Ovarian cancer: Addressing a continuing health care challenge

Article Abstract:

The early detection and successful treatment of ovarian cancer, which is very difficult to diagnose and manage, continues to challenge health care professionals. The signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer include distension, dysponea and abnormal vaginal bleeding and surgery and chemotherapy are the current standard treatment regimes used for treating ovarian cancer.

Diagnosis, Women, Ovarian cancer, Women's health

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Ensuring good management of diabetes in intercurrent illness

Article Abstract:

Hyperglycaemia results when diabetic patients become unwell with another illness where patients' usual self management techniques prove to be inadequate. The study presented provides theoretical background and practical application to preventing diabetic ketoacidois and hyperosmolar non-ketotic syndrome.

Diabetics, Hyperglycemia

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Ensuring patient involvement in the redesign of services

Article Abstract:

A team of chemotherapy nurses used a patient questionnaire to review the wig service, which was available to the patients with breast cancer. Problems were identified, the service was redesigned and a new supplier appointed.

Drug therapy, Breast cancer

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