A friend of mine, in his early 60s, was recently diagnosed with CLL. The doctor is starting him on a chemo regiment – every 3 weeks, 6-8 treaments each time.
I need help on homework
"radiation is used in both x rays and radiation therapy for treating cancer, yet it also causes cancer explain how this is possible"
I am a nurse who works in a General surgery and Breast Clinic. I see patients before and after surgery, including patients who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Now, I find myself to be one of them. I am currently taking chemo for my breast cancer and will be losing my hair in the next couple of weeks. I think I am prepared for it. I’ve bought a wig and have a collection of caps, scarves and hats. At first, I planned on wearing my wig on the days I am working, but I’ve had a lot of people tell me that wigs can get pretty hot to wear, and with Spring here and Summer coming…. I have been re-thinking that decision. I will never go out in public with a bald head, but am planning on always wearing at least a cap. I am curious about what people really think about going in to see a doctor and have the nurse who checks you in wearing a cap or scarf to cover a bald head? Would you be concerned about having a "sick" nurse take care of you? One of my co-workers said she thought that my breast patients especially would probably really respect me. But on the other hand, if they are there to be told about a new diagnosis of breast cancer, would it make them feel worse to see a nurse and be reminded that they too, will loose their hair going through the chemotherapy?
Thanks for your time and thoughts to answer my question.
We have 2 spots on her right lung diagnosed as squmous cell. I need to have an idea of how well the cancer will shrink before surgery. Hopefully alot. Any experience with this? Preliminary ct scans show no spreading yet. PET scan to be analyzed later. MRI of the brain clean.
I know people can get cancer from exposure to radiation. Some one told me about a cancer that is specifically called ‘radiation cancer’, what is the formal scientific name for this cancer? .
Apparently radiation therapy is not necessary with this type of cancer.
