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Question: What should I do if I feel shortness of breath after lung cancer surgery?
Answer: You may feel this even though you're getting enough oxygen and you can breathe normally. It's how your brain processes chest pain. It should get better over the next few weeks as you heal. If your lungs are in good shape (other than the cancer) you can usually return to normal life after a while -- even if an entire lung was removed. If you also have a non-cancerous lung disease like emphysema or chronic bronchitis, you may always feel short of breath with some types of activity.
Question: What should I do if I have loss of appetite after chemotherapy treatment for lung cancer?
Answer: Instead of three large meals per day, have five or six small ones. Avoid greasy, salty, sweet, or spicy food that might make you feel queasy. If even the smell of food is a turnoff, eat cold meals instead.
Question: What should I do if I have an infection after chemotherapy treatment for lung cancer?
Answer: They can be life-threatening if you're on chemo. Take your temperature any time you feel too warm, too cold, or just not well. If your reading is 100.4 F or higher, call your doctor right away. Wash your hands often to get rid of harmful bacteria. Ask the people around you to do the same.
Question: How does chemotherapy work against lung cancer?
Answer: These drugs attack cells that divide quickly, which is why they work against cancer cells. But some healthy cells also do this, like those in your hair follicles, bone marrow, and the lining of your mouth and intestines. Chemo attacks them, too, and that leads to certain side effects. They depend on the type and dose of drugs you get and the length of time you take them.
Question: What should I do if I have constipation after chemotherapy treatment for lung cancer?
Answer: If you don't go often enough, or if it hurts, you can be more likely to get hemorrhoids or have other problems. Eat more high ­fiber foods like whole grains, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. If these lifestyle changes don't help, talk to your doctor.
Question: What should I do if I have skin problems after targeted therapy for lung cancer?
Answer: Tell your doctor if you notice any skin changes. If you don't treat them, they can get worse and lead to infections.
Question: What is external radiation therapy and how does it treat lung cancer?
Answer: It's a lot like getting an X-ray, but the dose is stronger. Before treatments start, the radiation team will take precise measurements to adjust the size and shape of the beam. That makes sure it hits the tumor. The beam destroys cancer cells on impact, but it can also damage healthy cells around them. The procedure itself is painless, but you could have side effects. Some are the same as those with chemo and surgery, and you can treat them the same way.
Question: What should I do if I have high blood pressure after targeted therapy for lung cancer?
Answer: Your doctor will watch your readings closely if you are getting a drug that can cause this reaction.
Question: What should I do if I experience skin changes after external radiation therapy for lung cancer?
Answer: These can range from mild redness to blistering and peeling. Clean it each day with warm water and a mild soap that your nurse says is safe to use. Don't use other products on the treatment area unless your doctor or nurse approves them.
Question: What should I do if I have heart damage after targeted therapy for lung cancer?
Answer: Your doctor will watch your readings closely if you are getting a drug that can cause this reaction.
Question: What are common side effects of external radiation therapy for lung cancer?
Answer: Shortness of breath Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Hair loss Loss of appetite Other side effects can include: Skin changes in the area being treated.
Question: What are side effects of immunotherapy when it is used to treat lung cancer?
Answer: The most common side effects are flu-like symptoms, fatigue, rashes, fever, and drops in blood pressure. But immunotherapy is very new, so doctors still aren't sure which side effects will happen or how serious they may be.
Question: Are there side effects from lung cancer surgery?
Answer: The side effects will vary based on how much of your lung was removed and which type of procedure you had, but here's an idea of what to expect and how to deal with it.
Question: What should I do if I have diarrhea after chemotherapy treatment for lung cancer?
Answer: Frequent bowel movements that are loose or watery can get in the way of your daily life. They can also drain too much liquid from your body. Skip dairy and high-fiber, greasy, or spicy foods. Drink water or suck on ice chips, and call you doctor if your symptoms last more than a day.
