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RC300-699 Anemia, Coronary Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Lymphedema, Obesity, Sleep Disorders, Strokes, Neuropathy, Tobacco and Smoking Cessation |
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RC358.5 Stroke
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- RC358.5.L510.1 - Stroke
Jay S. Luxenberg, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD - A stroke is a highly treatable disease like a heart attack, but one must immediately get to a stroke center or hospital for early treatment. Due to delays, many are left with major physical debilities that totally change their lives. Signs of a stroke are sudden onset of dizziness, unsteadiness, a sudden fall, visual dimness, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, numbness, weakness in face, arms, legs
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivor/stroke.html
Link added 2008-09-28;
RC409 - Neuropathy
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- RC409.N303.1 - Neuropathy from Chemotherapy
Zoe Ngo, PharmD -
Chemotherapy can have adverse effects on the nervous
system. Some chemotherapy such as vincristine, cisplatin, and
paclitaxel have been known to cause symptoms of neuropathy such as
numbness, tingling and pain in the extremities, mild weakness, and
constipation. Severe nerve damage may cause impaired walking abilities,
severe bladder dysfunction, and disabling sensory loss. These side
effects may improve or disappear after the discontinuation of
chemotherapy
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/neuropathy.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC409.W424.1 - Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy Fact Sheet
Meredith A. Wampler, PT, DPTSc and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD -
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy describes damage to the
peripheral nervous system and the rest of the body, caused by some
chemotherapy agents. Commonly used chemotherapy agents associated with
peripheral neuropathy are listed
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/nervepain.php
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC409.W424.2 - Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy Fact Sheet- References
Meredith A. Wampler, PT, DPTSc and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD -
References for Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Commonly used chemotherapy agents associated with peripheral neuropathy are listed
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/nervepainref.html
Link added 2006-07-18; reviewed 2008-09-28
RC547 Sleep Disorders
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- RC547.B148.1 - Helpful Tips for Sleep
Mary Lou Barr, Glenda Strieter and Jeanne Turner -
I could not sleep in bed. Bed too hard -- couldn't lie on right side because of shoulder, not on left side because of hip, not on my back because of spine, and sleeping on my stomach has always bothered my back. But I got tired of sleeping in the recliner all the time.
http://www.cancerlynx.com/sleep.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC547.C326.1 - Sleep Disorders and Management
David Claman, MD -
Sleep is a basic human need, which is as important for good health as
diet and exercise. Getting an adequate amount of good quality sleep is
vital for alert mental functioning during the daytime.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/sleep_disorders.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28
- RC547.C326.2 - The Role of Sleep in Health, Disease, and Therapy
David Claman, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD - Cancer survivors have many potential physical and psychological issues which may disturb sleep. Four main categories of insomnia are medical causes, psychiatric, situational and pharmacologic. Survivors may be waking up because of shortness of breath from lung problems, ulcer pain, chronic arthritis in the hips or knees or hands, prescription drug side effects, anxiety or depression.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivor/sleep.html
Link added 2008-09-28;
RC567 Tobacco and Smoking Cessation
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- RC567.R68.1 - An Approach to Stopping Smoking
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD - Stopping smoking becomes a vital part of therapy and survival programs. Those who smoke may have increased side effects complicating chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical recovery. A therapeutic tobacco intervention program makes a difference.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/smoke.html
Link added 2008-09-28; - RC567.R68.2 - Tobacco and Cancer
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD - Tobacco use is one of the leading causes of death in America causally related to lung, bladder, head and neck, cervix, kidney, and esophagus cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, emphysema, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Smoking is a tough addiction to break because of physiological and a psychological dependence on nicotine.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivor/tobacco.html
Link added 2008-09-28;
RC628 Obesity
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- RC628.R68.1 - Obesity
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD - When you lose weight you can reduce your cancer risk and promote your longevity. Excess fats in your diet can create free radicals that can damage cell membranes. Fruits and vegetables in the diet contain phytochemicals that help neutralize excess free radicals. Comorbid diseases are also related to excess weight, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and gallbladder disease.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivor/obesity.html
Link added 2008-09-28;
RC641 Anemia
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- RC641.R68.1 - Anemia Causes and Treatment
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD - Anemia is associated with fatigue - a feeling of
weakness or diminished physical and mental capacity unrelieved by rest
(fatigue). Additional symptoms include diminished ability to perform
daily functions and possibly impaired cognitive function
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/anemiacause.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC641.R68.2 - A Simple Anemia Overview
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD - Anemia is defined as a pathologic deficiency in the oxygen-carrying material of the blood
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/anemiaintro.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28
- RC641.R68.3 - Supportive Care For Anemias In Cancer Patients
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD -
Cancer is an inflammatory process giving rise to many chronic conditions such as anemia. Cancer therapies, such as radiation or chemotherapy, decrease bone marrow production of red blood cells as well as a decreased ability to respond to erythropoietin. Cancer patients often lose blood due to surgery or become anemic from poor nutrition, chemotherapy and hormonal therapy.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/anemiasupport.html
Link added 2008-09-28; - RC641.R68.4 - Anemia Issues
Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD -
Anemia is associated with fatigue - a feeling of weakness or diminished physical and mental capacity unrelieved by rest (fatigue). Additional symptoms include diminished ability to perform daily functions and possibly impaired cognitive function, headache, dizziness, chest pain and shortness of breath, nausea, depression and occasionally pain. These symptoms are often complicated by coexisting disease
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/anemia.html
Link added 2008-09-28;
RC646 - Lymphedema
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- RC646.A5.1 - Helpful Tips for Lymphedema
Alexandra Andrews, Beverley Burns, LAc, OMD, Sarah Holmes, CH, Betty Segal, CMT, Joanne Thompson - Ideas for living with lymphedema includes skin brushing technique, soup and herbal recipes, warnings and more
http://www.cancerlynx.com/lymphedema.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC646.A5.2 - Truncal Lymphedema - A Patient's Tale
Alexandra Andrews - Lymphedema affects breast cancer patients and survivors with discomfort, chronic pain, debility and loss of function. Truncal lymphedema symptoms - swelling in the torso, chest, arms, shoulder, collarbones, back, scar lines, subcutaneous fatty tissues occurs from blockage of the lymphatic system after surgery, radiotherapy to lymph nodes, and sometimes chemotherapy. Acupuncture helpful for truncal lymphedema. Quality of life issues - fear of recurrence, clothing, fatigue, sleep, anxiety, depression. Cum hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy.?
