Group support builds patient morale.
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Adaptation, Psychological↗
Biomedical subjects
J E Feldman
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The psychodynamics of prolonged treatment in a patient with cancer of the hypopharynx.
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Acting Out↗
Ovarian failure and cancer treatment: incidence and interventions for premenopausal women.
Ovarian failure may be a long-term consequence of cancer treatment for premenopausal women. Caused by several treatments, including radiation therapy and the alkylating agents, it produces signs and symptoms associated with menopause: hot flashes, amenorrhea, dyspareunia, loss of libido, and irritability. Critical factors that determine ovarian functioning after treatment for cancer are the patient's age at the time of therapy, the amount of radiation that the ovaries received, and the dose of the antineoplastic agent(s). Medical interventions, such as hormonal therapy and surgical repositioning of the ovaries, may maintain ovarian function for some women. Nursing intervention includes assessment, education, and counseling. Counseling focuses on how the prematurely menopausal patient feels about herself as indicated by self-esteem, body image, and sexuality.
Adult↗
Thyroid cancer: a review.
Thyroid cancer is a rare and complex disease. The thyroid contains various cell types from which distinct diseases arise. These malignancies range from indolent to extremely aggressive. Diagnosis includes attention to risk factors, family history, and subjective reports. The most valuable tool for diagnosis is the fine-needle aspiration. Primary treatment is surgery with postoperative hormone therapy. Radiation and chemotherapy serve palliative and adjuvant roles in advanced, recurrent, or metastatic disease. Nurses make a significant contribution to patient understanding and successful treatment outcome.
Antineoplastic Agents↗