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*ALL Tx ... main way to treat ALL. The treatment uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. The chemo medicines ... Researchers are always finding new and better ways to treat ALL. These new methods are tested in ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

*ALL After Tx ... . Your healthcare provider will discuss treatment options to get your ALL back into remission ... current treatment. Your healthcare provider will talk with you about other treatment options. These may ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

to destroy all of the cancer cells in the body. First, very high doses of chemo are given. These ... targeted theraby are examples. In most cases, a combination of treatments is used to make sure all ... Ewing's sarcoma, treatment options for Ewing's sarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, treatment options for Ewing sarcoma

*Breast Cancer in Men ... Understanding Breast Cancer in Men ... provider removes part or all of the lump. If breast cancer is diagnosed, you'll need to have ... Breast cancer in men is rare—less than 1% of all breast cancer occurs in men. Breast Cancer in ... male breast cancer;breast cancer in male;breast cancer male symptom;male breast cancer diagnosis ... ;male breast cancer treatment;male breast cancer risk factor;male breast cancer cause;P00150

Breast Cancer New Dx ... to treat cancer. Radiation oncologist. This is a healthcare provider who specializes in using ... specializes in surgery to treat cancer. Plastic surgeon. This is a healthcare provider who ... breast cancer;diagnosis of breast cancer

businesses. Trials are used to check how safe new cancer tests or treatments are and how well they work ... look for new ways to find precancers (like colonic polyps) or cancer, especially in its early ... cancer clinical trial;national surgical adjuvant breast and bowel project;breast cancer prevention ... trial;study of tamoxifen and raloxifene;breast cancer clinical trial;NCI;P00137;cancer research

*Breast Cancer Male Tx Choices ... other treatments. It may be used after surgery to kill any leftover cancer cells in the breast ... treatment can be 1 or more of the following: Removing the cancer in the breast Removing or ... breast cancer treatment;male breast cancer;cancer treatment choices;16164

*AML Tx Options ... responds to the first treatment (induction) Learning about your treatment options You may have ... with your healthcare providers At first, thinking about treatment options may seem overwhelming. Talk ... acute myeloid leukemia;AML;treatment for AML;chemotherapy for AML;stem cell transplant for AML;all-trans retinoic acid for AML;bamlt2

*ALL Overview ... Chromosome changes found in your ALL cells The goal of treatment may be to cure you, control the ... treatment is commonly done in 3 phases: Induction therapy is done to kill as many cancer cells

*Cancer Metastatic Breast ... on new treatments for metastatic breast cancer. Even though these can’t cure metastatic breast ... cancer, your healthcare team is there to support you. When breast cancer spreads In its early ... metastatic breast cancer;stage IV breast cancer;16202

49 A screening test is done to find possible health problems or diseases in people who don't have ... reading is higher than normal, follow the advice of your healthcare provider.   Breast cancer ... women's health; health screenings; screening tests; immunizations; preventive medicine;

Understanding Treatment Options for Stomach Cancer ... *Stomach Cancer Tx Options ... This is the most common treatment for stomach cancer. The goal is to remove the entire tumor and ... 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

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... normal to feel afraid. Learning about your leukemia and about the treatment options you have can make ... transplantation specialist. This is a healthcare provider who specializes in treating cancer with bone marrow ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

*ALL Chemotherapy ... cancers like leukemia. The provider will talk with you about your treatment options and what you might ... . This treatment is often used to treat ALL in your CSF or to keep it from spreading to your spine ... ALL;BALLT4

*ALL Tests After Dx ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... cancer and how to treat it. Some of these tests can also be used to help show how well treatment is ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

*Prevention Women 18 to 39 ... All women in this age group should talk with their healthcare provider about a clinical breast exam ... are a key part of managing your health. A screening test is done to find disorders or diseases in ... 90172;women's health;health screening;preventive medicine;screening tests;preventive exam;well-woman;well woman;health counseling

*Cancer Breast Pregnancy ... often the first step in treating breast cancer. Many people can have surgery while pregnant. Your ... breast cancer and pregnancy It may feel unreal to be diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant. But ... breast cancer treatment;cancer surgery;breast cancer and pregnancy;chemotherapy;16197

your age, overall health, and the stage of the cancer. Prostate Cancer Treatment: Your Options ... cancer. Your healthcare provider will also tell you what to expect from a treatment, such as side ... Prostate Cancer Treatment: Your Options; prostate cancer

*Cancer Recurrence ... Your new goals for treatment Your overall health Your personal preferences Keep in mind ... that types of treatment may have improved since the first time you had cancer. New treatments can

*Breast Biopsy Results ... new and better treatments, as well as more ways to learn details about each person's cancer to help ... tailor treatment. You can play an active role in your cancer care. Talk with your provider about ... 85762;getting your breast biopsy results;preparing for your breast biopsy results