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*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

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

. 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

care to ease symptoms only. These treatments are not used to treat the cancer itself. Some people ... weeks. It may be used to kill any cancer cells left after surgery. It may be the main treatment if ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes;90383

*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

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

*Colorectal Cancer Surg Dc ... cancers. This sheet will help you remember how to care for yourself after surgery. Discharge ... Instructions for Surgery for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum You have been diagnosed with cancer of ... discharge instructions for colon cancer;rectal cancer;colorectal cancer;gastroenterology;oncology;rectum;86286;colectomy;partial colectomy

*Gallbladder Cancer Surg Dc ... There are different surgeries for treating cancer of the gallbladder. Your surgery may have ... Instructions for Gallbladder Cancer Surgery You have had surgery for gallbladder cancer. There are ... 86289;discharge instructions for gallbladder cancer;gallbladder;gastroenterology;oncology;cholecystectomy;gallbladder surgery

(oncologic surgeon).  This provider uses surgery to treat cancer. Medical oncologist.  This ... about the cancer and about your treatment options can help you feel less afraid. This also helps you

*Liver Cancer New Dx ... When You are Newly Diagnosed with Liver Cancer ... surgeon).  This is a doctor who uses surgery to treat cancer. Medical oncologist.  This is a ... 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

specializes in treating cancer with radiation. Surgical oncologist (oncologic surgeon). This ... healthcare provider uses surgery to treat cancer. Pathologist. This healthcare provider has

*Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer New Dx ... When You've Been Diagnosed with Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer ... nonmelanoma cancers like squamous and basal cell skin cancers, and precancers. Oncology nurse. This ... is a nurse with special training to take care of people with cancer. You may also have physician ... skin cancer;nonmelanoma skin cancer;treating nonmelanoma skin cancer;BMelD1

Treatment for brain tumors may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a ... combination of these 3. The guidelines provided here are for general care. Discharge Instructions for ... 86284;discharge instructions for brain cancer;neurology;oncology;brain tumor;brain cancer

*Cancer Uterus Surg Dc ... Surgery is the most common treatment for both types of uterine cancer: endometrial carcinoma ... after surgery. Discharge Instructions: Surgery for Cancer of the Uterus Surgery is the most ... 86297;discharge instructions for uterine cancer;uterus;gynecology;oncology;uterine cancer treatment

*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 ... healthcare provider is an expert in surgery to treat ovarian cancer and can also treat cancer with ... ovarian cancer;screening for ovarian cancer;17178-1

*Cancer of Testicles Tx Dc ... . Home care after surgery Here’s what to do at home after surgery for testicular cancer ... in the testicles. Surgery is the most common treatment for testicular cancer. Chemotherapy ... discharge instructions for testicular cancer;testicles;oncology;urology;86295;treatment for testicular cancer

*Anal Cancer New Dx ... cancer with radiation. Colorectal surgeon (proctologist). This is a doctor who uses surgery to ... caring for people with cancer. The team will answer all your questions. They’ll also guide you ... anal cancer;treatment of anal cancer;banad1

*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

Oral Cancer Overview ... many treatment side effects. After surgery for oral cancer, you may need extra care to adjust to ... Get regular dental care What are the symptoms of oral cancer? Oral cancer is often found ... cancer;oncology;tumors;mouth;oral;lips;cheeks;buccal;mucosa;tongues;gums;teeth;hard;palates;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQOralCancer

*Cancer Thyroid Dc ... The most common treatment for thyroid cancer is surgery to remove the thyroid gland ... (thyroidectomy). Here is information on how to care for yourself after surgery. Discharge Instructions ... endocrinology;oncology;thyroidectomy;86296;thyroid cancer treatment;discharge instructions for thyroid cancer