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Accurate diagnosis, effective treatment planning, survival prognosis and care notes during treatment should be taken into account in order to strengthen psychological well-being and improve quality of life for people with leukemia. chronic lymphocytic lineage.1. Survival of people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Survival is a state that has different meanings from patient to patient. The most commonly recognized definition includes:No more signs of cancer after treatment ends. Cancer survival, calculated from diagnosis and duration of continued treatment to reduce the risk of recurrence or control the disease. Survival is one of the most complicated parts of chronic lymphocytic leukemia because it varies between patients.
Survivors often experience mixed emotions such as joy, anxiety, or fear. Some people feel more appreciative of life after being unfortunately diagnosed with an illness and gradually come to terms with their illness. Others become extremely anxious and unable to cope with everyday life.
People with chronic lymphocytic leukemia do not always easily recover and continue to live. The main goals of treatment are to relieve symptoms and reduce abnormal white blood cells as much as possible. Complete remission is defined when the doctor is unable to detect any trace of the disease after repeated screening tests. Partial remission is defined when partial leukemia is still present. Most patients with the right treatment will have some remission of the disease. At that time, the patient may feel better, blood counts within normal limits, no swelling in the armpits or lymph nodes, but still detect abnormal white blood cells in the bone marrow.
Mục tiêu chính của việc điều trị là giảm nhẹ triệu chứng và giảm lượng bạch cầu bất thường càng nhiều càng tốt
2. Notes in care when treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Care of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia does not stop when active treatment ends. The medical staff will continue to monitor and periodically check with clinical examination and perform tests to ensure the disease does not recur, handle side effects and improve the patient's overall condition.People with chronic lymphocytic leukemia have a higher risk of lung, colon, and skin-related malignancies. Patients should notify their doctor as soon as new or worsening skin symptoms are detected.
The care process when treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia requires the participation of many people and includes many important segments as listed below:
Improving the patient's overall condition People with chronic lymphocytic leukemia should follow the regimen to have a good health. Patients need to stop smoking, limit alcoholic beverages, get enough nutrients and know how to cope with the stresses that may be encountered in life. Regular exercise also helps to improve resistance and maintain positive energy. Healthcare professionals can help develop an appropriate exercise plan based on the patient's needs and abilities.
Follow up to detect recurrence of disease Leukemia is easy to come back when malignant cells exist in the body without being detected. Over time, these cells will divide and rapidly increase in number until they cause clinical symptoms. Therefore, the doctor always needs to closely monitor, understand the medical history and order blood tests or imaging tools in a timely manner. The specific indication depends on many factors, including the type and stage of the disease.
Management of side effects appear late Most patients face many unwanted effects when undergoing cancer treatment. Some of them appear late after the end of treatment, months or even years. Therefore, patients need to stay in close contact with their treating physician, discussing possible side effects based on the treatment options they have previously chosen.
Take care of a loved one who is unfortunate enough to get sick
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Support and motivate the patient Communicate with medical staff to understand the condition of the patient, schedule follow-up appointments Remind the patient to take medication as directed and eat well enough nutrients Take care of financial and insurance problems, don't let the patient worry. In addition, the patient also faced psychological obstacles after being diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Patients easily fall into a state of sadness, anxiety, difficult to control the level of stress, irritability. Sometimes they are afraid to communicate and do not want to express their feelings to the people they love like before. Not only patients, their families also need encouragement and sharing from medical staff.
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Articles refer to the source: cancer.net
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