Kyleen Labrecque

Hello everyone! I am a Freshman URI Nursing student.

[Kyleen Labrecque @LabrecqueKyleen]

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[Kyleen Labrecque @LabrecqueKyleen]

Millions of cancer patients experience toxicity. The drugs are costly and patients are unable to pay out-of-pocket. Although the study says that cancer patients are 2.65 times more likely to experience bankruptcy, they are also at risk for increase of stress and anxiety. #PHP203G

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Guatemalan parents do not give their kids fresh foods, so they are malnourished. Studies show, Guatemalan children with Acute Leukemia&poor diet have a 6month survival rate, opposed to a well nourished child living past 6months. Nutritious foods need to be in our diets!#PHP203G

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Autonomy is important in healthcare. Patients have the right to know risks/benefits of procedures that will happen; however, informed consent is NOT required when lacking cognitive thoughts. Clinician’s need to recognize patient’s needs and decide what is best for them#PHP203G

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Unfortunately, 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Although that is daunting, studies found that a new drug targets the cells&blocks their ability to multiply. This drug may increase survival rate up to 30% in premenopausal women with metastatic breast cancer. #PHP203G

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@HemeOncPharm Correction: E-cigarettes may cause Lung Cancer.

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Dr. Cho explains E-Cigarettes rise and dangerous effects! These trendy devices lead to Lung Cancer which has an 18% survival rate. The article mentions how these 'less harmful' devices pump formaldehyde&aldehyde into the lungs, creating cancerous compounds. #PHP203G @HemeOncPharm

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#BeAware#ProtectYourBody#KnowWhatIsGoingInside
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