Transparency is crucial when cancer has metastasized, and the patient is nearing the end of their life. In these circumstances, honest communication between healthcare providers, patients, and their loved ones is essential. It enables patients to make educated and informed decisions about their care and prepares them for the next…
Jenni Daniel BSN, RN
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Integrative Medicine
What is integrative medicine? Integrative medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that combines conventional medicine with complementary therapies and practices. It aims to treat the whole person, not just the disease, by addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health. Integrative medicine can be a useful addition to…
Julie Scott, DNP
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Laugier-Hunziker Syndrome (LHS)
What is Laugier-Hunziker Syndrome (LHS) Laugier-Hunziker Syndrome (LHS) is a rare disorder that affects the pigment of the skin and mucous membranes of the mouth. LHS is also known as idiopathic lenticular mucocutaneous pigmentation. LHS is a benign (non-cancerous) condition and does not cause any serious health problems. The main…
Julie Scott, DNP
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Cystic lung disease
What is Cystic lung disease? Cystic lung disease is a condition that causes cysts or fluid-filled sacs to form in the lungs. These cysts can interfere with normal lung function and lead to a variety of symptoms. Here's an overview of the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cystic lung disease.…
Julie Scott, DNP
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Wilms tumor
What is Wilms tumor? Wilms tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is a rare type of kidney cancer that mainly affects children. In this article, we will discuss the symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of Wilms tumor. Symptoms The most common symptom of Wilms tumor is a painless swelling or…
Julie Scott, DNP
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What to avoid during chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a common treatment for cancer that uses powerful drugs to kill cancer cells. While chemotherapy can be effective in treating cancer, it can also have side effects. There are several things that patients should avoid when getting chemotherapy to help minimize these side effects and ensure the best…
Julie Scott, DNP
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Chemotherapy and risk of infection
What is Chemotherapy? Chemotherapy is a form of cancer treatment that uses powerful drugs to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells. While chemotherapy can be highly effective in treating cancer, it also comes with a number of side effects, including an increased risk of infection. Chemotherapy can also damage healthy cells…
Julie Scott, DNP
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Cancer Treatments
After you have received your diagnosis, you will be offered a plan to treat your cancer. There are many factors that go into recommendations, which also means there may be changes along the way, and deviations from the initial plan. Treatments are tailored to your specific tumor type, grade, pathology,…
Jenni Daniel BSN, RN
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So You’ve Been Diagnosed With Cancer… Now what?
Breathe…. You’ve been given the news that you have cancer, so now what? There are a million thoughts, emotions, feelings, and reactions that accompany a cancer diagnosis. I assure you any and ALL are normal reactions. It’s important to learn about your cancer and ask questions. You will be…
Jenni Daniel BSN, RN
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How Is Cancer Diagnosed? Part 2
This is part two of two articles discussing ‘How Is Cancer Diagnosed?’. A biopsy is many times the only way to tell for sure if you have cancer. This will review the multiple types of biopsies your doctor may want to perform or send you. Biopsy- A biopsy is a…
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