Contemporary Issues in Lung Cancer: A Nursing PerspectiveIn the United States, lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death. Even more devastating is its five-year survival rate of only 15.8%. Despite these dismal facts, lung cancer receives little national attention and research and funding for lung cancer lags behind other cancers. The intent of Contemporary Issues in Lung Cancer: A Nursing Perspective is to provide oncology nurses and healthcare professionals with in-depth information on the issues that surround this disease, so that they might impact both education and research and provide better care for their patients. Contemporary Issues in Lung Cancer addresses all aspects of the disease from incidence, risk factors, and the biology of lung cancer, to the latest modes of treatment. Also discussed are controversies in the detection and screening of lung cancer, and the special issues facing individuals with lung cancer. |
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TABLE 8.4 Management of Dyspnea Intervention Effects / Adverse Effects Corticosteroids Anticholinergics Oxygen therapy Opioids Benzodiazapines Slows the rate of decline . Improves mood . Long - term use may cause muscle weakness and ...
TABLE 8.4 Management of Dyspnea Intervention Effects / Adverse Effects Corticosteroids Anticholinergics Oxygen therapy Opioids Benzodiazapines Slows the rate of decline . Improves mood . Long - term use may cause muscle weakness and ...
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Specifically , problems associated with dyspnea , cough , anorexia , severe pain , fatigue , depression , anxiety , disruptions in outlook , and difficulty sleeping are often reported as problematic in advanced lung cancer ( Claessens ...
Specifically , problems associated with dyspnea , cough , anorexia , severe pain , fatigue , depression , anxiety , disruptions in outlook , and difficulty sleeping are often reported as problematic in advanced lung cancer ( Claessens ...
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DYSPNEA Dyspnea is the sensation of difficulty breathing . Approximately 62 % of women with nonsmall cell lung cancer have dyspnea ( Chernecky , 2001 ) , and it is a troublesome symptom ( Merchadante , Casuccio , and Fulfaro , 2000 ) .
DYSPNEA Dyspnea is the sensation of difficulty breathing . Approximately 62 % of women with nonsmall cell lung cancer have dyspnea ( Chernecky , 2001 ) , and it is a troublesome symptom ( Merchadante , Casuccio , and Fulfaro , 2000 ) .
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Contents
SEPARATING OUT THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LUNG | 3 |
BIOLOGY OF LUNG CANCER | 11 |
CONTROVERSIES IN DETECTION AND SCREENING | 24 |
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| Title | Contemporary Issues in Lung Cancer: A Nursing Perspective Jones and Bartlett series in oncology, ISSN 1535-9999 |
| Editor | Marilyn Haas |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2003 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 2 Aug 2008 |
| ISBN | 0763719145, 9780763719142 |
| Length | 322 pages |
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