Question: How can you manage diarrhea from chemotherapy for non-small-cell lung cancer?
Answer: Frequent bowel movements that are loose or watery can get in the way of your daily life. They can also drain too much liquid from your body. Skip dairy and high-fiber, greasy, or spicy foods. Drink water or suck on ice chips, and call you doctor if your symptoms last more than a day.
Question: What are the side effects of immunotherapy for non-small-cell lung cancer?
Answer: The newest approach to lung cancer treatment uses drugs to help your immune system spot and destroy cancer cells better. It shows great promise when traditional treatments fail, especially for people whose cancer is in a later stage. The most common side effects are flu-like symptoms, fatigue, rashes, fever, and drops in blood pressure. But immunotherapy is very new, so doctors still aren't sure which side effects will happen or how serious they may be.
Question: How can you manage loss of appetite to manage non-small-cell lung cancer?
Answer: Instead of three large meals per day, have five or six small ones. Avoid greasy, salty, sweet, or spicy food that might make you feel queasy. If even the smell of food is a turnoff, eat cold meals instead.
Question: What are other side effects of external radiation therapy for non-small-cell lung cancer?
Answer: Shortness of breath Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Hair loss Loss of appetite Other side effects can include: Skin changes in the area being treated. These can range from mild redness to blistering and peeling. Clean it each day with warm water and a mild soap that your nurse says is safe to use. Don't use other products on the treatment area unless your doctor or nurse approves them. Sore throat. Your windpipe and esophagus, which are in the middle of your chest, may be exposed to radiation. That could cause a sore throat and trouble when you swallow. This can make it hard to eat anything other than soft foods or liquids for a while.
Question: What are the side effects of targeted therapy for non-small-cell lung cancer?
Answer: Skin problems. You might have rashes. Tell your doctor if you notice any skin changes. If you don't treat them, they can get worse and lead to infections. High blood pressure. Your doctor will watch your readings closely if you are getting a drug that can cause this reaction. Heart damage. Your doctor will test your heart before treatment and watch your condition closely.
Question: How can you get shortness of breath from surgery for non-small-cell lung cancer?
Answer: You may feel this even though you're getting enough oxygen and you can breathe normally. It's how your brain processes chest pain. It should get better over the next few weeks as you heal. If your lungs are in good shape (other than the cancer) you can usually return to normal life after a while -- even if an entire lung was removed. If you also have a non-cancerous lung disease like emphysema or chronic bronchitis, you may always feel short of breath with some types of activity.
Question: How can you manage constipation from chemotherapy for non-small-cell lung cancer?
Answer: If you don't go often enough, or if it hurts, you can be more likely to get hemorrhoids or have other problems. Eat more high ­fiber foods like whole grains, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. If these lifestyle changes don't help, talk to your doctor.
Question: How can you manage bleeding or clotting problems for non-small-cell lung cancer?
Answer: They plug damaged blood vessels and help your blood clot. If you don't have enough of them, you may bleed or bruise more easily than usual, even from a minor injury. Your doctor will check your platelet count often during your treatment. If it falls too low, you may need a transfusion.
Question: What should I do if I have hair loss after chemotherapy treatment for lung cancer?
Answer: But some healthy cells also do this, like those in your hair follicles, bone marrow, and the lining of your mouth and intestines. Chemo attacks them, too, and that leads to certain side effects. Follicles, the tiny structures that hair grows out of, contain some of the fastest-growing cells in your body. The good news is that it's almost always temporary. It can make you feel better to cut or shave before it starts to fall out. If you opt to go bald, use an electric shaver so you don't cut your scalp. If you get a wig, shop for it while you still have hair so you can match it to your current hair color.
Question: What is targeted therapy and how does it treat lung cancer?
Answer: These drugs attack cells that divide quickly, which is why they work against cancer cells. They can also drain too much liquid from your body.
Question: How should I prepare for the side effects of my lung cancer treatment?
