Symptom management of cancer patients

Evaluation of Sexual Dysfunction in Patients with Hematological Malignancies

“…As a result of these thoughts, the individual may be reluctant to have sexual intercourse. [ 8 ] Besides, sexuality is accepted as a private subject in our society and difficulties are experienced in expressing sexual problems due to the effect of the sociocultural structure. [ 24 ] It is stated in the literature that the patients with hematological malignancies experience sexual problems depending on the treatment.…”

“…Cancer patients are seen to experience sexual dysfunction at the rate of 40%–100% in the literature. [ 8 ] Greaves et al . found that the prevalence of a negative effect of cancer on the sexual life of the patients was between 23% and 29% in their study of patients with hematological malignancies.…”

“…[ 7 ] The prevalence of sexual dysfunction generally varies between 40% and 100% in cancer patients. [ 8 ] While infertility, vaginal dryness, loss of sexual desire, dyspareunia, decreased ability to reach orgasm, and decreased genital sensitivity are the most common sexual problems in women, erectile dysfunction, anejaculation, retrograde ejaculation, and lack of orgasm are the most common sexual problems in men. [ 7 ]…”

Cancer, Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Nursi̇ng Care

“…Lack of appetite, on the other hand, refers to weight loss as a result of less intake of nutrients than an individual's metabolic needs. Lack of appetite and irregular and insufficient intake of food are among the most challenging side effects of cancer observed in about 54% of cancer patients [38]. Uncontrollable nausea and vomiting has negative effects not only on fluid and electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, anorexia, weight loss, decreased absorption and renal excretion of the drug but also on the social life, work-life, daily life activities and psychological state of the individual [33].…”

“…Uncontrollable nausea and vomiting has negative effects not only on fluid and electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, anorexia, weight loss, decreased absorption and renal excretion of the drug but also on the social life, work-life, daily life activities and psychological state of the individual [33]. During patient care; antiemetic drugs should be administered following the administration of chemotherapeutic drugs and at least half an hour before each meal, fluid and well-tolerated soft foods should be provided to reduce nausea, body weight, fluids taken in and discharged out of the body and electrolyte values should be monitored, patients should be told that breathing through the mouth is better during nausea and vomiting, and relaxation techniques should be used before and during the therapy [33,38].…”