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Managing TSH Levels After Total Thyroidectomy
WEBSep 8, 2015 · For those who are considered to be low-risk patients, the recommendation is to maintain the serum TSH level just below the lower limit of the normal TSH range, 0.1 to 0.4 mU/ mL. 2 In high-risk ...
Tumor Markers (Fact Sheet) - Oncology Nurse Advisor
WEBApr 4, 2016 · Tumor markers are used to help detect, diagnose, and manage some types of cancer. Although an elevated level of a tumor marker may suggest the presence of cancer, this alone is not enough to ...
Simple Adjustment Key to Paclitaxel Infusion Protocol That …
WEBMay 20, 2018 · WASHINGTON, DC — An infusion titration schedule that includes clearing the initial saline or priming solution in the IV tubing can significantly reduce hypersensitivity reactions in patients ...
Corticosteroids for infusion reactions - Oncology Nurse Advisor
WEBDec 1, 2012 · Corticosteroids for infusion reactions. PDF of Pharmacist 1212. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) and hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) are used to treat infusion reactions to chemotherapy and other ...
Artificial Sweeteners and Cancer Risk (Fact Sheet)
WEBJan 2, 2018 · Artificial sweeteners, also called sugar substitutes, are substances that are used instead of sucrose (table sugar) to sweeten foods and beverages. Because artificial sweeteners are many times ...
Managing superior vena cava compression - Oncology Nurse …
WEBJan 22, 2010 · The superior vena cava carries blood from the head, arms and upper trunk to the heart, and approximately one-third of the venous return to the heart. SVCO is caused by intrinsic or extrinsic ...
Wait Times From Cancer Diagnosis to First Treatment Longer, …
WEBGreater efforts are needed to prevent treatment delays for patients with cancer, according to research presented at the 2017 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual meeting.
Bone Pain Due to White Blood Cell Growth Factors
WEBFeb 23, 2016 · Bone pain may also be more common in patients who are younger or are receiving taxanes (eg, paclitaxel [Taxol]). 2. Bone pain from white blood cell growth factors involves multiple factors ...
Transfusion Indications for Patients With Cancer
WEBFeb 26, 2015 · Transfusions. RBC transfusion is common in the treatment of patients with cancer. 1-4 Overall, patients with oncological and hematological malignancies use around 34% of the RBC supply. 1 In ...
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