http://www.cancerlynx.com/truncal.php
Link added 2008-12-12; reviewed 2008-12-14 - RC646.A257.1 - Exercise If At Lymphedema Risk
Naomi Aaronson, MA, OTR/L, CHT - The benefits of exercise are profound to the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Avoiding it entirely, can be damaging to both mind and body.
http://www.cancerlynx.com/lymphexercise.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC646.C356.1 - Lymphedema Overview
John P. Cooke, MD, PhD, Andrzej Szuba, MD, PhD, Stanley G. Rockson, MD and Gary Abrams, MD - Lymphedema is a swelling caused by a buildup of
fluid (lymph) in the soft tissues of the limbs. This buildup often
occurs after surgical removal of lymph nodes or after radiation therapy
to lymph nodes because of damage to the lymphatic system
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/lymphover.php
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC646.C356.2 - Lymphedema Guide
John P. Cooke, MD, PhD, Andrzej Szuba, MD, PhD, Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD - Lymphedema is a chronic problem causing distress, pain, and loss of function, anxiety, and daily reminder of a persistent cancer problem. It may develop soon after surgery or radiotherapy or months or years post therapy.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/lymphguide.php
Link added 2008-09-28; - RC646.C356.3 - Lymphedema
John P. Cooke, MD, PhD, Andrzej Szuba, MD, PhD, Alexandra Andrews, Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD -
Lymphedema, swelling in the soft tissues of the limbs, is a chronic problem that may cause distress, pain, loss of function, disability, disfigurement with self-image problems, and anxiety. It may develop soon after surgery or radiotherapy or even months or years after therapy. Emotional problems associated with lymphedema are not uncommon especially with adolescent patients.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/lymphissue.html
Link added 2008-09-28; - RC646.M71.1 - Lymphedema And Using The Computer
Francine Manuel, RPT, Alexandra Andrews, Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD and Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS - The problem of persistent swelling of one or both arms after trauma of any kind can affect computer usage especially for people who have to work on the computer for prolonged periods of time. Swelling can occur after insect bites, allergic reactions, trauma, fractures or surgery with lymph node dissection
http://www.cancerlynx.com/computerlymph.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC646.M71.2 - Lower Body Lymphedema
Francine Manuel, RPT - Lymphedema of the lower extremities can be a
debilitating condition...prostate, lung, liver, lymphomas, ovarian and
abdominal cancers can cause swelling of the legs which can come from
any compression or surgical removal of the lymph nodes.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/lowerlymph.php
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC646.S196.1 - Introduction and Treatments for Lymphedema
Sabrina S. Selim, MD, Francine Manuel, RPT, Cheryl Ewing, MD, Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD - A normal lymphatic system consists of blind-end
vessels which collect the fluid that bathes and nourish the tissues.
They help to destroy bacteria, cancerous cells or other wastes that
make their way into this lymph fluid
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/lymph.php
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC646.S196.2 - Living with Lymphedema
Sabrina S. Selim, MD, Francine Manuel, RPT, Cheryl Ewing, MD, Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD - Living with lymphedema is challenging on a variety
of psychological levels. Several women stated that they had a harder
time enduring/suffering through the reformulation of self following the
advent of lymphedema than their diagnosis and treatment of breast
cancer.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/lymphlive.php
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28 - RC646.S196.3 - Lymphedema Issues References
Sabrina S. Selim, MD, Francine Manuel, RPT, Cheryl Ewing, MD, Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD -
References for Cancer Supportive Care Lymphedema Issues
shttp://www.cancersupportivecare.com/lymphref.html
Link added 2006-05-21; reviewed 2008-09-28
RC660 Diabetes Mellitus
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- RC660.R511.1 - Diabetes Mellitus
Robert J. Rushakoff, MD, FACP - Diabetes mellitus a chronic disease - the body is not able to store and use sugar leading to hyperglycemia, high levels of glucose in the blood. The goal is to keep blood glucose as close to normal as possible with a healthy diet and exercise, reducing progression and complications of diabetes such as - retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, atherosclerosis and strokes. When diabetics aggressively control their blood pressure and cholesterol levels, the risk of cardiovascular disease decreases dramatically.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivor/diabetic.html
Link added 2008-01-08; reviewed 2008-08-02
RC685.C6 Coronary Heart Disease
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- RC685.C6.M509.1 - Heart Disease
Gary F. Milechman, MD, FACC and Jay S. Luxenberg, MD - We can eliminate much of the death and disability caused by heart disease. Coronary artery atherosclerosis is the process that leads to heart attacks, chest pain, angina, sudden death. Fatty deposits in blood vessels can be reduced with diet, exercise and stress reduction.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivor/heart.html
Link added 2008-01-08; reviewed 2008-08-02
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