Managing TSH Levels After Total Thyroidectomy
Sep 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?
Tumor Markers (Fact Sheet) - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Apr 4, 2016 · What are tumor markers? Tumor markers are substances that are produced by cancer or by other cells of the body in response to cancer or certain benign (noncancerous) conditions.
Bone Pain Due to White Blood Cell Growth Factors
2016 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 ...
Wait Times From Cancer Diagnosis to First Treatment Longer, …
Jun 20, 2017 · Greater efforts are needed to prevent treatment delays for patients with cancer, according to research presented at the 2017 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual meeting.
Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment (Fact Sheet)
Nov 7, 2013 · What is hyperthermia? 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).
Guidelines for Flushing IV Lines Between Medications
Jun 18, 2019 · The California Department of Health Care Services recommends flushing the IV line between medications based on the type of line (ie, PICC vs Groshong). These guidelines suggest flushing the line ...
Transfusion Indications for Patients With Cancer
Feb 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 ...
Benefits and risks of parenteral nutrition in patients with cancer
Aug 1, 2011 · REFERENCES. 1. Dudrick SJ. Rhodes Lecture: 45-year obsession and passionate pursuit of optimal nutrition support: puppies, pediatrics, surgery, geriatrics, home TPN ...
Vigilance, Rapid Interventions Key to Chemotherapy Reaction …
Sep 20, 2023 · Rapid interventions during chemotherapy reactions can be a matter of life or death, and depends on oncology nurses’ vigilance and recognizing type and grade of reaction.
Assessment and Management of Patients with Polycythemia Vera
Nov 4, 2020 · Oncology nurses have a key role in monitoring disease status of patients with polycythemia vera (PV), and can provide individualized approaches to help alleviate symptom burden for these patients ...