Managing TSH Levels After Total Thyroidectomy
Sep 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 ...
Bone Pain Due to White Blood Cell Growth Factors
Feb 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 ...
Function of a micron filter - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Apr 6, 2015 · A 5-micron filter removes large particles that may have been introduced during product preparation, such as glass particles from glass ampules. The 0.22-micron filter is one of the smallest used ...
Wait Times From Cancer Diagnosis to First Treatment Longer, …
Greater 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.
Cost vs Benefits: The Controversy Over Proton Beam Radiotherapy
Most proton beam facilities costs less, $20 million to $150 million for single- and multiroom facilities, according to Scott Warwick, executive director of the National Association of Proton ...
Tumor Markers (Fact Sheet) - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Apr 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 ...
Radiation Oncology Nursing: Dedicated Roles Can Improve Care
September 27, 2024. In the evolving landscape of oncology care, nursing roles are increasingly pivotal in enhancing patient experiences and optimizing treatment processes. Radiation oncology ...
Radiotherapy side effects: Understanding pelvic radiation disease
Apr 17, 2013 · The molecular and physiologic mechanisms leading to pelvic radiation disease are complex, and symptoms related to gastrointestinal and urinary tract dysfunction can be diverse, frequently arising ...
Large-volume IM injections: A review of best practices
PDF of Feature 0213. Intramuscular (IM) injection is one of many routes for administering medications, including antibiotics, vaccines, hormonal therapies, and corticosteroids. 1,2 Even when ...
Transfusion Indications for Patients With Cancer
Feb 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 ...