Managing TSH Levels After Total Thyroidectomy
WEBSep 8, 2015 · For those who are considered to be low-risk patients, the recommendation is to maintain the serum TSH level just below the lower limit of the normal TSH range, 0.1 to 0.4 mU/ mL. 2 In high-risk ...
Tumor Markers (Fact Sheet) - Oncology Nurse Advisor
WEBApr 4, 2016 · Tumor markers are used to help detect, diagnose, and manage some types of cancer. Although an elevated level of a tumor marker may suggest the presence of cancer, this alone is not enough to ...
Oncology Nurse Advisor
WEBLGBTQ+ Patients and Cancer: Disparities, Discrimination, and a Lack of Data. By Victoria Forster, PhD. Though data on LGBTQ+ patients are limited, studies have suggested these patients may have ...
How COVID-19 Affected Management of Lung Nodule Programs
WEBAugust 10, 2021. When the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, care of pulmonary patients, particularly those at high risk for developing lung cancer, was forced to change dramatically. Routine lung ...
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 ...
Managing superior vena cava compression - Oncology Nurse …
WEBJan 22, 2010 · The superior vena cava carries blood from the head, arms and upper trunk to the heart, and approximately one-third of the venous return to the heart. SVCO is caused by intrinsic or extrinsic ...
Lymphedema: Diagnosis, prevention, and management
WEBJul 14, 2010 · Lymphedema may develop gradually or abruptly. Many clinicians are unfamiliar with lymphedema and its diagnosis, and nurses play a pivotal role in the recognition and management of lymphedema and ...
Benefits and risks of parenteral nutrition in patients with cancer
WEBAug 1, 2011 · In the palliative setting, PN can extend survival; however, it is associated with risks such as line infections, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and liver and pancreatic issues. There are ...
Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment (Fact Sheet)
WEBNov 7, 2013 · Hyperthermia (also called thermal therapy or thermotherapy) is a type of cancer treatment in which body tissue is exposed to high temperatures (up to 113°F). Research has shown that high ...
Transfusion Indications for Patients With Cancer
WEBFeb 26, 2015 · Transfusions. RBC transfusion is common in the treatment of patients with cancer. 1-4 Overall, patients with oncological and hematological malignancies use around 34% of the RBC supply. 1 In ...