Special Needs of Appendix Cancer and Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Patients
Patients diagnosed with preparing for or recuperating from medical treatement may experience special needs.
The PMP Pals' Network hosts Pal Resource and Support Groups for a wide variety of your special needs!
Here are articles of special interests and needs, provided, in alpha order for your general information.
Anemia
Basic information about causes and remedies for anemia
Willebrands Disease: a rare condition
Ascites
Ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity and may occur for a variety of conditions including post operative inflammation or to cancer. For Appendix Cancer and Psuedomyxoma Periotonei patients, ascites may appear as a rapid increase in fluid within in abdomen. This condition requires immediate medical attention.
Ascites definition
Source: Medline Plus
Ascites, described
Ascites, Malignant, Clinical Trials
Catumaxomab (Removab)
Source: NCI
Catumaxomab: Safety Phase IIIb Study With Intraperitoneal Infusion in Patients With Malignant Ascites Due to Epithelial Cancers
Source NIH: January 2009
Study of the Trifunctional Antibody Catumaxomab to Treat Recurrent Symptomatic Malignant Ascites
Source: NIH 2008
Caregiving: Resources for Family Caregivers of Appendix Cancer Patients
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Click here to read whether you are at risk for a DVT or pulmonary embolism
Source: DVT.org
Dental Care
Depression in Cancer Patients
Click here to read articles about overcoming the "post surgical blues!"
Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis, defined
Source: Merck Manual
Diverticulitis on CT Scan
Source: Symposier
Dry Mouth Side Effects from Chemotherapy
Biotene product relieve symptoms
Exercise and Nutrition
Flatulence, Foods Causing Distress
Foods Contributing to Flatulence
Source: Nexium
Fistulas
Fistula Management
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders
Gastrectomy Care
Special needs of Gastrectomy patients
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Dietary needs of Gastrectomy patients
Post operative care of Gastrectomy patients
Are you scheduled for, or have you experienced a Gastrectomy?
The PMP Pals' Network Gastrectomy Resource Group shares a wide variety of information to assist you in returning to eating the foods you love and maintaining the calories you need!
G Tube or Gastrostomy Tube
G Tube explanation and instructions
Source: UPMC
Hospice Services and Resources
IBS or Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day!
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day
Source: CCFA
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
IBS may not be an indicator of colon cancer
Source: Diverticulitis Journal, March 2010
Ileostomy
Jackson Pratt Drains
Surgi Shorts provide a helpful unisex undergarment for JP drain wearers
Lymph Glands
Swollen Lymph Glands: Causes
Source: Wrong Diagnosis.com
Nausea, Pain, Bloating
Read tips to resolve nausea and bloating
Osteoporosis, Post Operative
Osteoporosis: Are you at risk due to post op malnutrition?
Source: National Osteoporsis Foundation
Reclast treatment for osteoporosis
Urostomy
Urostomy Care and Info
Source: UUOA
Urostomy Support and Resources
Source: UUOA
Urinary Diversion Online Support Group
Paracentesis
Paracentesis Procedure: Removal of Ascites
Source: Aurora Health
Parcentesis: Description of Procedure
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis Symptoms and Treatments
Source: MedTV
Peptic ulcers
Peptic ulcer symptoms
Pleurodesis
Pleurodesis for pleural effusion
Source: Cochrane Report
Pulmonary Embolism
Click here to read whether you are at risk for a DVT or pulmonary embolism
Source: DVT.org
Visceral Hypersensitivity
Viseral Hypersensitivity
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2008
Reglan
Precautions for Reglan use
Source: Medscape, July 2009
Sleep Disturbances in Cancer Patients
Yoga May Help Improve Sleep for Cancer Patients
Source: Health.com May 2010
Depression, Pain and Fatigue May Contribute to Sleep Disturbances in Cancer Patients
Source: Reuters 2009
Insomnia remedies: Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Source: Mayo Clinic
Sex and Intimacy
Sex and Intimacy following cancer treatment
Source: Cure Magazine, June 2010
Thoracentesis
Thoracentesis Procedure
Source: NIH
Ulcers
Fanotide Prevents Ulcers in Patients Taking Low Dose Aspirin
Source: Doctors' Guide, July 2009
Vaccinations
Which vaccinations do adults need?
Source: Centers for Disease Control
Yoga
Yoga May Help Improve Sleep in Cancer Patients
Source: Heath.com May 2010
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Donations
Donate Blood
Donate blood for a loved one, in preparation for surgery, or to help the public in general, by visiting www.givelife.org or calling 1.800.448.3543, toll free.
Can Cancer Survivors Donate Blood?
Source: American Cancer Society
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Donate Medical Supplies
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