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Diffuse malignant pleural mesothelioma: Part II. Symptom management
Mary Ellen Cordes1, Carol Brueggen
1cordes.mary@mayo.edu
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
|November 8, 2003
Summary
Patients with diffuse malignant pleural mesothelioma (DMPM) face numerous debilitating symptoms like dyspnea and pain. Effective symptom management is crucial for improving their quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Diffuse malignant pleural mesothelioma (DMPM) significantly impacts patient well-being.
- Patients endure a wide range of distressing symptoms due to the disease and its treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the common symptoms experienced by DMPM patients.
- To emphasize the critical need for proactive symptom assessment and management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of common DMPM symptoms.
- Analysis of symptom impact on patient quality of life.
Main Results:
- Common symptoms include dyspnea, cough, pain, fatigue, depression, weight loss, anorexia, and cachexia.
- These symptoms profoundly affect all life aspects for DMPM patients.
Conclusions:
- Early and continuous symptom assessment is essential.
- Comprehensive symptom management strategies are imperative for maximizing quality of life in DMPM patients.