Answer: Keep in mind that side effects vary even between two people on the same treatment. That's because every person -- and every cancer case -- is unique. The good news is most side effects are temporary and there are ways you can manage them. You'll start to feel better over time -- until the next treatment.
Question: What should I do if I feel pain and weakness after lung cancer surgery?
Answer: If this works for you, you'll have less pain and you'll get better faster. If it gets worse, work with your doctor to adjust medications and fine-tune the dosage. Your doctor will give you medicine to keep these symptoms at bay.
Question: How can you manage fatigue from chemotherapy for non-small-cell lung cancer?
Answer: Pain and weakness. Feeling like you're going to throw up or actually doing it can be a problem on treatment days. You'll start to feel better over time -- until the next treatment. Take short naps during the day to revive yourself. Soak in the tub before bedtime to help you sleep better. Your friends and family may ask how they can help. Let them!
Question: How should you take long-term control asthma medications?
Answer: Some of these drugs should be taken daily to get your asthma under control and keep it that way. Others are taken on an as needed basis to reduce the severity of an asthma attack.
Question: What are quick-relief asthma medications?
Answer: These medications provide fast relief of asthma attack symptoms like cough, chest tightness, and wheezing. They include: Short-acting beta-agonists (bronchodilators) Anticholinergics. These are bronchodilators that can be paired with, or used instead of, short-acting beta-agonists. Systemic corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory drugs that get symptoms under control.
Question: Can allergy shots treat my asthma?
Answer: Children who get allergy shots are less likely to get asthma, recent studies show, but there are asthma shots specifically for adolescents and adults. Since allergies are an asthma trigger, it makes sense that if you control them, you'll have fewer asthma attacks.
Question: How often will you have to take asthma medications?
Answer: How often you need to take your medications depends on how severe your condition is and how frequently you have symptoms. For example, if you only have trouble when you exercise, you may only need to use an inhaler before a workout. But most people with asthma need daily treatment.
Question: Are there over-the-counter asthma medications?
Answer: You should talk to a doctor about your asthma symptoms and follow his treatment guidelines. OTC medications are not long-term treatments and shouldn't be relied upon daily to control your asthma. People with high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, or heart disease should avoid them. Your medications are the foundation of good asthma control.
Question: How can cryosurgery help with treating early-stage prostate cancer?
Answer: This treatment uses very cold gas to freeze and kill cancer cells. Side effects include blood in your urine, bladder and bowel problems, and trouble getting an erection.
Question: What is perineal prostatectomy for early-stage prostate cancer?
Answer: The surgeon removes the prostate through a cut between your anus and testicles. Doctors can also do prostatectomy through very small cuts in your pelvis using tiny tools. This technique is called laparoscopy, and the cuts are smaller than in the other operations. A surgeon can also use robotic arms to control the surgical tools and make more precise cuts, called robotic surgery.
Question: What are side-effects of surgery for the treatment of early-stage prostate cancer?
Answer: Your surgeon will try not to damage nerves and other structures around your prostate during surgery, but sometimes, it's not possible. If your cancer has spread to those nerves, doctors will have to remove them. If that happens, you might have side effects afterward, including: A leaky bladder or trouble controlling your urine Trouble getting or keeping an erection or having orgasms Loss of your ability to get a woman pregnant Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells.
Question: What are side-effects of radiation for the treatment of early-stage prostate cancer?
Answer: Your doctor will do everything possible to keep from harming the area around your prostate, but some men have side effects from radiation, such as: Diarrhea, blood in their stool, and other bowel problems Trouble controlling urination, or a leaky bladder Erection problems Feeling tired Radiation and surgery are the main treatments for early-stage prostate cancer.
Question: How is radiation therapy done for prostate cancer?
