Lung Cancer
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Lung Cancer Home Care
Home care for lung
cancer
includes:
Stop smoking
.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Follow a
cancer diet
:
Cancer nutrition
Follow
an exercise plan
developed with your doctor.
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Take all prescribed medications as directed.
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Lung Cancer Home Care: Anorexia
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