulty with sleep, either being unable to sleep (insomnia) or sleeping too much (hypersomnia). If you are having trouble with sleep, please let your…

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RESOURCE LIST: CANCER

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RESOURCE LIST: CANCER AMC CANCER RESEARCH CENTER AND FOUNDATION 1600 Pierce Street Denver, CO 80214 800-321-1557 Web site: http://www.amc.org Educational materials, counselors to work through grief or discuss an individual…

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PICC LINE CARE

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PICC LINE CARE WHAT IS A PICC LINE? A PICC line is a type of long flexible tubing that is inserted into a vein in the arm and then threaded…

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OSTEOPOROSIS

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OSTEOPOROSIS Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become so weakened that the slightest injury can cause a break in the bone. • Hip and wrist fractures are the…

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NEUTROPENIA

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NEUTROPENIA WHAT IS NEUTROPENIA? Neutropenia is an abnormally low number of white blood cells (neutrophils). White blood cells protect the body from infection. People with neutropenia tend to develop infections…

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MUSCLE ACHES AND JOINT PAIN

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MUSCLE ACHES AND JOINT PAIN Patient Name:______________________________ This guide will give you helpful hints to reduce muscle aches and pain in your joints. SYMPTOM AND DESCRIPTION Pain in your shoulders,…

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MUCOSITIS: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

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MUCOSITIS: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Mucositis occurs when cancer treatments break down the rapidly divided epithelial cells lining the GI tract, particularly in the oral cavity, leaving the mucosal tissue open…

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MANAGING YOUR CANCER TREATMENT-RELATED FATIGUE

Mar 1, 2017 by in NURSING Comments Off on MANAGING YOUR CANCER TREATMENT-RELATED FATIGUE

MANAGING YOUR CANCER TREATMENT-RELATED FATIGUE Factors that contribute to fatigue: • Cancer itself • Low blood cell counts • Nutritional problems • Sleep problems SIGNS OF FATIGUE • Feeling weary…

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LYMPHEDEMA: PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

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LYMPHEDEMA: PREVENTION AND TREATMENT WHAT IS IT? • Lymphedema is an abnormal swelling of a body part, such as an arm or leg. • Many times this can be treated…

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