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Supportive Care in Cancer
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Nausea and Vomiting Management
Controlling chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting with antiemetic drugs, dietary changes, and complementary therapies.
Pain Management
Relieving cancer-related pain through medications (analgesics, opioids), nerve blocks, and complementary therapies (acupuncture, massage).
Psychosocial Support
Assisting with the emotional, social, and psychological impacts of cancer. Methods include counseling, support groups, and psychosocial interventions.
Infection Control
Preventing and managing infections due to weakened immune systems. Strategies involve prophylactic antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals, as well as isolation techniques.
Cognitive Function Support
Addressing changes in memory, attention, and thinking using cognitive rehabilitation strategies and sometimes medications.
Anemia Management
Treatment of low red blood cell counts with blood transfusions, erythropoietin-stimulating agents, and iron supplements.
Constipation Management
Preventing and treating constipation through dietary fiber, hydration, and laxatives or stool softeners.
Sexual Health and Fertility Preservation
Addressing sexual dysfunction and offering options for fertility preservation before treatment begins, such as sperm banking or egg retrieval.
Peripheral Neuropathy Management
Alleviating nerve damage pain with medications, physical therapy, and occupational strategies.
Cancer-related Cardiotoxicity Management
Preventing and treating heart damage through medications, lifestyle changes, and monitoring heart function.
Nutritional Support
Ensuring adequate dietary intake to maintain weight and support immune function. Methods include dietary counseling, oral supplements, enteral feeding, and parenteral nutrition.
Skin Care
Managing skin problems with proper hygiene, topical agents, and wound care as necessary.
Pulmonary Care
Ensuring lung health and function with breathing exercises, bronchodilators, or oxygen therapy as needed.
Mucositis Management
Handling the painful inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes with mouthwashes, pain medications, and nutritional support.
Bone Marrow Suppression Management
Dealing with the decreased production of blood cells using growth factors, blood transfusions, and preventive measures.
Thrombocytopenia Management
Treatment of low platelet counts with platelet transfusions and drugs that boost platelet production.
Hepatotoxicity Management
Monitoring and mitigating liver damage by using liver-protective drugs, avoiding alcohol, and regular liver function tests.
Fatigue Management
Combating cancer-related fatigue with a mix of pharmacologic treatments, exercise programs, and energy conservation techniques.
Lymphedema Management
Reducing swelling through compression garments, manual lymph drainage, and physical therapy.
Sleep Disturbance Management
Improving sleep quality through sleep hygiene education, pharmacologic therapy, and treatment of underlying conditions.
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