Answer: If that happens, you might have side effects afterward, including: A leaky bladder or trouble controlling your urine Trouble getting or keeping an erection or having orgasms Loss of your ability to get a woman pregnant Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells. You can get it in one of two ways: External beam radiation therapy focuses X-rays on your prostate from a machine outside your body. Proton therapy better targets prostate tissue in hopes of causing less damage to other parts, but it's not available at many medical centers. Brachytherapy uses small pellets, about the size of rice grains, which slowly give off low levels of radiation inside your prostate for a few weeks or months. Doctors will give you medicine to put you to sleep or make your body numb, then put the pellets in through thin needles. You may have to stay away from pregnant women and children during this treatment. Doctors can also give the radiation through small tubes that they place in your prostate for a few minutes at a time.
Question: What is retropubic prostatectomy for early-stage prostate cancer?
Answer: When you're diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early stage, usually stage I or II, it means the disease hasn't spread outside your prostate gland. Talk with your doctor about the benefits and side effects of each type. A surgeon removes the prostate through a cut on your lower belly.
Question: When is surgery needed to treat early-stage prostate cancer?
Answer: When you're diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early stage, usually stage I or II, it means the disease hasn't spread outside your prostate gland. Because the cancer hasn't spread beyond your prostate in stage I or II, surgery to remove the gland can sometimes cure the disease. The main operation doctors do is called a radical prostatectomy. The surgeon will remove the whole organ, plus some of the tissue around it.
Question: What are the types of treatment for early-stage prostate cancer?
Answer: Doctors usually recommend three main types of treatment for prostate cancer in its early stages: Watchful waiting or active surveillance Surgery Radiation therapy Prostate cancer often grows very slowly. Because the cancer hasn't spread beyond your prostate in stage I or II, surgery to remove the gland can sometimes cure the disease. You may have to stay away from pregnant women and children during this treatment.
Question: How is transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) used to treat bleeding varices?
Answer: A radiological procedure in which a stent (a tubular device) is placed in the middle of the liver. The stent connects the hepatic vein with the portal vein. This procedure is done by placing a catheter through a vein in the neck. It is done to relieve the high blood pressure that has built up in the portal vein and the liver.
Question: How do you treat severe cases of bleeding varices?
Answer: This increased pressure in the portal vein causes blood to be pushed away from the liver to smaller blood vessels, which are not able to handle the increased amount of blood.
Question: How serious is bleeding from varices?
Answer: Symptoms include: Vomiting of blood Black, tarry, or bloody stool Low blood pressure Rapid heart rate Lightheadedness Shock (in severe cases) Bleeding from varices is a medical emergency. If the bleeding is not controlled quickly, a person may go into shock or die. Even after the bleeding has been stopped, there can be serious complications, such as pneumonia, sepsis, liver failure, kidney failure, confusion, and coma.
Question: What are varices?
Answer: They cause no symptoms unless they rupture and bleed, which can be life-threatening. Someone with symptoms of bleeding varices should seek treatment immediately. Doctors can stop the bleeding and help prevent varices from coming back. Portal hypertension is an increase in the pressure within the portal vein (the vein that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver).
Question: What are the symptoms of peripheral vertigo caused by an inner ear infection?
Answer: There are some other conditions of the inner ear that also lead to peripheral vertigo, including: Labyrinthitis Perilymph fistula Superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome ( SSCDS) Labyrinthitis may be caused by a viral infection of your inner ear.
Question: What are the symptoms of peripheral vertigo caused by labyrinthitis and Meniere's disease?
Answer: Meniere's disease is condition that combines symptoms of dizziness with occasional hearing loss.
Question: What is vertigo like?
Answer: If your doctor tells you that you have peripheral vertigo, you've got plenty of company.
Question: What conditions of the inner ear cause peripheral vertigo?
Answer: There are some other conditions of the inner ear that also lead to peripheral vertigo, including: Labyrinthitis Perilymph fistula Superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome ( SSCDS) Labyrinthitis may be caused by a viral infection of your inner ear. Perilymph fistula may be due to a head injury or sudden pressure change, such as from scuba diving. SSCDS may be due to a breakdown of part of a bony part of a canal that carries fluids in your inner ear.
