About Your Urinary (Foley) Catheter: How To Clean and Care for It
WEBJun 15, 2023 · Changing how the world understands and treats cancer. Our scientists pursue every aspect of cancer research—from exploring the biology of genes and cells, to developing immune-based treatments, uncovering the causes of metastasis, and more.
Messenger RNA (mRNA) Vaccines for COVID-19: How Do They …
WEBHave there been other mRNA vaccines? These are the first messenger RNA vaccines to be produced and tested in large-scale phase 3 human trials. The advantage of mRNA technology compared with conventional approaches is that it allows for faster development and scale-up of production.
Caring for Your Jackson-Pratt Drain
WEBJul 11, 2023 · How to care for your Jackson-Pratt drain. When you leave the hospital, care for your Jackson-Pratt drain by: Milking your tubing to help move clots. Emptying your drain 2 times a day. Do this once in the morning and once in the evening. Write down the amount of drainage on your Jackson-Pratt drainage log at the end of this resource.
Caring for Your Wound After Your Skin Procedure With Sutures
WEBOct 21, 2021 · Managing Pain After Your Procedure. You may have pain or discomfort after your procedure. To help with this, take acetaminophen (Tylenol ®) or extra-strength acetaminophen (Extra Strength Tylenol ®).. Don’t take aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil®) or naproxen (Aleve®), unless …
Melanoma Stages 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Memorial Sloan Kettering …
WEBThere are 5 stages of melanoma, from 0 to 4. The lower the number, the less the cancer has spread. We also break down some stages even more, into stages A, B, C, and D. Invasive melanoma is cancer that can spread to other areas of the body. Melanoma is divided into stages based on the thickness of the primary tumor and other features.
A Promising New Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer
WEBJun 3, 2021 · Prostate cancer treatment stands on the brink of a major advance with the development of a new treatment that zeros in on cancer cells to destroy them. The therapy, called 177 Lu-PSMA-617, uses a molecule that selectively seeks out and attaches to a specific protein on the cancer cell surface. The technology then delivers radiation that …
Managing Your Chemotherapy Side Effects - Memorial Sloan …
WEBMar 23, 2023 · Blood in your urine (pee), in your bowel movements (poop), in your vomit (throw up), or when you cough. Very dark or black bowel movements. Unexplained (unusual) bruising or bleeding from your nose or gums. Changes in your vision. Very bad headaches or any signs of a stroke, such as weakness on one side of your body.
Understanding Your Liver Elastography (FibroScan®) Results
WEBJan 16, 2023 · Liver elastography is a non-invasive test your healthcare provider can use this to learn about your liver’s health. Non-invasive means nothing is put inside your body. FibroScan is a type of liver elastography. FibroScan is a special ultrasound technology that measures liver stiffness (hardness) and fatty changes in your liver.
Bland or BRAT Diet - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
WEBA bland diet is an eating plan that emphasizes foods that are easy to digest. If you’re following this diet, you should choose foods that are low in fat, low in fiber, and easy to chew. And as the name implies, the bland diet calls for …
About Your Total Abdominal Hysterectomy and Other …
WEBJun 5, 2024 · Changing how the world understands and treats cancer. Our scientists pursue every aspect of cancer research—from exploring the biology of genes and cells, to developing immune-based treatments, uncovering the causes of metastasis, and more.
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