Coping with Multiple Myeloma - Oncology Nurse Advisor
WEBJul 18, 2012 · Each year in the United States, more than 21,000 people are diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The average age of diagnosis is 70. If you are one of these 21,000 people, you may at times feel ...
Managing TSH Levels After Total Thyroidectomy
WEBSep 8, 2015 · How should thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) be managed so its levels can be maintained within the normal range after total thyroidectomy for cancer of the papillary thyroid?
Bone Pain Due to White Blood Cell Growth Factors
WEB2016 Drug Take-Back Day. The 11th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled for April 30, 2016. At these events patients can turn in prescription medications, including controlled ...
Wilms’ tumour: Assessing and managing nephroblastoma
WEBJan 22, 2010 · Wilms’ tumour (WT) accounts for 5.9 per cent of all childhood malignancies. 1 In 5-10 per cent of patients, it may be bilateral, either synchronously or metachronously. Survival rates have ...
Understanding Drug Naming Nomenclature - Oncology Nurse …
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Transfusion Indications for Patients With Cancer
WEBFeb 26, 2015 · Cancer Control In infrequent situations in which coagulation factor replacement is needed, plasma can be vital for patients with cancer. Granulocyte transfusions may sometimes be considered for ...
Differentiating ionized calcium and calcium levels, and electrolyte ...
WEBJun 10, 2013 · What is the difference between ionized calcium (iCa) and calcium levels? How does this relate to electrolyte replacement? About one-half of the total calcium exists in the blood in its free ...
Treating Intractable Hiccups in Advanced Cancer, Palliative Care ...
WEBSep 25, 2017 · Intractable hiccups can be especially problematic in the advanced cancer and palliative care settings. Dr Thompson, an oncology pharmacist, reviews options for effective medical management of this ...
Improving Nurse Confidence and Patient Counseling in Fertility ...
WEBTraining that increases self-confidence, reduces personal limitations, and decreases perceived barriers to fertility preservation (FP) care among oncology nurses can improve their ability to ...
Long-term cognitive effects seen with once-common breast …
WEBMar 19, 2012 · Cognitive deficits following breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and fluorouracil (CMF) can be long-lasting, suggest the findings of a study in ...