Hair loss, vomiting, infection, nausea, and weight loss were ranked as the most feared side effects of cancer treatment for the group as they began treatment. Patients beginning chemotherapy endorsed frequent or
Hair loss, fatigue, treatment-related problems, nausea and infections/low blood counts were the most frequently described problems during the first interviews. Patients used coping strategies suggested by physicians and nurses. Six months later, hair problems, fatigue, weight gain, menopausal problems,...
Chemotherapy and hair loss Your hair grows out of tiny skin structures called hair follicles. Chemotherapy damages these follicles, causing hair to fall out. Depending on the drug, you might have hair loss or thinning just on your head, or also on your eyebrows, eyelashes, armpits, arm and ...
Changes in your taste and smell can make it hard to eat or drink enough. These changes can cause unwanted loss of appetite, low body weight, poor quality of life, and diminished well-being.3However, there arestrategies that can helppeople to cope with taste changes until they return to no...
Dr. Rodgers speaks from personal experience in this area: She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 and received TC chemotherapy, an experience that she says helps her in the clinic because she knows firsthandwhat having the treatment feels like. Here are some of the strategies recommended ...
To cope with depression, it's important for cancer patients to prioritize their mental health. Speaking with a mental health professional who specializes in cancer care can help patients process their emotions and develop coping strategies. Therapy, meditation, and mindfulness prac...
In this review, we have provided an insight into the adverse effects of breast chemotherapy and their impact on various bodily functions. Apart from that, we have also tried to discuss the possible treatment strategies along with cancer treatment that can decrease the severity of cancer therapy. ...
understanding. When patients explain what they learned in their own words, healthcare professionals can assess whether the patient has understood the information correctly. In this way, the teach-back method helps clinicians identify misunderstandings and adjust their communication strategies accordingly [10...
Dealing with Hair Loss 207 Pampering your hair while you have it 207 Making plans in advance 208 Recognizing Depression 210 Asking for help 210 Working through fear and grief 211 Part V: Your Success Strategies: Assembling Your Support Team 213 ...
An understanding information need of patients can help to ensure that individual's coping strategies and self-management.doi:10.4103/apjon.apjon_69_17Neşe UysalFilizÜnal ToprakSevinç KutlutürkanAytenŞentürk ErenelMedknow Publications & Media Pvt LtdAsia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing...