Copper-based detection allows detection recurrence early in patients with biochemical relapse. Since copper is present in higher levels in tumors, detection can occur with low PSAs.
From the ASCO Post
Latest Annals of Internal Medicine In the Clinic Highlights Palliative Care: http://annals.org/aim/fullarticle/2675978/annals-hospitalists-20-march-2018
Highlights from the article include use of opioid medications for severe pain, dyspnea, suggestions for the treatment of neuropathic pain, and that depression is not a normal response to serious illness and SSRIs should be considered.
High frailty means high chance of complications and FTR
Over 50% major complication rate with high frailty in high-risk procedures. Association of Frailty With Failure to Rescue After Low- and High-Risk Inpatient Surgery
From: JAMA Surgery
First blog post!
I’m hoping this blog will be a way to actively practice self-care and start trialing a fusion of tech in my palliative practice.
Running with Pain Scales 