Case study of an oncological emergency: Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS).

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is an oncological emergency. It is expected that the incidence of SVCS may rise with the increase in usage of central lines for both oncological and non-oncological reasons. The authors of this article present a case study in which a 56-year-old female patient presented at the emergency department with a three-week history of facial swelling, significant hearing loss, unrelenting cough, hoarseness, and swelling of the arms, chest and upper back.

Safeguarding the Children: The Cancer Journey of Young Mothers.

Purpose/objectives: To investigate how young mothers manage their maternal roles and responsibilities during their journey as patients with cancer
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Research Approach: Semistructured face-to-face interviews and analysis
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Setting: Rural and urban communities in eastern Canada.