Lymphedema, with the associated swelling and pain, is a significant problem in breast cancer survivors. As a result, nurses should understand this complex problem so that they can inform breast cancer patients of their lifelong risk of developing this complication [10]To reduce/prevent lymphedema, nurses should educate breast cancer survivors to follow self-care regimen for controlling symptoms and avoiding exacerbation, such as performing daily skin care; wearing gloves during activities to prevent skin breaks; preventing injury in the affected side; preventing muscle strain; and promoting lymph drainage (i.e. elevate the affected arm, engage in regular, light aerobic exercise daily, maintain optimal body weight and wear a well-fitted compression garment when traveling by air) [25].
Self-care is one of the most important parts in post-operative patients’ further life and health recovery. Specific nursing intervention in the post-operative period is essential in promoting healing and improving patient’s quality of life. The purpose of this research is to analyse the effect of a nurse-directed intervention on post-operative self-care ability in breast cancer patients to find out the relationship between a nurse-directed intervention and self-care agency variables. A three-month quantitative quasi-experimental design will be performed using non-random sample of 60 participants. The intervention
The phase I interview conducted at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, Pennsylvania, with Lauren McCracken, manager of the lymphedema department.
16. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a patient experiencing myelosuppression secondary to chemotherapy for cancer treatment?
In the world today, there are approximately about 10 in one million people who are affected by the disease called myositis. With it being a rare, myositis is a disease in which the skin and muscle fibers become damaged or inflamed which result in muscle weakness. There are many different types of myositis along with causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
North Dallas Dermatology Associates is a dermatology clinic that is located in Dallas, Texas. North Dallas Dermatology Associates was established in 2000. Their services include cosmetic dermatology, medical dermatology, facial treatments, body contouring and skin tightening, and laser treatments. Their cosmetic dermatology treatments include Botox, Dysport, Cosmetic Fillers, Juvederm Voluma, Sculptra Aesthetic, and more. Their facial treatments include chemical peels, facials, OxyGeneo, microdermabrasion, and MicroNeedling with PRP. Their dermatologists are board-certified.
Women who experience lymphedema after breast and lymph node removal often experience many physical and psychological struggles, that no one will quite understand unless you are the one living with the condition. More women are being diagnosed with breast cancer, or finding out they are carriers of the gene for breast cancer than ever before. Technology has allowed for earlier detection and better treatment options, with increasing survivor rates. As the survival numbers increase and more women are living with the aftermath of breast cancer treatment. Initial cancer treatment is not always life long, but the side effects to treatment can be. Women who experience lymphedema will likely experience a variety of emotional, physical, and psychological changes, some of theses changes are not able to be put in perspective until one researches it or experiences it for themselves.
spleen is a place for immune function, and it kills defective or aged red blood
The study was composed of two groups. The control group received the usual breast cancer care. The experimental group received the usual care and some additional components including four teaching sessions completed within the first month and regular follow-up calls. Intervention
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Education sessions provided by trained staff Qld Cancer Foundation, stomal therapist, physiotherapist specialising in lymphoedema, past and
Review of the Efficacy of Complete Decongestive Therapy versus Low Level Laser Therapy for Lymphedema Treatment
This fluid is expelled from the body's capillaries and gathers either under the skin or in the body's internal organs.
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that has a lifelong effect on cancer survivors’ quality of life. Many previous studies reported that increase of lymphedema was associated with decrease quality of life, particularly, physical functioning such as functioning in domestic environment in the long period of time [20, 21, 22]. A previous study by Kwan, Jackson, Weir, Dingee, McGregor, and Olivotto [23] showed that patients with lymphedema report an impaired quality of life, as compared to survivors without lymphedema. Additionally, lymphedema exacts tremendous physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and emotional cost on breast cancer survivors experiencing it [24, 25]. Although swelling or edema within the tissue is not in itself painful, the stretching of nerve fibers
Edema is an abnormal buildup of fluids. It is more common in your legs and thighs. Swelling of the feet and ankles is common and becomes more likely as you get older. It is also common in looser tissues, like around the eyes. There are many possible causes of edema. Eating too much salt and being on your feet or sitting for a long time can cause edema in your legs and ankles. Hot weather may make edema worse.
While the completion of treatment is excitedly anticipated, many cancer survivors would still be disturbed by the emotional and physical tribulation of their breast cancer trajectory (Surbone & Peccatori, 2006). This is because, the impact of cancer remains long even after treatment ended. Besides the common issues that accompany any cancer diagnosis, breast cancer survivors also have to deal with exclusive concerns such as decreased sexual function, relationship issues, fears about genetic inheritability of cancer and complications from this disease such as lymphedema (Hodgkinson, Butow, Fuchs, et al., 2007). Therefore, the completion of treatment does not equate to lesser need for health care. Long term health issues related to breast cancer survivors have thus emerged as a public health concern.