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Supportive Care in Cancer

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Nausea and Vomiting Management

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Controlling chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting with antiemetic drugs, dietary changes, and complementary therapies.

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Pain Management

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Relieving cancer-related pain through medications (analgesics, opioids), nerve blocks, and complementary therapies (acupuncture, massage).

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Psychosocial Support

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Assisting with the emotional, social, and psychological impacts of cancer. Methods include counseling, support groups, and psychosocial interventions.

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Infection Control

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Preventing and managing infections due to weakened immune systems. Strategies involve prophylactic antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals, as well as isolation techniques.

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Cognitive Function Support

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Addressing changes in memory, attention, and thinking using cognitive rehabilitation strategies and sometimes medications.

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Anemia Management

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Treatment of low red blood cell counts with blood transfusions, erythropoietin-stimulating agents, and iron supplements.

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Constipation Management

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Preventing and treating constipation through dietary fiber, hydration, and laxatives or stool softeners.

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Sexual Health and Fertility Preservation

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Addressing sexual dysfunction and offering options for fertility preservation before treatment begins, such as sperm banking or egg retrieval.

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Peripheral Neuropathy Management

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Alleviating nerve damage pain with medications, physical therapy, and occupational strategies.

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Cancer-related Cardiotoxicity Management

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Preventing and treating heart damage through medications, lifestyle changes, and monitoring heart function.

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Nutritional Support

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Ensuring adequate dietary intake to maintain weight and support immune function. Methods include dietary counseling, oral supplements, enteral feeding, and parenteral nutrition.

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Skin Care

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Managing skin problems with proper hygiene, topical agents, and wound care as necessary.

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Pulmonary Care

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Ensuring lung health and function with breathing exercises, bronchodilators, or oxygen therapy as needed.

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Mucositis Management

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Handling the painful inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes with mouthwashes, pain medications, and nutritional support.

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Bone Marrow Suppression Management

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Dealing with the decreased production of blood cells using growth factors, blood transfusions, and preventive measures.

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Thrombocytopenia Management

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Treatment of low platelet counts with platelet transfusions and drugs that boost platelet production.

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Hepatotoxicity Management

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Monitoring and mitigating liver damage by using liver-protective drugs, avoiding alcohol, and regular liver function tests.

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Fatigue Management

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Combating cancer-related fatigue with a mix of pharmacologic treatments, exercise programs, and energy conservation techniques.

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Lymphedema Management

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Reducing swelling through compression garments, manual lymph drainage, and physical therapy.

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Sleep Disturbance Management

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Improving sleep quality through sleep hygiene education, pharmacologic therapy, and treatment of underlying conditions.

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