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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

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

*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

*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

*Prostate Cancer Surgery ... Prostate Cancer Treatment: Surgery ... Prostate cancer may be treated with surgery. Which type you have depends on the type of ... cancer, where it is, how much it has spread, and other factors. Prostate Cancer: Surgery It can be ... prostate cancer;prostate cancer surgery;prostate cancer treatment;radical prostatectomy

*Breast Cancer Surg ... which approach may be best for you. Types of Surgery for Breast Cancer Many kinds of surgery are ... removed. They're tested to see if the cancer has spread to them. More surgery may be needed if all ... cancer surgery;Surgery;Breast Treatments;Oncology;lumpectomy;simple mastectomy;modified radical ... mastectomy;mastectomy;surgery;breast cancer;oncology;women's health;cancer;breast cancer treatments;gy1032a;82940

*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

(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

*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

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

sign a consent form that gives your health care provider permission to do the surgery. Read the ... replacement surgery is most often used to treat arthritis, but can also be used to treat instability, breaks of the elbow, and cancer.

*Stomach Cancer Tx Options ... Understanding Treatment Options for Stomach Cancer ... treatment for stomach cancer Here is an overview of the treatment choices for stomach cancer: Surgery ... any cancer cells that may have spread to nearby tissue. If the cancer is only in your stomach, surgery ... oncology;cancer;tumors;stomach;chemotherapy;surgery;radiation;radiotherapy;17795-1

*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

*Cancer Ovarian Dc ... follow any instructions from your cancer treatment team. Home care after surgery Here’s what to ... Surgery is the most common treatment for ovarian cancer. This is followed by chemotherapy ... discharge instructions for ovarian cancer;ovary;oncology;gynecology;86293;ovarian cancer treatment ... ;complete hysterectomy;uterus removal;fallopian tube removal;ovary removal;ovarian cancer

*ERAS Gyn Cancer ... . ERAS Surgical Care: Gynecologic Cancer If you have a gynecologic cancer, you may need surgery ... Surgery. It’s a set of guidelines created by healthcare providers. The goal is to make surgery easier ... cancer surgery;gynecologic cancer;ERAS;16130

. ERAS Cancer Care Guidelines: Gastrectomy Surgery may be used to treat stomach (gastric) cancer. A ... to surgery. This is especially true for people with stomach cancer. Studies have shown that good ... stomach cancer;cancer surgery;ERAS;16205

*Lung Cancer Tx Dc ... the lung. Treatment for lung cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy (or other medicines ... for lung cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy (or other medicines), radiation therapy, or a ... discharge instructions for lung cancer;lung;pulmonology;oncology;86292;lung cancer treatment

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