esophageal cancer treated with surgery and radiation
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Esophageal Cancer Treated with Surgery and Radiation. Kimberly Morris Stevie Arroyo. Esophageal Cancer. Cancer that forms in tissues lining the esophagus, two main types: Squamous cell carcinoma - cancer that begins in flat cells lining the esophagus - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Kimberly MorrisStevie Arroyo
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Esophageal Cancer
Cancer that forms in tissues lining the esophagus, two main types: Squamous cell carcinoma - cancer
that begins in flat cells lining the esophagus
Adenocarcinoma - cancer that begins in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids
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Incidence/Prevalence
Incidence: 4.6 per 100,000 men and women diagnosed per year (2001-2005)
Prevalence : Estimated new cases in 2008: New cases: 16,470 (12,970 men and 3,500
women)Deaths: 14,280
(http://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/esoph.html)
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Signs/symptoms
Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing )Unintentional weight lossPain in the throat , mid-chest areaHoarseness, hiccups vomiting of blood
Barium swallow →EndoscopyBiopsy
Diagnosis
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The following stages are used for diagnosis of esophageal cancer:
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Risk FactorsAge 65 or olderBeing maleSmokingHeavy drinkingDietObesityAcid refluxAbnormal cells in the esophagus
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TreatmentWhen esophageal cancer is found very early,
there is a better chance of recovery.
At later stages, esophageal cancer can be treated but rarely can be cured.
Esophageal cancer is generally treated with surgery to remove the cancer
Treatment often includes minimizes discomfort caused by GERD and dysphagia.
(www.cancer.gov)
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Treatment Patients with moderate-to-severe dysphagia
require a team approach involving nutritional support, physical therapy, speech rehabilitation, pain management, and psychological counseling. (Nguyen N., et. al., 2005)
Treatment varies depending on severity but dietary modification is a key component
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Treatment In 2002 the ADA established a national dysphagia
diet with four different levels of treatment:
NDD Level 1: Pureed - homogenous, very cohesive, pudding-like, requiring very little chewing ability.
NDD Level 2: Mechanical Altered - cohesive, moist, semisolid foods, requiring some chewing.
NDD Level 3: Advanced - soft foods that require more chewing ability.
Regular - all foods allowed.
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TreatmentNutritional factors are believed to aggravate
acidic reflux either by delaying gastric emptying or diminishing pressure of the LES (Holtmann G. 2007)
Decrease gastric discomfort by eating smaller meals with fluid in between
Avoid foods and activities that cause discomfort and irritation (smoking, alcohol, spicy and acidic foods)
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TreatmentSurgery is usually paired with radiation therapy
for optimal results.
Results for radiotherapy studies showed a 13% absolute improvement in survival at two years (Gebski V, et. al. 2007)
Typical side effects or radiation therapy include: Trouble swallowingheartburnfatigueloss of appetite
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Treatment - MNT Radiation Try to eat something at least 60 minutes before
treatment.
Bring snacks or nutrition supplements with you on the ride to and from treatment
Eat small frequent meals with fluids
Be sure to drink plenty of water and other liquids
Ask friends and family members to help by shopping for groceries and preparing meals.
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Nick Seyer
Age: 58
Sex: Male
Occupation: Contractor
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
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Assessment - Medical History
Drugs: TUMS, Alka-Seltzer, Pepcid consistently for past year
Noted 30Ib weight loss in last several months
Patient is a smoker and regular drinker
Family History: Mother had liver cancer, passed at age 58
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Assessment - Medical HistoryChief complaints:
Significant heartburn for previous year
Patient has recurrent cough at night
Unable to eat due to heartburn pain, has difficulty swallowing foods with texture
Onset of disease: Dysphasia x 3-4 months, odynophagia x 5-6 months
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Assessment - Medications/Drug InteractionsTums- treats upset stomach, vomiting heartburn,
and indigestion Side effects: Constipation and gasDrug interactions: may decrease absorption of drugs like tetracycline antibiotics and biphosphates.
Do not use if you have stomach/intestinal blockage, hypocalcaemia
(www.WebMD.com)
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Assessment - Medications/Drug Interactions
Alka-Seltzer- Used to treat indigestion and low calcium in bloodSide effects: taste problems, incomplete or infrequent bowel movements.Drug interactions: phosphate supplements/antacid use can cause less absorption of phosphates, low phosphate levels in body
(www.WebMD.com)
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Assessment - Medications/Drug Interactions
Pepcid- helps relieve heartburn and acid indigestionSide effects- persistent nausea, vomiting, stomach and abdominal painsDrug interactions- Aspirin/NSAIDS can cause stomach irritation/ulcers.
