T3 - T4
T3 and T4 are thyroid hormones that control the body's metabolism and metabolic rate, regulate protein metabolism, have excitatory effects on the central nervous system, and increase the rate of secretion of most other endocrine glands. The administration of T3 and T4 was examined in patients who were treated for thyroid cancer for its effect on fatigue.
Symptom Management
General symptom management involves approaches aimed at reducing and effectively managing multiple cancer-related symptoms. A combination or variety of approaches may be employed. The effect of managing multiple symptoms in patients with cancer was examined in relation to anxiety.
Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is a root vegetable that is a source of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. A diet with concentrated sweet-potato fiber was examined for its effect on constipation in patients with cancer.
Swallowing Training in Head and Neck Cancer
Swallowing training involves various rehabilitation exercises and techniques to facilitate swallowing in patients with dysphagia. Swallowing training in patients with head and neck cancer was examined for its effect on depression in patients with dysphagia.
Sustained Release Granisetron
Granisetron is in a class of drugs known as serotonin 5HT3 receptor antagonists. It works by blocking serotonin activity in the chemoreceptor trigger zone. Granisetron is used for the prevention and management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). A sustained-release formulation of granisetron was studied for its effects in patients with cancer and CINV. Because of the longer half life of this formulation, sustained-release granisetron may have improved efficacy for the prevention of delayed CINV.
Surgical Techniques
A variety of surgical and microsurgical techniques have been examined for prevention or treatment of lymphedema in patients with cancer. Techniques include harvesting tissue from nonsurgical sites, such as lymph nodes and vascular structures, and transplanting to the area operated on for tumor removal. Techniques to attempt to preserve specific veins at the time of surgery and creation of lymphatic-venous anastomosis also have been used. Surgical interventions include use of different types of surgical closure.
Supportive Care/Support Interventions
Supportive care involves the provision of emotional support informally or through structured interventions. Support interventions include activities such as general counseling related to emotional and other issues, active listening, and presence. Supportive interventions may be provided by healthcare professionals or may be structured as peer group support. Interventions can be one-on-one individualized sessions, support group sessions, or specific interventions with caregivers, families, etc.
Support Group
Support group interventions involve informal or structured peer group sessions that provide a forum for sharing experiences, information, etc., among peers. Support groups have been examined for effectiveness in patients with cancer for management of anxiety and sleep-wake disturbances.
Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a product applied to the skin to protect it from two types of harmful rays: ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB). The sun protection factor (SPF) number indicates a rating of the strength of skin protection, where higher numbers indicate greater protection. Sunscreen use has implications in patients with cancer for the prevention and management of skin toxicities associated with radiation therapy and skin exposure or chemotherapy.
Sucralfate
Sucralfate is an ulcer drug that has an anti-inflammatory effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa. The drug causes an increase in the level of prostaglandins and binds basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), protecting it from acid degradation. It is angiogenic, increasing blood flow. Systemic use with oral administration has been studied for diarrhea, mucositis, and radiodermatitis. Topical use has been tested as an intervention for radiodermatitis.