You will need to lie flat for 30 to 60 minutes after the procedure. This will help the chemo travel throughout your CSF and kill cancer cells. It will also help prevent a headache.What are the risks of IT chemo?IT chemo may cause a headache, fever, nausea, or vomiting. It may also...
The field of antiemetic drugs has led to much research because so many people suffer from nausea and vomiting as a side effect of chemotherapy or from opioid analgesics. The anticholinergic scopolamine has been made into a transdermal patch that is often used by people going to surgery, going ...
Chemotherapy: what you need to know about the safe handling of cytotoxic drugs: Cytotoxic systemic anticancer therapy agents can be hazardous to nurses involved in their preparation or administrationdoi:10.7748/cnp.20.6.12.s6ONCOLOGY nursingINDUSTRIAL safetyCANCER chemotherapy...
A family history of colon cancer A stomach condition, such as stomach ulcers caused by bacteria Stomach surgery Cigarette smokingWhat are the signs and symptoms of stomach cancer?Heartburn, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain Loss of appetite Diarrhea or constipation Unexplained weight loss Feeling blo...
Here are some of them. FDA approvalNew prescription drugs need FDA approval. Medicines sold over the counter don’t need it if the agency has already OK’d the active ingredients for over-the-counter use. That’s usually the case for common medicines sold for cold and allergy symptoms, ...
Cases of lung cancer and ovarian cancer have been linked to talc and large awards made for deaths linked to talc in American Courts. Four different types of mesothelioma? The four different types of mesothelioma are named for the area of the body they affect. The most common type of the ...
Immunotherapy holds a lot of promise as acancer treatment. Still, it can cause some problems. You might have a bad reaction.The area where the medication goes into your body could hurt,itch, swell, turn red, or get sore. There are side effects. Some types of immunotherapy rev up your ...
The infamous brothers are serving life sentences behind bars without the possibility of parole. There has been a recent call for their release, with Tammi and several other family members rallying for th...
Breast Cancer Prevention Partners note that parabens are linked to breast cancer cell growthand can even block the effects of chemotherapy drugs. Furthermore, a few types of parabens have been banned by the European Commission due to their harmful effects, although these are still allowed in ...
Radiation kills cancer cells and may stop the cancer from spreading. It may be given alone or with chemotherapy. A bone marrow transplant is a procedure to replace your bone marrow with healthy marrow. You are usually given bone marrow from a donor. Sometimes your own marrow may be used if...