Chemo-Radiation Therapy Case

cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses high-energy x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing. Immunotherapy is a treatment that uses the patient’s immune system to fight cancer. Lastly targeted therapy, is the treatment that uses drugs and other substances to attack cancer cells. Some of these treatments are standard and others are being clinically tested in clinical trials. Patients may enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment. Follow-up tests may be needed.

Most chemotherapy drugs are given as a course of up to ten sessions (cycles) of treatment. This will depend on the type of drug you are having. At each treatment session you will be given the chemotherapy drug through a drip (infusion). This involves running a liquid containing the drug through a fine tube (cannula) into a vein in your arm. This allows the drug to enter the bloodstream and travel throughout the body.

A lot of thought and soul-searching went into my decision to further my education and pursue my master’s degree. Having waited until after I started my family to really go after my educational goals involved a lot sacrifice. Completing 6 years of schooling to obtain the profession I am in; while also being a military spouse and mother of three took dedication, motivation, and perseverance. Throughout my time obtaining my education in the field of Radiation Therapy, I developed an appreciation and passion for learning as well as teaching. Realizing that I could bridge my love of healthcare with my passion for education inspired me to set a goal for myself, that I am now trying to achieve.

The risk of developing pancreatic cancer is lower among non-smokers, and people who maintain a healthy weight and limit their consumption of red or processed meat. A smoker's chance of developing the disease decreases if they stop smoking, and almost returns to that of the rest of the population after 20 years. Pancreatic cancer can be treated with surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, palliative care, or a combination of these. Treatment options are partly based on the cancer stage. Surgery is the only treatment that can cure the disease; it may also be done to try to improve quality of life without the potential for cure. Pain management and medications to improve digestion are sometimes needed. Early palliative care is recommended even for those receiving treatment that aims for a cure.

• Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible. Sometimes the whole liver is removed and replaced with a healthy liver (liver transplant).

Mayo Clinic PRT (Moertel, Lancet 1969; PMID: 4186452) randomized 64 patients with locally advanced unresectable pancreatic ACA to RT alone vs. chemoRT (35 to 40 Gy +/- concurrent 5-FU). Survival was significantly improved with chemoRT (10.4 vs. 6.3 months). A subsequent Gastrointestinal Tumor Study Group Trial 9273 also demonstrated benefit with chemoRT (Moertel, Cancer 1981; PMID: 7284971). Patients (194) were randomized to RT alone (60 Gy) vs. chemoRT to 40 Gy vs. chemoRT to 60 Gy. RT was given as a split course with 2 weeks between each 20 Gy. Chemo was 5-FU 500 mg/m2/d on d1-3 of each 20 Gy course and then maintenance 5-FU for 2 years. Concurrent chemoRT improved MS compared to RT alone, and there was a trend toward better survival

The aim of the treatment is to remove the tumor without damaging the tissues around the tumor.Treatment may include liver resection, radiation and medication.The treatment for malignant tumor is liver resection,chemotherapy

Reynolds, R. B., & Folloder, J. (2014). Clinical Management of Pancreatic Cancer. Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology, 5(5), 356–364. Retrieved July 9, 2017, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4457174/

The Radiotherapy department has invited an independent team to investigate two separate incidents, reported by a Consultant Oncologist, in a radiotherapy department. This is required under the guidance of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations in Radiotherapy (IR(ME)R) as a human error has led to an exposure much greater than intended to a specific individual (Royal College of Radiologists 2000).  Previous incidents if enough words left

The surgery is hard to perform because the pancreas is a soft tissue and filled with blood and liquid etc. therefore making it hard to cut and remove. Chemotherapy is offered after the surgery, if it is performed to try and prevent the cancer returning. If the pancreatic cancer is metastatic, chemotherapy is offered to help with quality of life and trying to extend the patient’s life.

One of the vital components of a radiation therapy position is the ability to work as a valued team member. I spent two months in a clinic that lacked a strong team dynamic. I believe this started with the lead therapist who was disconnected from the team and it felt as though the team was constantly fighting against each other. This lack of leadership and team dynamic was taking a tool on the work flow on the department but most of all it was affecting the patients. When I was there I could tell that some of the patients were affected by the lack of communication. Being new in this field and the department I found it difficult to witness this and not say anything.

INTRODUCTION Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death Worldwide. It is the eighth most common cause of death from cancer in both individuals. Higher incidence is noted as thirteen because of the very poor prognosis. Less than 5% of all patients are still alive only for 5 years after initial diagnosis. It is rarely detected in the early stages and conventional cancer treatment failed due to high resistance to chemotherapy.

The numbers of people who are dying due to crucial diseases such as cancer have

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As described above the zinc is required to fight against the disease. Toxicity causes the major health problems. On the other hand, the exposure plays a crucial role to develop the toxicity in organs and body systems. Duration of zinc exposure has acute and chronic health effect to the body. For the activation of the enzymes and t-cell and activate the immune system, human body required the zinc. On other hand deficiency of zinc impaired the body function too. The federal government and other health institute recommended zinc intake which is necessary for the human. The zinc supplement found commonly from the dietary supplements.