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*Chemo Nail Care ... the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer cells. To manage these side effects, try ... these tips. Nail Care During Chemotherapy Minor nail problems are common side effects of ... Oncology;Chemotherapy;Self-care;lifestyle;nail;care;during chemotherapy;82311;chemo

*Cancer Hair Loss Coping ... American Cancer Society may be able to help and show you how to care for the wig. Also, if your ... . Cancer: Coping with Hair Loss Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation ... Oncology coping with hair loss;cancer;82305;chemotherapy;chemo;alopecia

*Cancer Tx Control Nausea Vomiting ... some helpful tips. Cancer Care: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting Nausea and vomiting are common ... side effects of cancer treatment. This includes chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation ... Oncology;How to Control Nausea and Vomiting;on1018a;82312;chemo;chemotherapy

*Anal Cancer Chemo ... your body in your bloodstream. Most people with anal cancer get chemo in an outpatient infusion ... Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemo is used ... anal cancer;chemotherapy and anal cancer;18996-1

*Breast Cancer Adjuvant Tx ... If you have breast cancer, you will have many treatment choices. Your choices may include one ... . Treating Breast Cancer: Adjuvant Therapy If you have breast cancer, you will have many treatment ... cancer;Breast Cancer Treatments;Oncology;chemotherapy;radiation therapy;hormone therapy;adjuvant ... therapy;breast cancer;other treatments for breast cancer;gy1034a;82939;chemo

medicines that kill cancer cells. Treatment is a combination of chemo and other supportive medicines. They ... resources are: American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org Children's Oncology Group at

Detailed information on cancer in children Topic Index About Cancer Chemotherapy Bone ... Hepatoblastoma Germ Cell Tumors Click on the links above to learn more about pediatric oncology. ... Cancer, Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Leukemia, Wilms Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

*Bile Duct Chemo ... Chemotherapy (or chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. Bile Duct Cancer ... : Chemotherapy What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (or chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. The ... bile duct cancer;chemotherapy for bile duct cancer;18862-1

*Cervical Cancer Chemo ... called chemo, uses strong medicine to kill cancer cells. These medicines kill cells that grow quickly ... your chemo treatment more effective. You may get chemotherapy on its own if cervical cancer has ... chemo;16284;cervical cancer;chemotherapy

*Kidney Cancer Tx Dc ... When you're being treated for kidney cancer, you'll need to take good care of yourself at ... When you’re being treated for kidney cancer, you’ll need to take good care of yourself at home ... discharge instructions for kidney cancer;renal cancer;nephrology;oncology;86290;renal surgery;kidney transplant;renal transplant;kidney surgery

Home Care ... Many types of medical and social home healthcare services are available: nursing care ... , occupational, or speech therapy Medical social services Care from home health aides Homemaker ... home health;home health care;home care;P00611

(oncologic surgeon).  This provider uses surgery to treat cancer. Medical oncologist.  This ... about the cancer and about your treatment options can help you feel less afraid. This also helps you ... malignant mesothelioma;medical oncologist and malignant mesothelioma;treatment for malignant

cells. This helps get the chemo right to the cancer cells. This medicine may help treat Hodgkin lymphoma ... Monoclonal antibody therapy is a type of treatment for cancer that is given in medicines to

Targeted Therapy for Esophageal Cancer ... medicines attack certain proteins or cell functions that help cancer cells grow. Like chemotherapy (chemo ... target cancer cells, so the side effects are different and often less severe than those from chemo ... esophageal cancer;EGFR inhibitors for esophageal cancer;new treatment for esophageal cancer;besot19;esophagus cancer

Resources When you find out you have cancer, you most likely have questions about treatment ... . Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. It can also ... Radiation;radiation therapy resources help;cancer treatment;82294

*Liver Cancer New Dx ... When You are Newly Diagnosed with Liver Cancer ... surgeon).  This is a doctor who uses surgery to treat cancer. Medical oncologist.  This is a ... Being told you have liver cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have ... cancer;liver cancer;treatment for liver cancer;BLivO1

*Chemo Mouth Care ... therapy. These tips may help you feel better. Mouth Care During Chemotherapy Mouth sores ... medicines affect normal cells as well as cancer cells. The best way to help mouth sores is to ... Oncology;Mouth Care During Chemotherapy;mouth care;oral care;chemotherapy;82310;chemo;stomatitis

*Ovarian Cancer Chemo ... Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made ... to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Learn more about chemo for ovarian cancer ... ovarian cancer;chemotherapy for ovarian cancer;17200-1

*Pancreatic Cancer Dc ... care after surgery Here’s what to do at home after surgery for pancreatic cancer: Follow the diet ... radiation therapy Here’s what to do at home after radiation therapy for pancreatic cancer: Skin care ... discharge instructions for pancreatic cancer;pancreas;gastroenterology;oncology;86294;pancreatic cancer treatment

Chemo for Ewing Sarcoma ... Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn more about how ... ? Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines travel all over your body