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Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day - November 10
The World NET Community announces the first Worldwide NET Cancer Awareness Day on November 10, 2010, to raise awareness about cancers called neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and the need for timely detection and diagnosis.
Physical Symptoms Prevalent No Matter What Stage of Cancer
Twenty-two physical symptoms associated with cancer – symptoms often unrecognized and undertreated – are prevalent in all types of cancers, regardless of whether the person is newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or is a cancer survivor, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Cancer Care Comes of Age
by Deborah Boyle, RN, MSN, FAAN
Older people with cancer often have a different set of concerns than other adults with cancer. Cancer care needs to be specifically tailored to this ever-growing population.
Cancer, the Flu, and You in the 2010-2011 Flu Season
Living with cancer increases your risk for complications from influenza ("flu"). If you have cancer now or have had cancer in the past, you are at higher risk for complications from the seasonal flu or influenza, including hospitalization and death. To help prepare you for the flu this season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) answers some of your most important questions about special considerations for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers for the flu.
Managing Cancer-Related Anemia
by Lori Smith, MSN, CRNP
Anemia is a common symptom experienced by people who are receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. It is a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume. There are a multitude of causes for anemia, including pre-existing or current conditions, hereditary conditions, renal insufficiency, nutritional deficits, chronic anemia, hemolysis, and malignancy.
When to Call the Doctor During Cancer Treatment
Cancer and cancer treatments may cause side effects that require the immediate attention of your doctor and healthcare team. But knowing when to call the doctor during treatment is difficult.
Are You At Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Deep vein thrombosis (also called DVT or blood clots) occurs when a blood clot forms in a large vein. Part of a clot may break off and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism and, possibly, death. Everyone should know the risk factors, symptoms, and steps they can take to protect themselves.
Update on Urologic Cancers
- External Beam Radiation for Prostate Cancer Increases Risk of Hip Fracture
- Preoperative Mitomycin-C Instillation Decreases Risk of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Nephron-Sparing Surgery Best Option for People with Common Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease
- Active Surveillance a Viable Option for Men with Prostate Cancer
