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*Oncology Nurse Navigators ... treatments and hospital visits. The ONN will guide you on your path through cancer care ... . Oncology Nurse Navigators If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you’re likely feeling ... nurse navigator;oncology;16226

in 1899. It involved a case of skin cancer. Radiation oncology became a medical specialty in 1922 ... radiology is also called radiation oncology or radiation therapy. It's the treatment of cancer and ... therapeutic radiology;radiation oncology;external beam therapy;brachytherapy;p09513

*Oncology Team Pediatric ... advanced training to care for children with cancer. They may help the doctor manage your child’s symptoms ... diseases. Pediatric oncologist. This doctor manages your child's cancer care. They get advanced ... 40339;cancer in children, your child's health care team;child cancer, health care team;pediatric cancer, health care team

Detailed information on cancer in children Topic Index - Oncology Oncology Home About ... Cancer Cancer Overview Causes of Cancer Diagnosing Cancer Treatment for Cancer ... Cancer, Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Leukemia, Wilms Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

. Your oncologist may also act as the lead healthcare provider for all your cancer care. Oncology ... , form your cancer care team. Cancer Treatment Team Your cancer treatment team may include many ... cancer;cancer treatment;oncology;surgeon;oncologist;oncology nurse;treatment team;radiologist;p07151

called chemotherapy. It's also called chemo. Chemo is a common cancer treatment. There are many types of ... care of yourself after chemo. Talk with your healthcare provider about side effects, safety measures ... discharge;instructions;for;chemotherapy;oncology;cancer;tumor;homecare;86308;chemo

*Cancer Diarrhea Tips ... . Cancer Care: Controlling Diarrhea A common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is ... A common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is diarrhea. This is when you have loose ... Oncology controlling diarrhea;radiation;chemotherapy;on1011a;82303;chemo

(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

*Vulvar Cancer Chemo ... Chemotherapy for Vulvar Cancer ... chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. These medicines attack ... also harm those cells. This can cause side effects. When might chemo be used for vulvar cancer ... oncology;cancer;tumors;vulva;vulvar;chemotherapy;drugs;medications;medicines;cisplatin;Platinol

*Cancer Managing Fatigue ... Cancer Managing Fatigue ... some tips to help you feel better. Cancer: Managing Fatigue Cancer-related fatigue is extreme ... function normally.. It's very common when you have cancer or are having cancer treatment. There are ... Oncology managing fatigue;radiation;chemotherapy;82304;chemo;fatigue from cancer

*Stomach Cancer Tx Options ... Understanding Treatment Options for Stomach Cancer ... recurrence. Chemo is often used for early-stage stomach cancer, which has not spread. It may be the main ... treatment if the cancer has spread beyond the stomach to other parts of the body. Chemo can be used ... oncology;cancer;tumors;stomach;chemotherapy;surgery;radiation;radiotherapy;17795-1

*Cancer Constipation Tips ... help. Cancer Care: Controlling Constipation Constipation is a common side effect of cancer ... movement in 3 days or more, especially if you are getting certain kinds of chemo (vinblastine ... Oncology controlling;constipation;on1010a;82302;chemo;chemotherapy;radiation

healthcare provider uses radiation to treat cancer. Medical oncologist. This healthcare ... care to ease symptoms only. These treatments are not used to treat the cancer itself. Some people ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes;90383

*Vaginal Cancer Chemo ... Vaginal Cancer Treatment: Chemotherapy ... Cancer: Chemotherapy What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong medicines to kill ... effects.  You may see a gynecologic oncologist to get chemo for vaginal cancer. This is a ... oncology;cancer;tumors;Vaginal;vagina;chemotherapy;drugs;medications;medicines;cisplatin;Platinol

*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

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

imaging, diagnostic radiology, therapeutic radiology, radiation oncology, and interventional radiology ... Radiology (Radiation Oncology) Interventional Radiology Radiology is the branch of medicine that ... radiology, radiologist, radiology team, radiological imaging, diagnostic radiology, therapeutic radiology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology

*Cancer Preventing Infections ... infections, follow these tips. Cancer: Preventing Infections Cancer and cancer treatments can ... make your body less able to fight off infection. Chemotherapy (chemo), surgery, radiation therapy ... Oncology preventing infections;cancer;82307;chemo

*Chemotherapy Skin Care ... the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer cells. To manage these side effects, try ... the tips that follow. Skin Care During Chemotherapy Skin problems are common side effects of ... Oncology;Chemotherapy;Skin Care During Chemotherapy;82315;chemo

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