Skilled Nursing Care Is Essential During Cancer Treatments
Skilled Nursing in Ardmore
In 2020, over 2 million people died from lung cancer. It’s the most deadly cancer and the second-most diagnosed cancer in the world. In the U.S., more than 236,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed each year. Men are more likely to get this form of cancer. Your dad is one of them. The biopsy shows it’s cancer. So, what happens now?
Firstly, determine if the cancer is localized to the lungs or if it has spread. Also, determining the cancer’s stage. This impacts what his treatment plan entails.
His oncologist may recommend surgery to remove the cancerous tissue. After surgery, he might need to undergo radiation and chemo. Targeted drug therapy is also mentioned. But, you’re not sure what to do next. Take a breath and start discussing the importance of skilled nursing care.
Post-Surgery Recovery
If your dad undergoes surgery, certainly, he will need time to recover. His medical team may agree that he can recover at home, providing he has a strong support team. Skilled nursing care is one of the best ways to ensure he has the required support team.
With skilled nursing care, he has someone there to help him with wound care. His nurse can tell if his incision is healing properly or if something is wrong. He also has a skilled medical professional who can set up IV lines and administer medications through the IV if needed.
Radiation and Chemotherapy Treatments
Radiation and chemotherapy can leave your dad feeling weak and nauseous. If he’s not drinking enough, dehydration is a risk. A skilled nurse can administer fluids through an IV line to ensure he’s not dehydrated or missing essential minerals and vitamins that he needs to stay healthy.
His nurse can also talk to the doctor if there are medications that could help him feel better. If he’s especially nauseous, his nurse could talk to his oncologist about anti-nausea medications. Once approved, his nurse can administer them.
Targeted Drug Therapy
If your dad’s oncologist believes drugs might help treat the type of lung cancer he has, then he may avoid a trip to the hospital. A skilled nurse can administer some IV medications with the doctor’s instructions.
Arrange skilled nursing care as soon as you know your dad’s cancer treatment plan. Make sure he has the support of nurses in his home to ensure he has the best possible care. Call an agency today to learn more.
If you or an aging loved one are considering hiring Skilled Nursing in Ardmore, PA, and the surrounding area, please contact the friendly staff at Suma Home Care. (484) 206-4544
Sources:
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cancer
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/lung-cancer/about/key-statistics.html
Ibrahim recently completed a Professional Certificate in Management; He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administrations (MBA) at a prestigious university in the UK.
With their passion for helping others and a strong background in customer services and clinical care, Ibrahim and his wife started assisting individuals in their homes.
Since started and operating Suma Home Care in 2010 in the basement of their home, Suma Home Care has provided professionals who work endlessly in providing clients with the highest quality of care, while enabling clients to maintain dignity, comfort and safety in their homes.
Suma Home Care, serves four counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia. Ibrahim is firmly connected to his local community and is always looking for ways to give back whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Ibrahim enjoys spending time with his wife and children, travelling and enjoys sports.
Mariama Suma-Keita BSN RN
Born in Sierra Leone west Africa, relocated to America in 1999 from a civil war and settled since in the U.S.A as a Naturalized citizen Graduated from National school of nursing with an associate , and completed BSN in Nursing from Immaculata University graduated with Honor roll Alpha Lambda sigma, After escaping the war served as a refugee nurse in Gambia and Guinea to other displaced refugees before coming to America.
In the states started in Homecare then then transition into hospital, worked in Jefferson hospital as a Registered nurse on Tele and general medsurg floor, also worked in Einstein hospital as an oncology transplant nurse , I realized that I enjoy working with patients so much and believe in quality and compassionate care one at a time dealing with an holistic approach in caring for patients and family in a familiar environment called home , I see the impact and progress when they’re home , it makes them feel relax and progress fast with recovering at home. As a nurse and entrepreneur I understand that dedication to meeting people and families needs is a priority, and able to foster relationships with family and patients that is professional and friendly to help them stay and settled home as a desire.
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