Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Proper Ways Of Nursing A Brain Cancer Survivor

By Kevin Turner


Cancer is one of the most deadly disease in the present days. It affects organs and grows fast in the cells. There are very few people who respond to treatment and get better if not well. If it is detected at an early stage then treatment becomes easy. This is however not the case for certain types of the illness. Only a small percentage of brain cancer survivor exist and therefore they have to be well taken care of.

The recuperating process has to be monitored. The invalid, the concerned doctor and close relatives have this responsibility. Always note any change in the health condition of the person and report it as soon as possible. Even with proper medication, the growth may not be totally cured. Small cells might remain in the body which may grow with time and cause the problem to reappear.

The victim suffers side effects. Both long term and late effects. Its mainly as a result of treatment process and the medicines taken. Long exposure to the x-rays affects the invalid and may lead to a change in their behavior. Its the duty of friends and relatives to understand these people and help them cope with the changes. Encourage and make it look normal.

It is a wise idea to keep proper health records. All the documents issued in the health center by specialists need to be stored appropriately. This is because they will be used as future reference when complications occur or when the person falls ill again. These can be kept in the hospital and copies kept at home. We need to ensure that they are well kept.

Convalescents need to receive guiding and counselling from a social worker. This helps them accept themselves and whatever they might be going through. Sometimes the situation may be traumatizing and they may get depressed. Talking to such people reassures them and gives them hope in life. It therefore advisable that they get assigned to one.

It is our responsibility to take them to doctors for appointments. They are usually required to see their health advisers so that they are kept an eye on. Reminding them of the dates and driving them to these places is a show of support which is much needed. Ensuring that they skip none and that they enjoy the visits is of great assistance to them.

They should not do a lot of work. Employing house helps and people to assist them in their homes is necessary. This keeps them from straining and hence saving up their energy. Preparing their food, cleaning dishes and the house can be too much work for them even if they seem easy. It may worsen their condition if they are still recovering.

The high costs involved in diagnosis and treatment of the patients normally bothers them especially if they do not have money. In the event that there are any debts that were not paid during the treatment process need to be settled. This relives stress hence no pressure to the brain which is recommended. Ask people to contribute money towards this purpose and pay all outstanding charges.




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