RC734-751 Bronchoscopy, Chemical Pleurodesis
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- RC734.C301.1 - Bronchoscopy Introduction
Carolyn Clary-Macy, RN, OCN, UCSF Thoracic Surgery
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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
Dyspnea
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- 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.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.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
- RC889.R505.2 - Cancer Survivor Fertility
Mitchell Rosen, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
- New treatment options are making fertility a possibility for many cancer survivors. Cancer therapy effects will depend on age, type of cancer, and method of treatment.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivorship/fertility.html
Link added 2011-03-28;
- RC889.S567.1 - Cancer and the Chance of Children
Gina M. Shaw
- Cancer therapy in reproductive years can impair fertility - chemotherapy can attack supply of remaining eggs, radiation zaps sperm inside testicles, hormonal treatments shut down menstrual cycle and premature menopause. Breast cancer BRCA1 mutation may impair fertility and conceiving. Chances of pregnancy after chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or other treatments might be better than you think.
http://www.cancerlynx.com/children.html
Link added 2011-04-11;
RC921 - Incontinence - Urinary and Fecal
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- RC921.I5.R68.1 - Incontinence - Urinary and Fecal
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD and Cigal Kadoch, BA
- Incontinence can have a devastating psychological, physical effect and economic impact. Embarrassment and stigma may cause people to limit activities, withdraw from social life, family and friends into isolation. Lifestyle changes, behavioral modifications, medical and possibly surgical treatments can relieve urinary and fecal incontinence.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivorship/incontinent.html
Link added 2009-11-08;
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