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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

. Radiation oncologist.  This is a healthcare provider who specializes in treating cancer with ... the cancer and your treatment options can help you feel less afraid. This also helps you work with

Radiation Therapy for Adrenal Cancer ... Radiation therapy is not often the main treatment for adrenal cancer. But it may be used ... where the tumor has spread. Adrenal Cancer: Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy uses high ... adrenal;tumor;glands;cancers;oncology;treatments;radiation;therapy;radiotherapy;high-energy;kidneys;19180-1

*ED Radiation Tx Self Care ... ED Radiation Therapy Self Care ... Therapy Home care Radiation therapy is a common cancer treatment. Side effects of radiation depend on ... Follow these guidelines for home care after radiation therapy. Self-Care After Radiation ... 116465en;RADIATION THERAPY;home care;oncology care;cancer treatment;radiology;radiation

*Ovarian Cancer New Dx ... When You're Newly Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer ... cancer with radiation therapy. Oncology nurse. This is a nurse who specializes in caring for ... Learn what you need to know when you're newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Ovarian Cancer ... ovarian cancer;screening for ovarian cancer;17178-1

*Anal Cancer New Dx ... cancer with medicines. Radiation oncologist. This is a doctor who specializes in treating ... cancer with radiation. Colorectal surgeon (proctologist). This is a doctor who uses surgery to ... anal cancer;treatment of anal cancer;banad1

doctor who uses radiation to treat cancer. Oncology nurse. This is a nurse who specializes in ... cancer and uses chemotherapy and other medicines to treat cancer. Radiation oncologist. This is a

You've had a cancer treatment called permanent brachytherapy. Your healthcare provider ... contain radioactive material that kills nearby cancer cells. The seeds will lose their ... discharge instructions for prostate brachytherapy;urology;oncology;cancer;radiation;86452

oncology uses radiation to treat cancer (and a few other diseases). Also uses imaging, such as CT ... caring for the patient. Or they may be the patient's primary provider in treating a disease After

. An oncology nurse. This is a nurse who has training in caring for patients with cancer ... oncologist. This is a healthcare provider who specializes in treating cancer with radiation. A ... melanoma;melanoma treatment;cancer;19049-1

*Radiation Tx Daily Life ... Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. To feel better, get plenty of ... Radiation therapy can be a key part of cancer treatment. To feel better during treatment, get plenty of ... 83873;radiation therapy, your daily life;radiation therapy, lifestyle during treatment;radiation oncology, lifestyle during treatment

*Radiation Therapy Dc ... Radiation therapy uses beams of high-energy X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells or slow ... their growth. Radiation destroys cancer cells slowly, over time. Discharge Instructions for ... discharge instructions for radiation therapy;oncology;cancer treatment;after radiation therapy;86457

Treatment for Thyroid Cancer: External Radiation Therapy ... *Thyroid Cancer ERT ... In radiation therapy, strong, high-energy rays kill cancer cells or slow their growth. In ... external radiation therapy, the radiation is aimed at the cancer from a source outside the body ... radiation;x-rays;beams;cells;internal;interstitial;seeds;radioactive;pellets;external;radiotherapy;external;oncology;cancer;tumors;thyroid;glands;17676-1

*Radiation Therapy Team ... Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. This therapy can ... help you in your fight against cancer. Your radiation therapy team will work with you during ... 83867;radiation therapy team;radiation therapy goals;radiation therapy treatment plan

treating cancer with medicines, such as chemotherapy. Radiation oncologist.  This is a ... healthcare provider who specializes in treating cancer with radiation. Many other healthcare ... colorectal cancer;diagnosis of colorectal cancer;bcold1

*Cancer Managing Fatigue ... Cancer Managing Fatigue ... common in people with cancer, especially during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. If your red ... some tips to help you feel better. Cancer: Managing Fatigue Cancer-related fatigue is extreme ... Oncology managing fatigue;radiation;chemotherapy;82304;chemo;fatigue from cancer

*Esophageal Cancer New Dx ... What Comes Next After an Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis ... immunotherapy. Radiation oncologist.  This healthcare provider specializes in treating cancer ... Being told you have esophageal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. Know

*Stomach Cancer Tx Options ... Understanding Treatment Options for Stomach Cancer ... particles to kill cancer cells. The main goal of radiation is to kill cancer cells and reduce the chance the ... Learn about the different treatment choices for stomach cancer. Stomach Cancer: Treatment ... oncology;cancer;tumors;stomach;chemotherapy;surgery;radiation;radiotherapy;17795-1

*Cancer of Testicles Tx Dc ... to care for yourself after surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Discharge Instructions After ... . This sheet will help you learn how to care for yourself after surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy ... discharge instructions for testicular cancer;testicles;oncology;urology;86295;treatment for testicular cancer

who help doctors care for you. They can also prescribe medicine. Radiation oncologist.  This is ... a healthcare provider who uses radiation to treat cancer. Radiation therapist. These