Psychosocial Issues in Cancer Care Flashcards
(14 cards)
what are the pillars of cancer care
RT
molecular targeted therapy
surgery
cytotoxic chemotherapy
why is cannabis used
THC in cannabis has antiemetics properties
clinical management for nausea and pain
what chemo plays a prognostic role in stage 3 colon cancer
5-FU
missing two or more treatments has what effect
prolongs RT by an average of 7.2 days
how many pt fail to complete more than 3 chemo cycles
1/3
worse overall survival
why do pt fail to complete their chemo
district and rural hospitals
low socioeconomic index
trt by a low volume surgeon
what is homeopathy
type of complementary medicine or alternative medicine
which has seen no SE however could give false hope, with pt rejecting medical interventions
support
openness, humour, hobbies, independence
adjustments
family, friends
distress
feeling isolated
no one understands
impact of diagnosis on pt and support system
family burden
loss of medical safety net after trt increased anxiety and persistent dread of recurrence
support groups
created off: age, type, stage, family
peer led or self help
speakers or professional facilitator
how much worse off a month are you with a cancer diagnosis
570
what is occupational burn out
reaction to work related stress, with increased levels of emotional exhaustion
online groups
social media
discussion groups
message boards
email lists
video chat
chat rooms
what is depersonalisation disorder
experience of feeling unreal, detached and unable to feel emotion. it is characterised by a disruption in self awareness, emotion numbness, where many feel disconnected and estranged from ones self.
