Problem-solving has a time and a place. Problem-solving has an agenda. Problem-solving is task-oriented; it is not a power struggle. Problem-solving has two distinct phases: a problem definition phase and a problem solution phase. When defining a problem: 1  Be specific (refer to what both partners can observe).
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) occurs when a personâs superior vena cava is partially blocked or compressed. The superior vena cava is a major vein in a personâs body. It carries blood from the head, neck, upper chest, and arms to the heart. Cancer is usually the main cause of SVCS.
However, there are different ways cancer can cause SVCS. A tumor in the chest may press on the superior vena cava. A tumor may grow into the superior vena cava, causing a blockage. If cancer spreads to the lymph nodes surrounding the superior vena cava, the lymph nodes may enlarge and press on or block the vein.