Common symptoms in advanced cancer.

Komurcu, S; Nelson, K A; Walsh, D; Donnelly, S M; Homsi, J; Abdullah, O

Komurcu, S; Nelson, K A; Walsh, D; Donnelly, S M; Homsi, J; Abdullah, O.

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Komurcu S; Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine and the Taussig Cancer Center, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.

Semin Oncol ; 27(1): 24-33, 2000 Feb.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10697019

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

The relief of physical and psychological symptoms is an essential part of palliative care. Advanced cancer is an acute process; because the clinical picture changes rapidly, symptoms must be reassessed regularly, and a careful history is essential. Defining the relationship of the symptoms to the disease can defuse fear and encourage a sense of control in patients and their families. We review the pathophysiology, causes, prevalence, consequence, and management of common symptoms in advanced cancer.

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Neoplasias/fisiopatología; Neoplasias/terapia; Cuidados Paliativos; Progresión de la Enfermedad; Enfermedades Gastrointestinales/etiología; Enfermedades Gastrointestinales/terapia; Humanos; Trastornos Mentales/etiología; Trastornos Mentales/terapia; Neoplasias/complicaciones; Enfermedades Respiratorias/etiología; Enfermedades Respiratorias/terapia

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Colección: 01-internacional Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Cuidados Paliativos / Neoplasias Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Etiology_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Semin Oncol Año: 2000 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos

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