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*Palliative Care ... The biggest problem with palliative care is that many people are referred for care too late. By ... starting this type of care early, and by using the right type of pain management, nearly all pain ... pain management;palliative care;pain assessment;medication use;pain relievers;opiate drugs;helper drugs;surgery for pain control;93

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

*Cancer Risk Genetic Test ... ? Should you be tested for genes that can show cancer risk? The American Society of Clinical Oncology ... Different kinds of tests show different levels of cancer risk. Some tests may even help ... DNA testing;cancer genes;genetic susceptibility genes;cancer predisposition testing;hereditary ... cancers;cancer genetic testing;inherited cancer syndrome;p07185

*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

Home The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Assessments of Newborn Babies Caring for ... Parenting in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Breastfeeding the High-Risk Newborn ... Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU, Newborn, Newborn Assessment, Common Newborn Conditions, Newborn Complications, Breastfeeding, High-Risk Newborn

Detailed information on high-risk newborns Topic Index The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ... (NICU) Assessments of Newborn Babies Caring for Babies in the NICU Common Conditions and ... Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU, Newborn, Newborn Assessment, Common Newborn Conditions, Newborn Complications, Breastfeeding, High-Risk Newborn

*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 Constipation Tips ... help. Cancer Care: Controlling Constipation Constipation is a common side effect of cancer ... constipation is to keep it from happening. Ask your healthcare provider if you are at risk for ... Oncology controlling;constipation;on1010a;82302;chemo;chemotherapy;radiation

*Kidney Stones Risk Factors ... Assess your risk factors by answering these questions.  Kidney Stones: Are You at Risk? People ... likely to form stones than other people. A family history of stones also increases your risk. Assess ... 84711;kidney stones: are you at risk;kidney stones, risk assessment;renal calculus, risk assessment

Assessment Most adults who drink alcohol are moderate drinkers. They are at low risk of ... . Drinking too much over a long period of time can raise the risk for certain cancers. These include

*Fall Prevention Assessing Risk ... more likely to trip and fall. Preventing Falls: Are You at Risk of Falling? As you get older ... important to be aware of your own risk of falling. The dangers of falling Falls are one of the ... 89321;hos1041;Preventing Falls;Accident Prevention;hospital care;geriatrics;gerontology;elders;elder;elderly;senior;seniors;fall risks

*Cancer Survivorship Care Plan ... resource is: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Cancer Treatment and Survivorship Care ... A survivorship care plan is a personalized document to help you move forward after cancer ... cancer;cancer survivorship;cancer survivorship care plan;cancer treatment;primary care provider;16108

Too much stress can affect both your emotional and physical health. This assessment will help you ... identify your life "stressors." Stress Trigger Assessment Stress in small doses isn't a ... stress; life stressors; stress assessment;

*Radiation Tx Skin Care ... ends. The ones you have depend on the location of the tumor. These tips can help you care for ... your skin after radiation therapy. Skin Care During Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy can ... Oncology;Skin Care During Radiation Therapy;Oncology;82316

assessment tool. Coronary Artery Disease Risk Assessment Coronary artery disease (CAD ... death in the United States in both men and women. Determine your risk for developing CAD using this ... CAD; coronary artery disease; heart disease; heart disease risk factors; heart health;

*Cancer Resources Support ... You can’t fight cancer alone. Reach out. Get support from family, friends, and others who ... care about you. Let other people assist you. It can help you feel better both during and after ... Oncology;patient;information;General;resources;resources;cancer;oncology;on1022a;82317

care to ease symptoms only. These treatments are not used to treat the cancer itself. Some people ... Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a type of brain cancer tumor. Treatment is often done with ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes;90383

Oral Cancer Overview ... . Who is at risk for oral cancer? A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a ... disease. The exact cause of someone’s cancer may not be known. But risk factors can make it more ... cancer;oncology;tumors;mouth;oral;lips;cheeks;buccal;mucosa;tongues;gums;teeth;hard;palates;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQOralCancer

An Overview of Eye Cancer ... risk for eye cancer? A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease ... . The exact cause of someone’s cancer may not be known, but risk factors may make it more likely for a ... cancer;oncology;tumors;eyes;ophthalmology;optical;ophthalmic;vision;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQEyeOcularCancer

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