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*Cancer Tx Get Second Opinion ... work together at cancer centers and hospitals. Your cancer specialist. They may be able to refer ... How likely the cancer can be cured How the treatment will affect your daily life Your ... cancer treatment;second opinion for;18197-1

for you, when you will have it placed, and how to care for it. The kinds of CVCs often used during ... . Your healthcare team can tell you more about how to care for the pump at home. After the

*ALL Chemotherapy ... treatment worked at all. How is chemotherapy given for ALL? You will meet with a hematologist ... acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL).  If the first treatment with chemo doesn't work, your healthcare ... ALL;BALLT4

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

*Cancer Child For Parents ... to the emotional challenges of life after treatment, consider: Helping them work with their care ... other parents whose children have recovered from cancer Telling your child’s care team about any ... life after cancer;cancer treatment;cancer and child;16199

. Knowing the primary site helps your providers know how to best treat the cancer. After a diagnosis ... primary site. In carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), providers can’t tell where the cancer first ... CUP;cancer;oncology;carcinoma;unknown;primary;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQCarcinomaofUnknownPrimary

*ALL Tx ... on a treatment  What type of ALL do I have? How might this affect my treatment and prognosis ... working? What side effects can I expect? How long will side effects last? Are there side ... adult acute lymphocytic leukemia;treatment for ALL;ALL;BALLT1

Cancer, Treatment ... healthcare providers who work together to find, treat, and care for children with cancer is called the ... cancer care team. The cancer care team may include any or all these providers, plus others: Primary ... cancer;cancer treatment;childhood cancer treatment;chemotherapy;radiation therapy;p02718

*ALL Overview ... can tell if you have cancer. How is ALL diagnosed?    ALL may be diagnosed when you see your ... treatment to see how well it's working.  Treatments for ALL may include: Chemotherapy Targeted

*Cancer Constipation Tips ... help. Cancer Care: Controlling Constipation Constipation is a common side effect of cancer ... plenty of fluids Ask your treatment team if there are limits on how much you should drink. Most people ... Oncology controlling;constipation;on1010a;82302;chemo;chemotherapy;radiation

all instructions on caring for your incision and the biopsy area. In a week or two, your healthcare ... health care provider may recommend a breast biopsy. Having a biopsy doesn't necessarily mean you have ... cancer; breast cancer; lump; needle biopsy; mammogram; mammography

*Stomach Cancer Tx Options ... Understanding Treatment Options for Stomach Cancer ... target stomach cancer cells rather than all stomach cells. These medicines work differently from regular ... cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on many things, such as: The tumor's size and ... oncology;cancer;tumors;stomach;chemotherapy;surgery;radiation;radiotherapy;17795-1

*Cancer Ovarian Dc ... return to work. Incision care Wash the incision site with warm water. Pat it dry. Don't scrub ... you remember how to care for yourself after surgery and chemotherapy. Discharge Instructions ... discharge instructions for ovarian cancer;ovary;oncology;gynecology;86293;ovarian cancer treatment ... ;complete hysterectomy;uterus removal;fallopian tube removal;ovary removal;ovarian cancer

*Cancer Caregiver Advocate ... healthcare providers providing care for your loved one. Work with the healthcare team As a ... explore different treatment options. The American Cancer Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology ... advocate;caregiving;cancer patient;16146

*Cancer Thyroid Dc ... the risk of the cancer coming back. This sheet can help you know how to take care of yourself ... (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

Oral Cancer Overview ... to see how well it's working. Oral cancer may be treated with: Surgery Radiation therapy ... and lips are easy to examine. Almost all oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas. This means they ... cancer;oncology;tumors;mouth;oral;lips;cheeks;buccal;mucosa;tongues;gums;teeth;hard;palates;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQOralCancer

the cancer cells. Learning these details will include getting a lot of tests and maybe working with ... specializes in treating cancer with radiation. Surgical oncologist (oncologic surgeon). This

*Cancer Preventing Infections ... , immunotherapy, and targeted therapy can all affect how your body responds to infections. For example ... less well if you have trouble eating because of cancer. Follow all instructions from your ... Oncology preventing infections;cancer;82307;chemo

child cope with its side effects. How radiation therapy works The goal of radiation therapy is ... Radiation therapy helps your child fight cancer. It uses strong X-rays to kill cancer cells ... 40343;treating cancer in children, radiation therapy;child cancer treatment, radiation therapy ... ;radiation therapy, child cancer;pediatric cancer treatment, radiation therapy;radiation therapy

*Anal Cancer New Dx ... caring for people with cancer. The team will answer all your questions. They’ll also guide you ... Being told you have anal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have ... anal cancer;treatment of anal cancer;banad1