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Understanding Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
gives busy health care professionals the educational
resource they need. Patients are demanding
more education, but find the information available
on the Internet too fragmented and the studies
in medical journals too advanced to help them.
The OIES™ provides reliable, comprehensive
and accesible cancer information. It educates
your patients while allowing you to focus on individualized
care.
Understanding Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
is also an invaluable resource for clinicians
dealing with this difficult condition. Featuring
a clinical level with a detailed examination of
patterns of spread and discussions of the principles
of oncology, it introduces health care professionals
to the central issues in the treatment of the
disease.
A comprehensive guide to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and its treatment, both patients and clinicians can explore content sections such as:
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What is Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
This section gives patients and novice health
professionals an important introduction
to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. It includes a discussion
of risk factors and statistics about the disease.
Easy-to-understand interactive diagrams explain
cancer, and the anatomy and physiology of the
immune system.
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Diagnosis
The Diagnosis section focuses on recognizing symptoms,
understanding investigations and tests,
staging Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and evaluating
prognosis. It describes the symptoms of Non-Hodgkin's
Lymphoma, the methods used to detect it (e.g.,
lymph node biopsy, bone marrow biopsy, physical
examination, x-ray, lymphangiogram, gallium scan,
CT scan, MRI scan, blood tests) and the various
factors that influence prognosis. Illustrative
graphics and animations reveal how different stages
describe the extent of the disease and help predict
how likely the cancer is to progress.
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Types of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
There are many different types of Non-Hodgkin's
Lymphoma. This section describes and contrasts
the different types, and discusses the prognosis
and treatment approaches for each type.
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Treatments
The Treatments section discusses both treatment
decision-making and the details of each
of the primary therapies for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
chemotherapy, radiation therapy, blood and marrow
transplantation and biological therapy. It clearly
shows what to expect from each treatment approach,
providing answers to the questions: Why are these
treatments used? How do these treatments work?
What will happen during my visits? How will I
manage my side effects? For each type of treatment,
narrated 3-D animations and diagrams reinforce
the key concepts.
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Supportive Care
The Supportive Care section focuses on the medical,
psychological and social services that help
patients cope with the many challenges of Non-Hodgkin's
Lymphoma and its treatment. The topics include
managing symptoms and side effects, diet and nutrition,
pain management, relaxation techniques and complementary
therapies. Sections on palliative care, spiritual
support, psychological support and quality of
life help patients address difficult emotional
issues. Information on how to get in touch with
support groups and services allows patients
to seek out further assistance.
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Resources
In addition to the wealth of information contained
in this program, the Resources section provides
references to other printed and online resources.
A comprehensive glossary contains the medical
terms used in the program, with clear definitions
and audio narrations that teach proper pronunciation.
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Clinical Level
The Clinical Level is directed at medical professionals
and more experienced patients. Featuring discussions
of the latest research and pathology studies,
it introduces users to the principles of oncology
and the key issues in the treatment of
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
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Interactive Learning
Anatomy Mode.
Three-dimensional interactive images allow users to explore complex details of anatomy and understand the effects of cancer on the body.
Animations.
Animations reveal simplicity in complex ideas and procedures. They demonstrate and reinforce key concepts in a dynamic, easy-to-understand format.
Patient Interviews.
In the Patient Interview Videos, patients and caregivers tell their stories and offer their viewpoints. This unique component offers real-life examples of people dealing with every stage of cancer and allows users to share in the experiences of others.
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