Fatigue is defined as “weariness or exhaustion from labor, exertion, or stress” (1). It is a common part of life, but can also be a symptom of an illness, such as cancer, and/or a side effect from treatments, including chemotherapy.
The Nationwide IV fluid shortage continues to be an issue for physicians and nurses at Coastal Cancer Center as well as local hospitals, and other health care facilities across the country. Coastal Cancer Center physician, Dr. Vijay Paudel, discusses how this shortage is affecting patient care and treatment regimens on a daily basis.
“The bottom line is that patients end up not getting treatment,” Paudel said. “We are fortunate it hasn’t happened much, but once is too much.” Click Here to read the full article.
Source: The Journal of American Medical Association
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Coastal Cancer Center has been voted the best cancer center in the Myrtle Beach Herald Reader's Choice Awards for 2019. We have held that spot since 2014! Thanks to all of our patients who voted.
Please visit us tomorrow at the 38th Annual Grand Strand Health Fair at Coastal Grand Mall. We will be located approximately in front of PacSun. Just come through the entrance between Dillard's and Bed Bath & Beyond, turn right and find PacSun.
Get your tickets and join Wigs for Cancer for a night of fun, dinner, dancing, and giving to this great cause. Your donations make it possible a to give wigs to cancer patients - FREE OF CHARGE!