Biological Response Modifiers

Mar 1, 2017 by in NURSING Comments Off on Biological Response Modifiers

Biological Response Modifiers Jason M. Rothaermel, Barbara Baum HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE AND IMMUNOLOGY Biological response modification, immunotherapy, immune system modulation, and many more terms have been used to…

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LOW PLATELET COUNTS

Mar 1, 2017 by in NURSING Comments Off on LOW PLATELET COUNTS

LOW PLATELET COUNTS Although chemotherapy can kill cancer cells, it can affect normal cells, too, destroying some of your cells called platelets that help your blood form clots. Forming clots…

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HOT FLASHES

Mar 1, 2017 by in NURSING Comments Off on HOT FLASHES

HOT FLASHES Hot flashes may be a side effect of menopause, some diseases, or some medications. Hot flashes can occur in both women and men. Here are some things that…

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FATIGUE

Mar 1, 2017 by in NURSING Comments Off on FATIGUE

FATIGUE WHAT IS FATIGUE? Fatigue is a condition of tiredness or weakness that is physical or mental, or both. HOW DOES IT OCCUR? Fatigue can happen for many reasons, but…

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DIARRHEA ASSESSMENT

Mar 1, 2017 by in NURSING Comments Off on DIARRHEA ASSESSMENT

DIARRHEA ASSESSMENT This assessment will help your health care providers advise you on the treatment for the diarrhea you are having. Please answer every question the best that you can….

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COPING WITH CHEMOTHERAPY

Mar 1, 2017 by in NURSING Comments Off on COPING WITH CHEMOTHERAPY

COPING WITH CHEMOTHERAPY WHAT IS CHEMOTHERAPY? Chemotherapy is the use of natural and man-made drugs to treat cancer. These drugs attack cancer at the cellular level. Chemotherapy can be used…

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CONTROLLING NAUSEA AND VOMITING

Mar 1, 2017 by in NURSING Comments Off on CONTROLLING NAUSEA AND VOMITING

CONTROLLING NAUSEA AND VOMITING WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF NAUSEA AND VOMITING? There are many causes of nausea and vomiting. Chemotherapy is one reason, but the good news is: just…

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CONSTIPATION

Mar 1, 2017 by in NURSING Comments Off on CONSTIPATION

CONSTIPATION WHAT IS CONSTIPATION? Constipation is infrequent or uncomfortable bowel movements. Often the bowel movements are small, hard, or dry. HOW DOES IT OCCUR? You may have constipation because: •…

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Ethical Considerations

Mar 1, 2017 by in NURSING Comments Off on Ethical Considerations

Ethical Considerations Mary Murphy Ethics plays a major role in oncology nursing practice and the delivery of care to patients. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics (2001) established…

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CHEMO BRAIN (COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION)

Mar 1, 2017 by in NURSING Comments Off on CHEMO BRAIN (COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION)

CHEMO BRAIN (COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION) WHAT IS CHEMO BRAIN? Sometimes after cancer treatments such as chemotherapy people have problems with memory or concentration. You may hear it called chemo fog or…

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