Individuals face unique challenges when dealing with cancer and wound management. Explore our blogs to discover information on cancer-related wound care, offering practical guidance for residents, their families, and caregivers.
The older you get, the more likely you are to be diagnosed with cancer. In fact, those over age 74 comprise 28% of new cancer cases in the United States. In addition, more than 9 out of 10 cancers are diagnosed in those 45 and older. But often, this presents certain challenges for those with…
The radiation and chemotherapy involved in fighting cancer also makes it more difficult for wounds to heal. As a result, cancer patients are prone to non-healing wounds, which can create a new and difficult set of complications. How do cancer patients manage wounds? Sometimes, these can be best addressed in a skilled nursing facility where…
