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RC734-751 Bronchoscopy, Chemical Pleurodesis and Dyspnea
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- RC734.C301.1 - Bronchoscopy Introduction
Carolyn Clary-Macy, RN, OCN, UCSF Thoracic Surgery -
Your doctor might order a test called a bronchoscopy.
This test uses a thin, flexible lighted tube called a bronchoscope to
look inside your lungs. It is usually done to help the doctor diagnose
a lung problem
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/bronchoscopy.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28
- RC751.C301.1 - Chemical Pleurodesis for Malignant Pleural Effusion
Carolyn Clary-Macy, RN, OCN - A pleural effusion is an abnormal accumulation of
fluid in the pleural space the area between the two layers parietal and
visceral pleura covering the lung.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/pleural.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28
- RC776.R68.1 - Dyspnea Supportive Care for Cancer Patients
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD - Difficulty breathing can happen, if a cancer progresses and blocks or compromises the respiratory system. Many patients are even short of breath while resting and require oxygen support.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/dyspnea.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC776.R527.1 - Managing Dyspnea
Michael W. Rabow, MD
Director, Symptom Management Service, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco - Difficulty breathing, Dyspnea, can originate from both chemical and mechanical receptors in the lungs, chest wall, muscles, brain, and face. Dyspnea is common with pulmonary diseases that impact the lungs - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Cancer, Advanced cancer, Metastases, Pulmonary edema, Congestive Heart Failure, Fluid overload, Pneumonia, Asthma, Pneumothorax, Radiotherapy scarring, Tumor growth, and Pleural effusions. Dyspneic people may be breathless from - Severe anemia, Obesity, Urinary retention, Constipation, Muscle weakness, Fatigue, Anxiety and Pain. Suffocation is one of the most dreaded fears people have about the end of life. Opioids are the medications of choice for treating dyspnea. Support groups, therapy, relaxation techniques, education, and even simple reassurance can help.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/dyspneic.html
Link added 2008-09-28;
RC889 - Infertility and Reproduction
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- RC889.R467.1 - Acupuncture and Infertility
Robin Hays, LAc, OMD and Nancy Rakela OMD, LAc and Robin Hays - Acupuncture- Enhances Fertility - Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture improves fertility in men and women. Acupuncture regulates hormones creating better egg and sperm quality. It increases the immune system, decreases stress and warms the uterus regulates the hormones and decreases stress, creates less of a chance of miscarriage.
http://www.nancyrakela.com/infertility.html
Link added 2008-05-20; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC889.R167.1 - Assist Fertility with Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine
Nancy Rakela OMD, LAc - Chinese medicine strengthens one's overall health and balances the endocrine system. It helps reduce the side effects and the accumulated toxicity of fertility medications and brings more blood flow to the uterus to enhance the outcome of assisted reproductive procedures.
http://www.cancerlynx.com/fertility.html
Link added 2007-01-15; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC889.R167.2 - Fertility Acupuncture and IVF
Nancy Rakela OMD, Lc - Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicine from Nancy Rakela, OMD, LAc, increase fertility and pregnancy. In Vitro Fertilization - IVF - rates improve with Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Meditation and Yoga.
http://www.nancyrakela.com/fertile.html
Link added 2007-01-15; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC889.R505.1 - Infertility
Mitchell Rosen, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD - Fertility is a possibility for many cancer survivors with new treatment options. Cancer therapies can cause a spectrum of damage to the reproductive axis. The most important step is for the patient to discuss future pregnancy plans and conncerns with their doctor. Infertility can be an emotionally devastating experience.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivor/infertility.html
Link added 2007-12-18; updated 2008-08-02
RC930 - Osteonecrosis
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RC930.G294.1 - Jawbone Problems And Bisphosphonates
Velvet Girling -
An emerging problem of bisphosphonate use and jawbone osteonecrosis - osteo, means bone, necrosis means death.
http://www.cancerlynx.com/osteonecrosis.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28
RC931 - Osteoporosis
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- RC931.K338.1 - Introduction to Osteoporosis - Prevention, Diagnosis and TherapyFelix O. Kolb, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
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There has been an explosion of interest in osteoporosis as a major world-wide public health problem.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/osteoporosis.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC931.K338.2 - Osteoporosis - Diagnosis and ConsequencesFelix O. Kolb, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
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Osteoporosis is defined as a skeletal disorder
characterized by compromised bone strength (a thinning and weakening of
the bone) predisposing a person to an increased risk of fracture.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/osteodiagnosis.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC931.K338.3 - Osteoporosis - Evaluation, Prevention and Therapy
Felix O. Kolb, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD -
A great variety of options for the diagnosis and
treatment have become available. The public has become informed about
osteoporosis through the media, and osteoporosis has become a household
word. Yet we are not certain about the best way to diagnose and to
treat this multifactorial disorder
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/osteotherapy.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC931.K338.4 - Osteoporosis - How to Live Longer with Bones that are Stronger
Felix O. Kolb, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD -
Osteopenia and osteoporosis are common problems associated with age and cancer survivorship - leading to increased vertebral, hip and wrist and bone fractures. Breast and prostate cancer survivors may become osteoporotic with ovarian and androgen hormone deprivation therapy. Survivors need to follow a calcium rich diet with calcium supplements and vitamin D and seek guidance from their healthcare providers for possible drug treatment. Includes information about Osteoporosis and Bone Metastases, Endocrine Therapy, and Selective Aromatase Inhibitors.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivor/osteoissue.html
Link added 2008-09-28;
RC952 - Aging, Chronic disorders, and Older Adulthood Issues
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- RC952.A5.N170.1 - Would You Like to Look and Feel 10-15 Years Younger?
Neil F. Neimark, MD - The real goal of anti-aging health: adding quality years to your life. Learn to treat food as a powerful medicine. Eat 1 gram of protein for every 2 grams of carbohydrates. Fish oil in high enough doses to reduce silent inflammation. Include phytonutrient foods in abundance, usually about 10 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
http://www.cancerlynx.com/antiage.html
Link added 2009-01-25; - RC952.A5.R68.1 - Aging and Chronic Illness Healthy Lifestyles
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD - Diet, nutrition, and weight are healthy supportive care. Balance exercise and physical activity increase endurance, strength, flexibility. Brain stimulation of memory, and reasoning may decrease risk of Alzheimers and dementia. Reduce diabetic risk. Higher insulin levels of type 2 diabetes promote senile brain plaques. Increased blood pressure leads to heart disease and mini strokes. Treating depression may also improve quality of life.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/age.html
Link added 2008-09-28;
RC1090 - Transportation medicine
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- RC1090.W45.1 - Airline Travel with Oxygen
Cheska Wheatley - When I have needed oxygen to fly, I have always had my travel agent contact the airlines medical desk and they in turn contact me and my physician since they will need a prescription for the oxygen.
http://www.cancerlynx.com/airoxygen.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28
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