People diagnosed with early breast cancer sometimes forego chemotherapy if chances appear low that tumors will spread to other parts of the body. A genetic testing option could help patients in Arizona and their health care providers make the decision about chemotherapy.
Patients in Arizona hospitals may be able to reduce their risk of being injured by a medical error by paying close attention to what’s going on during their health care. Staying informed about the treatment plan, asking questions and examining medication before taking it may help a patient to avoid injury.
Arizona residents dealing with rare diseases may face a variety of medical challenges. Some are connected to the actual symptoms of these diseases. Others stem from difficulties the medical community may have in developing drugs and treatments for addressing these conditions.
Many Arizona residents live with chronic pain. Some may also suffer from chronic nausea, depression and dizziness from a young age but are never diagnosed with any disease or disorders. Individuals with such assorted symptoms could actually be suffering from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a genetic disease that affects the body’s connective tissue and collagen.
Arizona residents who have cancer or care for those with the illness may know that the management of medication can sometimes be difficult. However, there are some ways to make prescription and over-the-counter medicine management easier for those with cancer.
The patient and any person who is administering the medication should understand each medicine that has to be taken.
