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*ALL Tx ... main way to treat ALL. The treatment uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. The chemo medicines ... are put into your blood. The goal is to kill the ALL cells quickly and put the cancer into remission ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

nutrition helps people with stomach cancer live longer. At the start of treatment, you may meet with ... they aren’t proven to help the recovery process. They may also make you more uncomfortable ... stomach cancer;cancer surgery;ERAS;16205

decision than a quick one. You should get all the information you can to help make the decision. It ... can also help you know what to expect from treatment and from your cancer care team. Getting

children with retinoblastoma, it’s present at birth (congenital), and the gene change is in all cells ... specialist (ophthalmologist). The ophthalmologist will check your child's eyes with special tools

*Prostate Cancer Tx Plan ... primary healthcare provider. This person refers you to the right specialists. They also watch your ... . You'll all work together so you get the best care possible. Choosing the best treatment Your ... 85219;Prostate cancer: making a treatment plan;making a treatment plan for prostate cancer

Surgery to remove a lung ... . You might need this procedure if a smaller surgery would not be able to remove all of the cancer ... . Some cancers located near the center of the lung also need this procedure instead of a smaller ... surgery to remove a lung;391

*Gallbladder Cancer Surg Dc ... away. Other home care To help with your recovery and avoid problems, you should: Take only ... quite involved. Your recovery will depend on many factors, including the stage of the cancer, the ... 86289;discharge instructions for gallbladder cancer;gallbladder;gastroenterology;oncology;cholecystectomy;gallbladder surgery

*Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Overview ... help ease problems caused by the cancer. Talk with your healthcare team about your treatment choices ... active. Join a cancer support group. Cancer treatment is also hard on the body. To help ... cancer;oncology;skin;cancer;tumors;squamous;cells;non-melanoma;basal;carcinoma;frequently;asked ... ;questions;FAQs;FAQSkinCancernonMelanoma;squamous cell skin cancer;basal cell skin cancer

When You're Newly Diagnosed with Malignant Mesothelioma ... psychologist may be part of the team working with you. They can answer all your questions. They’ll help you ... on your healthcare team who can help. Coping with fear It’s normal to feel afraid. Learning

Oral Cancer Treatment: Surgical Options ... chemotherapy. This is to help reduce the chance that the cancer will come back. Having another type of ... a common treatment for oral cancer. It’s done to remove as much of the cancer as possible. You have ... oral cancer surgery;oral cancer;oral tumor;BOraT4;mouth cancer

*ALL ... Understanding Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) ... these cells aren't normal and don't help fight infection. In fact, people with ALL are more likely to ... in the bone marrow. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Introduction  What is cancer ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;types of ALL;balld2a

treatment to try to cure the cancer, keep it from growing and spreading, or help delay its return. This ... 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

*Anal Cancer New Dx ... caring for people with cancer. The team will answer all your questions. They’ll also guide you ... help. Coping with fear It’s normal to feel afraid. Learning about your cancer and treatment ... anal cancer;treatment of anal cancer;banad1

Clinical Trials and Cancer Questions to Ask Your Child's Physician Coping With the Diagnosis ... Detailed information on cancer in children Topic Index - Oncology Oncology Home About ... Cancer, Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Leukemia, Wilms Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

*Prostate Cancer Surgery ... Prostate Cancer Treatment: Surgery ... surgery. Surgery is usually used to treat early-stage prostate cancer. The goal is to remove all the ... Prostate cancer may be treated with surgery. Which type you have depends on the type of ... prostate cancer;prostate cancer surgery;prostate cancer treatment;radical prostatectomy ... ;laparoscopic radical prostatectomy;transurethral resection of the prostate;cryosurgery;P01272

, everyone is on the same page about your care. Multidisciplinary care teams are advised for all people with ... Surgery that removes part or all of your esophagus is called an esophagectomy. ERAS Cancer Care ... esophageal cancer;esophagectomy;ERAS;16195

When You are Newly Diagnosed with Liver Cancer ... *Liver Cancer New Dx ... to help. Coping with fear It’s normal to feel afraid. Learning about the cancer and about your ... . It can help you feel better about the choices you make. Getting support Coping with cancer ... cancer;liver cancer;treatment for liver cancer;BLivO1

to take out all of the tumor with surgery. High-dose chemotherapy with a stem cell transplant ... collects in cancer cells. A special camera is used to see where the radioactive sugar is in the body. A PET

water. Then gently pat it dry with a towel. Follow all instructions about caring for the dressing ... expect to return to work. Other home care Continue the coughing and deep breathing exercises ... discharge instructions for gastrectomy;stomach surgery;gastroenterology;stomach cancer;oncology;gastrectomy postsurgical care;gastrectomy recovery;86343

Radiation therapy helps your child fight cancer. It uses strong X-rays to kill cancer cells. But the ... Radiation therapy helps your child fight cancer. It uses strong X-rays to kill cancer cells ... therapy, what to expect;radiation side effects, child cancer ... 40343;treating cancer in children, radiation therapy;child cancer treatment, radiation therapy