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. When might radiation therapy be used for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)? Radiation therapy is ... transplanted stem cells. It sends radiation in equal doses to all of your body. You need radiation ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

same time, and some may never appear at all. Hospice and Palliative Care: Signs and Symptoms of ... Approaching Death Your hospice team's goal is to help prepare you for some of the things that might

you to eat. This type of surgery is called palliative surgery. Risks of surgery for stomach ... most to you. Side effects of surgery for stomach cancer You will have side effects when all or ... cancer;stomach cancer;surgery for stomach cancer;palliative surgery for stomach cancer;BStoT4

*ALL Ch ... child’s illness and care. You may also wish to seek information and support for yourself. Doing so can ... blood can’t do its job. In this way, ALL affects all of the blood cells. This can lead to problems ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child

and to offer help when they can. Coping with Ménière’s Disease: Other Things You Can Do Take ... care of your body and your emotions. Also, educate the people around you about your condition. Talk to ... 83670;coping with meniere's disease: other things you can do;Meniere Disease;Ménière's disease

healthcare provider may suggest that you get only palliative care if they believe that treatments ... choice for you. Esophageal Cancer: Treatment Choices There are many treatment choices for ... esophageal cancer;treatment for esophageal cancer;local treatments;systemic treatments;electrocoagulation;BEsoT1;treatment for throat cancer

Hospice Care: Decisions to Make ... ethical issues arise. This is can be a hard topic for the family and caregivers to talk about ... . They should listen and help sort through these issues. Hospice Care: Planning When a person is ... terminally ill;spiritual and ethical decisions for the terminally ill;23506-1

*RLS What to Do ... Do restless legs keep you up at night? Learn how you can help yourself and sleep well. Restless ... Legs Syndrome: What You Can Do Symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS) can be treated. Together ... 84441;restless legs syndrome: what you can do;restless legs syndrome, self care

Psychosocial Needs of the Dying Child Supportive/Palliative Care Hospice Important ... links above to learn more about caring for a terminally ill child. ... child death, Anticipatory Grief, Dying Child, Supportive Care Child, Palliative Care Child, Hospice Care child, Dying Process, Grief, Bereavement

treatment? What treatment do you think is best for me? How much experience do you have ... causing symptoms (palliative treatment)? What’s the success rate of this treatment for my type and ... cancer;stomach cancer;treatment of stomach cancer;surgery for stomach cancer;side effects of treatment for stomach surgery;BStoT2

Is Refractive Surgery Right For You ... refractive surgery can and can’t do. Knowing the risks will help you make the right decision for you ... : Is It Right for You? Successful refractive surgery may free you from glasses or contacts. But ... 85469;refractive surgery: is it right for you?;is refractive surgery right for you?

connect you to hospital resources for treatment and counseling. Plus, they can discuss or point you ... social media groups can make you feel less alone. This option works well for people who don’t feel

*ALL Stem Cell Transplant ... Understanding Stem Cell Transplant for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia ... for ALL. This means you get stem cells from a matched donor. In many cases, this may be a family ... you.  What happens during a stem cell transplant for ALL Stem cell transplant is a complex ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;ballt12

bile flow to your intestine for normal digestion. This is a type of palliative surgery. It doesn’t ... doctor about surgery for bile duct cancer: What kind of surgery can I consider? What option do ... bile duct cancer;surgery for bile duct cancer;18860-1;whipple procedure;partial hepatectomy;partial

*Diabetes Do You Have It ... these questions true for you? If yes, see your healthcare provider.  Do you feel tired all the ... time? Do you pee (urinate) often? Do you feel thirsty or hungry all the time? Are you losing ... 89509;Do You Have Diabetes;Endocrinology;Endocrine System Diseases;Diabetic;Diabetics;Diabetes Do ... You Have;Diabetes Mellitus;hyperglycemia;glucose intolerance;Insulin-Dependent;Brittle Diabetes

don’t always need to go to a hospital or emergency room. You can get care for yourself and your family ... may need. They can tell you where to go for certain types of care. Urgent care center Urgent ... 84671;understanding health care facilities;health care facilities;health care providers;primary ... care physician;physician, primary care;doctor, primary care;hospital;emergency room;er;urgent care

surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Here's what you need to know. Treatment for Glioblastoma ... work with you and other team members to give your cancer treatments and watch how you're doing during

Travel Tips: If You Get Sick ... all written prescriptions with you. These should include generic names for these medicines. Talk ... Detailed information on how to respond if you become ill or injured while traveling. What To Do

Dogs are responsible for 85% to 90% of all animal bites. But, many incidents can be avoided ... . What You Can Do About Dog Bites Dogs are more than pets—they are family. But even well ... dog bites;avoiding dog bites;aggressive dog warning signs;dog bites self-care;animal bites

*ALL Chemotherapy ... treatment worked at all. How is chemotherapy given for ALL? You will meet with a hematologist ... Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Acute ... ALL;BALLT4