Symptom management apart from pain relief, e.g. breathlessness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, haemodynamic instabilities, constipation, ascites drainage, infection control, tracheostomy care, lymphoedema management, wound care etc. that comprise “end of life” heath care.

These are potential cancer symptoms

• Change in bowel or bladder habits.
• A sore that does not heal.
• Unusual bleeding or discharge.
• Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere.
• Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing.
• Obvious change in a wart or mole
• Nagging cough or hoarseness

Common symptoms in Terminal cancer treated by Pain and Palliative Care Specialist

Symptom	Percent of patients
Pain	69
Anorexia	66
Constipation	46
Dry mouth	41
Nausea	38
Insomnia	37
Dyspepsia	34
Vomiting	32
Edema	32
Cough	26

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please visit a Doctor

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