Do not take similar acid blockers at the same time. Consult doctor of other medication uses
(www.WebMD.com)
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Assessment – Anthropometrics
Ht: 75” BMI: 24.7
Wt: 198 UBW: 230
IBW: 196 %IBW: 101% normal
%UBW: 86% mildly depleted energy
stores
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Assessment – Physical Exam
Temperature: 98.3° F
Blood Pressure: 132/92 mm Hg
Heart Rate: 88 bpm
Resting Rate: 13 bpm
Nose/throat: dry mucus membranes
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Assessment - Lab Values
Albumin 3.1 L 3.5-5
Total Protein 5.7 L 6-8
Pre-albumin 15 L 16-35
WBC 5.2 4.8-11.8
RBC 4.2 L 4.5-6.2 (men)
HGB 13.5 L 14-17 (men)
HCT
38 L 40-54 (men)
NORMAL
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Assessment – Medical DiagnosisDoctor required patient to undergo chest x-
ray, endoscopy, biopsy, and CT scan
Doctor diagnosed patient with stage IIB adenocarcinoma of the esophagus
Patient underwent a trans-hiatal esophagectomy and received pre and postoperative external beam radiation therapy
During surgery patient was given a jejunal tube feed and prescribed Isosource HN 1.5 kcal at 75ml/hr x 24hrs
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Assessment – Nutrition NeedsEnergy needs: BEE
66.5 + (13.8 x 198/2.2) + (5 x (75x2.54)) – (6.8 x 58) = 1866.6 x 1.2 (bed rest) x 1.2 (surgery)= 2687.9 kcal/d
Kcals from Isosource HN 1.575 x 24= 1800ml/d 1.5kcal x 1800ml/d= 2700 kcal
Protein needs: 198 lb / 2.2 kg/lb = 90 kg. 90 kg x 1.0 g/kg/d = 90 g/d
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Assessment – Nutrition History
AM Used to eat eggs, bacon and toast every morning but has not eaten this for at least a month. Recently has had just coffee and cereal
LUNCH Previously ate cold packed lunch; sandwich, cold meat or other leftovers, fruit, cookies, and tea
DINNER All meats, pasta or rice, 2-3 vegetables, 1-2 beers
SNACKS Ice cream, popcorn, or homemade dessert
USUAL DIETARY INTAKE
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Assessment – Nutrition History
AM 1 packet of instant oatmeal; sips of coffee
LUNCH 6 oz. tomato soup with 2-4 crackers
DINNER Macaroni and cheese – homemade ½ cup
SNACKS 1 scoop of chocolate ice cream
24 HOUR RECALL
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Diagnosis – PES Statement
Inadequate oral food/beverage intake (NI- 2.1)
related to patients pre-surgical esophageal
discomfort, and current tube feed placement
as evidence by depleted protein stores and
reported weight loss of 30 pounds over
several months
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Intervention – Goals
Short termEnsure patient is tolerating advancement to soft diet prior to dischargeEducation patient on diet changes he can make to minimize discomfort of eating
Long termGoal for patient is to maintain healthy body weight through proper nutrition
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Intervention – Diet Order Recommendations
After clearance by physician and speech pathologist; Discontinue enteral or parenteral nutrition (ND-2)
If patient tolerates jejunal tube feeding (5-7 days post-surgery) start on clear liquid diet and advance diet as tolerated : mechanical soft to soft. (Mackenzie, et. al., 2005)
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Intervention – Diet Order Recommendations
FruitsSoft, canned or fresh
fruit with pits and skin removed.
Applesauce, bananas, peaches, melons (no seeds).
Fruit juices. Avoid crisp or stringy
fruits such as green apples and rhubarb.
VegetablesSoft, cooked
vegetables with seeds and skin removed
Vegetable juiceAvoid raw, tough, or
stringy vegetables
http://www.bmc.org/thoraciconcology/pdf/esophogealsurgery.pdf
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Intervention – Diet Order Recommendations
Meat & AlternativesMinced or ground
meatSoups prepared with
soft foodsCooked eggs, omelets Soft cheesesTofu Avoid overcooked or
dry and stringy meats.
Dairy & Misc. Yogurt Ice cream Pudding Whole milkNutrition
Supplements such as ensure or carnation instant breakfast
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Intervention – Education
Nutrition education including textured modified, high protein/energy diet and/or managing nausea/vomiting and fluid intake (Odelli C, et. al., 2005)
Education should include:Use of Protein supplements, high-energy foods,
and a soft dysphasia diet
Sit upright, chew slowly, and eat more than 3 hours before bedtime
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Intervention – Education cont.
6 to 8 small frequent meals each day
Avoid foods that cause discomfort for example very hot or cold beverages and spicy foods
Avoid alcohol and smoking
Educate wife on cooking techniques and food selection
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Monitoring and Evaluation While patient is still in the hospital monitor
weight and food intakes
Check labs every 3 days, ordered by physician
Once patient is discharged provide handouts and resources on nutrition
Patient may need additional nutrition counseling in the future; if he is having trouble eating he should ask to be referred to a RD
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