September 25, 2012

Overcoming and Handling Side Effects of Cancer (3)


Complications and side effects are:

3) Radiation Inflammatory Bowel

Radiation Therapy (Radiotherapy) selsel can stop the growth of rapidly dividing, such as cancer cells. Because the normal selsel contained in the lining of the colon also divide rapidly, radiation treatment can also stop the growth of these cells, which can inhibit colon tissue to repair the cells. During colon cells die and are not replaceable, there will be problems in the intestines and stomach.



Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel

Treatment includes treating inflammatory bowel diarrhea, replacing lost fluids, increase the absorption capacity of the colon, relieve pain in the abdomen or the anus. symptoms will usually get better after getting treatment, changing your diet, and adequate rest. If symptoms worsen despite treatment, then cancer treatment should be stopped, at least for a while.

4. Hypercalcaemia

Occurs in 10-20% of cancer patients. Hypercalcaemia associated with cancer such as breast cancer and lung, and other types of blood cancers, particularly multiple myeloma early diagnosis and treatment will not only save lives in a short time, but also can enhance the ability of patients to undergo the therapy of cancer and improve the quality of life of patients.

Overcoming Hypercalcaemia
• Fluids are given to treat dehydration.
• Medications are given to stop the damage to the bone.

The severity of Hypercalcaemia, will affect the amount of care needed. Hypercalcaemia the weight would require immediate aggressive treatment. Hypercalcaemia is not severe should be treated in accordance with the symptoms that arise. Response of treatment will be seen from the loss of symptoms Hypercalcaemia and decreased levels of calcium in the blood.

5. Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea is an unpleasant feeling is felt in the throat and / or in the abdomen that can cause vomiting. Vomiting is a waste of stomach contents through the mouth. Although treatment has been done, nausea and vomiting remains a feared side effect of cancer therapy.

Measures to anticipate nausea and vomiting
Treatment to overcome the nausea and vomiting are often successful when symptoms are known and treated early. Although the anti-nausea drugs are not very effective, here are some things that can reduce symptoms:

• pictorial guide
• Hypnosis
• Relaxation
• The techniques of behavior change
• Conducting such a pleasant interlude with playing video games

Treatment for acute nausea that comes later
Acute and delayed nausea and vomiting are generally treated using anti-nausea medication. Some medicines only lasts in the body for a while, and need to be given more frequently; other drugs that can last longer in the body is given less frequently. Blood levels in the treatment, should always be constant to ensure effective control of nausea and vomiting.
Those are some forms of cancer effects and how to handle it. (*)

Overcoming and Handling Side Effects of Cancer (3)


Complications and side effects are:

3) Radiation Inflammatory Bowel

Radiation Therapy (Radiotherapy) selsel can stop the growth of rapidly dividing, such as cancer cells. Because the normal selsel contained in the lining of the colon also divide rapidly, radiation treatment can also stop the growth of these cells, which can inhibit colon tissue to repair the cells. During colon cells die and are not replaceable, there will be problems in the intestines and stomach.



Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel

Treatment includes treating inflammatory bowel diarrhea, replacing lost fluids, increase the absorption capacity of the colon, relieve pain in the abdomen or the anus. symptoms will usually get better after getting treatment, changing your diet, and adequate rest. If symptoms worsen despite treatment, then cancer treatment should be stopped, at least for a while.

4. Hypercalcaemia

Occurs in 10-20% of cancer patients. Hypercalcaemia associated with cancer such as breast cancer and lung, and other types of blood cancers, particularly multiple myeloma early diagnosis and treatment will not only save lives in a short time, but also can enhance the ability of patients to undergo the therapy of cancer and improve the quality of life of patients.

Overcoming Hypercalcaemia
• Fluids are given to treat dehydration.
• Medications are given to stop the damage to the bone.

The severity of Hypercalcaemia, will affect the amount of care needed. Hypercalcaemia the weight would require immediate aggressive treatment. Hypercalcaemia is not severe should be treated in accordance with the symptoms that arise. Response of treatment will be seen from the loss of symptoms Hypercalcaemia and decreased levels of calcium in the blood.

5. Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea is an unpleasant feeling is felt in the throat and / or in the abdomen that can cause vomiting. Vomiting is a waste of stomach contents through the mouth. Although treatment has been done, nausea and vomiting remains a feared side effect of cancer therapy.

Measures to anticipate nausea and vomiting
Treatment to overcome the nausea and vomiting are often successful when symptoms are known and treated early. Although the anti-nausea drugs are not very effective, here are some things that can reduce symptoms:

• pictorial guide
• Hypnosis
• Relaxation
• The techniques of behavior change
• Conducting such a pleasant interlude with playing video games

Treatment for acute nausea that comes later
Acute and delayed nausea and vomiting are generally treated using anti-nausea medication. Some medicines only lasts in the body for a while, and need to be given more frequently; other drugs that can last longer in the body is given less frequently. Blood levels in the treatment, should always be constant to ensure effective control of nausea and vomiting.
Those are some forms of cancer effects and how to handle it. (*)