Cancer Treatment

Removing a Mahurkar catheter is a painless procedure. The catheter is usually stitched in place. The nurse will remove the stitches and then instruct you to take a deep breath and hold it while the catheter is pulled out. Your nurse will apply... Full Answer

Exposure to bright direct light after photodynamic therapy can cause severe burns to the skin, similar to severe sunburn. Follow these guidelines at home: Lightly filter the light at home. Ambient room light is okay; total darkness is not needed.... Full Answer

After radioiodine therapy (used to treat overactive thyroid glands and thyroid cancers), any radioiodine that is not absorbed will leave your body through your urine. Small amounts may leave through tears, saliva, sweat, vaginal secretions, and... Full Answer

You may not feel like doing much of anything after stem cell transplant, and any little activity may feel as if it takes more energy than you have to spare. However: Try to move around as much as possible. On days when you don't feel you can walk... Full Answer

The time it takes to recover from a stem cell transplant differs from person to person. Your activity level is entirely in your hands. The more active you can stay while you are in the hospital the better off you will be. Full Answer

Here is a list of activities that are necessary for your best recovery possible after stem cell transplant: Sit in a chair at least at meal times. More often is better. This will allow your lungs to expand more fully and possibly decrease the... Full Answer

A Trifusion catheter is a long-term catheter used for drawing blood and giving intravenous fluids. This particular catheter is also suitable for the rapid withdrawal and return of blood, necessary for apheresis (the collecting of your cells). The... Full Answer

Your Trifusion catheter (a long-term catheter used for drawing blood and giving intravenous fluids) will require you to follow some simple home care guidelines. Here is a summary of those guidelines: Change the dressing and caps as indicated in... Full Answer

During your stem cell transplant recovery, the role of your care team is to: Review the general plan of care each day with you. Your care team will individualize your care as much as possible. Please tell your care team if you have special needs... Full Answer

Here are some tips on how to boost calorie and protein intake during cancer treatment: 1. Meats, poultry, fish, dry beans and peas, eggs, and nuts Add extra chopped meat, hard-cooked egg, and tofu to soups, vegetables, salads, and casseroles. Eat... Full Answer