Oncology Flashcards
Describe tumor sizes in each stage of cancer?
1: 5cm or less
2: greater than 5cd but no invasion into surroundings
3: positive regional node-no metastasis
4: positive regional nodes, metastasis
What are treatment precautions as a provider for patients with cancer?
neutropenic, cognition, mental/emotional, chemo & radiation exposure
name interventions you might consider
Pain: guided imagery, deep breathing, relaxation technique
Fatigue: energy conservation/work simplification, AE
Dysphagia: body positionin
lymph: adapt clothing
if a patient is choosing palliative care how might an OT assist?
adapt the enviornment, train care givers to assist with ADLs, home assessments, comforting positions, pressure release