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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

*Infusion Clinic Chemo ... Infusion Clinic: What to Know Getting a cancer diagnosis is an emotional and challenging experience ... . Where to go for your infusion Cancer treatment infusions are typically given at a hospital’s ... peripheral IV;chemo infusion clinic;chemotherapy;central line IV;16190

*Vulvar Cancer Chemo ... Chemotherapy for Vulvar Cancer ... with vulvar cancer get chemo through an IV in an outpatient part of the hospital, infusion center ... chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. These medicines attack ... oncology;cancer;tumors;vulva;vulvar;chemotherapy;drugs;medications;medicines;cisplatin;Platinol

*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

. 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

*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

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

*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

*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

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

*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

*Multiple Myeloma Tx Chemo ... Multiple Myeloma Tx: Chemo ... What is chemotherapy?  Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines ... pain and manage other symptoms if your cancer is advanced How is chemo given for multiple ... cancer;oncology;tumors;multiple;myeloma;plasma;blood;cancerous;cells;bones;pain;chemotherapy ... ;medications;medicines;drugs;melphalan;Alkeran;L-Phenylalanine;mustard;L-PAM;L-Sarcolysin;prednisone;Apo

*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

*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

Chemotherapy uses cancer-fighting medicines to destroy cancer cells. Chemo can be used alone or ... Children: Chemotherapy Chemotherapy (chemo) uses cancer-fighting medicines to destroy cancer cells ... 40345;treating cancer in children, chemotherapy;chemotherapy, child cancer;chemotherapy, pediatric ... cancer;cancer, child, chemotherapy;cancer, pediatric, chemotherapy;chemotherapy goals, child cancer

chemo does not. Targeted therapy focuses on cancer cells. They mostly leave healthy cells alone. So ... target parts of cancer cells that make them unlike normal cells. These medicines are different from ... cancer;oncology;lymphomas;non-hodgkin;hodgkin;Nodular;Classical;stages;grading;21053-1;BLymT9

*Pancreatic Cancer Chemo ... Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: Chemotherapy ... Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines that kill cancer cells. Learn what happens during chemo ... (chemo) uses medicines that kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to kill cells that grow ... pancreatic cancer;chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer;18630-1;pancreas cancer

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