Question: When is surgery used to treat peripheral vertigo?
Answer: For some conditions, such as perilymph fistula or SSCDS, your doctor may recommend surgery to correct problems in your inner ear.
Question: How is central vertigo treated?
Answer: Finding out which one you've got -- and what's causing it -- can help you and your doctor decide how to manage it. For some ongoing conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and some tumors, treatment may consist of managing the symptoms. This may include medicines for nausea and drugs that help lessen the sensation of movement.
Question: How is peripheral vertigo caused by chronic conditions treated?
Answer: Your doctor may also prescribe medicines that help reduce balance problems. Finding out the root cause of the vertigo and treating it is the only way to manage central vertigo. For some ongoing conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and some tumors, treatment may consist of managing the symptoms. This may include medicines for nausea and drugs that help lessen the sensation of movement.
Question: What causes peripheral vertigo?
Answer: The most common causes of the inner ear trouble that leads to peripheral vertigo are: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo ( BPPV) Vestibular neuronitis Meniere's disease BPPV is a condition that causes small crystals to get loose and start to float in the fluid of your inner ear. If your peripheral vertigo is caused by an inner ear infection or a disease, you may have some pain or a feeling of fullness in your ear.
Question: What are other symptoms of peripheral vertigo?
Answer: This movement may go away when you try to focus your vision on a fixed point. It also tends to only happen during the first few days of vertigo symptoms and then disappears. Your doctor may also prescribe medicines that help reduce balance problems.
Question: When should I see a doctor if I've injured my finger?
Answer: When to See a Doctor Inability to move the finger Numbness Bone is exposed The wound is deep or long. Pain and swelling are severe or persistent. You can't clean the wound or the wound is very dirty. ( You may need antibiotics) The injury is a puncture or open wound and you haven't had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years. The injury is from a human or animal bite. If the wound doesn't heal or shows signs of infection: redness, swelling, pain, or pus.
Question: When should I do if I injure my finger and it's bleeding?
Answer: Blood is spurting from the wound Bleeding cannot be stopped after 5-10 minutes of firm and steady pressure 1. Stop Bleeding Apply firm pressure until bleeding stops. If finger or part of finger is severed, put the severed part in a clean plastic bag, pack the bag in ice, and take it with you to the doctor. Clean Wound Wash with fresh water. Apply a sterile bandage. Control Swelling Apply ice to a bruised or swollen finger.
Question: What causes Tourette's syndrome?
Answer: Tourette's has been linked to different parts of the brain, including an area called the basal ganglia, which helps control body movements. Differences there may affect nerve cells and the chemicals that carry messages between them. Researchers think the trouble in this brain network may play a role in Tourette's. Doctors don't know exactly what causes these problems in the brain, but genes probably play a role. It's likely that there is more than one cause. People who have family members with Tourette's are more likely to get it themselves.
Question: How is Tourette's syndrome treated?
Answer: Many times, tics are mild and don't need to be treated. If they become a problem, your doctor may prescribe medicine to help them. It can take a while to find the right dose that helps control tics but avoids side effects, so be patient as you and your doctor work through it. Medications can include: Haloperidol ( Haldol), fluphenazine ( Prolixin), and pimozide ( Orap), which work on a brain chemical called dopamine to control tics. Clonidine ( Catapres) and guanfacine ( Tenex, Intuniv)), high blood pressure drugs that can also treat tics. Fluoxetine ( Prozac), paroxetine ( Paxil), sertraline ( Zoloft), and other antidepressants, which can relieve anxiety, sadness, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Question: How can I take care of my child with Tourette's syndrome?
Answer: If your child has Tourette's, talk to his school about it. You can give staff the facts about the condition and see what kind of support they can give him, like extra tutoring or smaller classes. Fitting in socially also can be hard for a child with the disease. Help him practice ways to handle teasing or comments from other kids.