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*Cancer Resources Support ... care about you. Let other people assist you. It can help you feel better both during and after ... out. Get support from family, friends, and others who care about you. Let other people help you. It ... Oncology;patient;information;General;resources;resources;cancer;oncology;on1022a;82317

*Cancer Caregiver Advocate ... . It can be an electronic or paper calendar—whatever works best for you. Go to their appointments ... healthcare team to discuss your loved one’s care with you when they are not present. Without it, the ... advocate;caregiving;cancer patient;16146

*Oncology Nurse Navigators ... trained in oncology. This means they know all about cancer and its treatments. They use this ... treatments and hospital visits. The ONN will guide you on your path through cancer care ... nurse navigator;oncology;16226

. Your oncologist may also act as the lead healthcare provider for all your cancer care. Oncology ... nurses.  These nurses have training in treating cancer and caring for patients during treatment. They ... cancer;cancer treatment;oncology;surgeon;oncologist;oncology nurse;treatment team;radiologist;p07151

*Colorectal Cancer Surg Dc ... cancers. This sheet will help you remember how to care for yourself after surgery. Discharge ... on the kind of work you do. But it should be within 6 to 8 weeks after surgery. Home care Once ... discharge instructions for colon cancer;rectal cancer;colorectal cancer;gastroenterology;oncology;rectum;86286;colectomy;partial colectomy

*Oncology Team Pediatric ... will help you and your child cope with cancer and its treatment. They can also answer your ... advanced training to care for children with cancer. They may help the doctor manage your child’s symptoms ... 40339;cancer in children, your child's health care team;child cancer, health care team;pediatric cancer, health care team

*Cancer Find PCP After Tx Teen ... keep you feeling your best. The care plan tells your new providers all about what your cancer team did ... to help treat you. Over time, you probably bonded with your cancer team. It can be scary saying ... life after cancer;primary care provider;healthcare provider communication;16235

choose to have only palliative care. It helps a person be comfortable and have the best quality of life ... Multiforme (GBM) Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a tumor in the brain that's cancer. It starts in ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes;90383

Understanding Hospice Care ... are turning to hospice care. Hospice is not just for elderly adults or people with cancer. People ... lateral sclerosis (ALS), cancer, Parkinson disease, and HIV. Children can also qualify for hospice care ... hospices;elderly patients hospice;2426

specializes in treating cancer with radiation. Surgical oncologist (oncologic surgeon). This ... can also help you know what to expect from treatment and from your cancer care team. Getting

*Cancer Tx Emotional Support ... challenges that come with it. Finding Emotional Support During Cancer Treatment Cancer is a life ... to help people cope with the emotional impact of cancer. Or they may connect you with an oncology ... cancer treatment;emotional support;support group;16173

. An oncology nurse. This is a nurse who has training in caring for patients with cancer ... people on your healthcare team to help. Melanoma: Newly Diagnosed Melanoma is a type of cancer ... melanoma;melanoma treatment;cancer;19049-1

Preventive Breast Care ... provider about your breast cancer risk to decide on the best preventive care plan for you. The ... Finding breast cancer early is the main goal of routine breast care. That's why it's so important to ... breast health;breast cancer prevention;breast self examination;breast self exam;clinical breast exam;mammography;mammogram;p00169

*Liver Cancer New Dx ... When You are Newly Diagnosed with Liver Cancer ... . It can help you feel better about the choices you make. Getting support Coping with cancer ... 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

*Cancer Dx Ch Coping ... Cancer can be difficult for your child and family members to grasp. Try to be patient and ... to be patient and empathetic with every member of your family. It may take longer for some to ... cancer diagnosis;child diagnosis of cancer;16143

*Cancer Caregiver Coping with Grief ... close you are with the person who has cancer The quality of care from their medical team How ... . Anticipatory grief If you are caring for a loved one who has cancer and is nearing the end of their life, you ... cancer patient;caregiving;grief;16152

in 1899. It involved a case of skin cancer. Radiation oncology became a medical specialty in 1922 ... Therapeutic radiology is also called radiation oncology or radiation therapy. It is the ... 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

*Radiation Tx Skin Care ... provider tells you it’s OK. Changes to your skin Radiation therapy kills cancer cells. But it ... more sensitive than it was before treatment. Self-care tips Wear loose clothing. This will ... Oncology;Skin Care During Radiation Therapy;Oncology;82316

*Immunocompromised Patients Dc ... provider says it’s OK. Tell your provider about any side effects you have. Skin care ... (then cooling it) before drinking, or buying commercially bottled water. Take care when traveling ... discharge instructions for immunocompromised patients;transplant;immunocompromised homecare;immunocompromised precautions;immunocompromised medications;86391