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providers can find the place in your body where cancer cells first started to grow. This is called the ... 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

Treatment Choices for Vulvar Cancer ... gynecologic cancers. In most cases, the goal of treatment is to cure the cancer. If this isn’t possible ... normal to want to learn all you can about vulvar cancer and your treatment choices. You will likely ... vulvar cancer;treatment options for vulvar cancer;19549-1

Your Managed Care Plan: Coverage for Cancer Treatment ... . In some cancers, healthcare providers and patients want to use a medicine for a diagnosis other ... Whether you are newly diagnosed with cancer or facing choices of new or additional treatment ... managed care plan;questions about managed care;coverage for cancer treatment for managed care;26500-1

Heart Disease: Talking with Your Healthcare Providers ... picture of your treatment. This helps to prevent medicine interactions. Keep the following tips in ... a new medicine, tell the provider the names of all other medicines you take. Include over-the ... heart disease;health care providers;list of medicines;copies of letters to other providers;DM26

Treatment Options for Thymus Cancer ... *Thymus Cancer Tx Options ... the cancer cells' ability to make new blood vessels. A tumor needs nutrients in blood to keep growing ... with your healthcare provider At first, thinking about treatment options may seem overwhelming ... thymus cancer;treatment for thymus cancer;surgery for thymus cancer;radiation for thymus cancer;chemotherapy for thymus cancer;18789-1

*Digestive Healthcare Providers ... Providers in Digestive Health To help you manage your digestive health, you may need more than one ... to a variety of healthcare providers to help you manage your condition and keep your digestive health in good shape.

*Breast Cancer Tx Choices ... triple-negative breast cancer. Clinical trials for new treatments  Research is ongoing to ... find more ways to treat breast cancer. These new methods are tested in clinical trials. Talk with ... breast cancer;treatment choices for breast cancer

Treatment Skin Cancer, Children ... finding new ways to treat cancer. These new methods are tested in clinical trials. Taking part in a ... . Talking with your child’s healthcare provider At first, thinking about treatment options may seem ... skin cancer;skin cancer treatment;curettage;electrodessication;cryosurgery;cryotherapy;Mohs surgery;P019233

health care provider may recommend a breast biopsy. Having a biopsy doesn't necessarily mean you have ... breast tissue. A biopsy is done when a woman or her healthcare provider finds a lump in her breast during ... cancer; breast cancer; lump; needle biopsy; mammogram; mammography

*ALL Ch ... . ALL is a common type of blood cancer in children. It's often cured with treatment. Your child’s ... blood can’t do its job. In this way, ALL affects all of the blood cells. This can lead to problems ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL

*Breast Cancer ... Breast Cancer ... All of this information is used to put breast cancers into stage groups. The groups range from 0 to 4 ... Having breast cancer means cells in the breast have changed (mutated) and are growing out of ... What is breast cancer;Breast;breast cancer;cancer of breast;cancer in breast;breast health;Oncology ... ;malignant tumor;malignant tumor of breast;dcis;ductal carcinoma in situ;lcis;lobular carcinoma in

Understanding Endometrial Cancer ... what can be done to check for this cancer. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy ... for a person to have cancer. Some risk factors may not be in your control. But others may be things

provider.  Breast cancer All women Yearly mammogram should be done until age 54. At age 55 ... to 64. A screening test is done to find possible health problems or diseases in people who don't ... women5064;women's health;preventive medicine;preventive exam;screening tests;wellness exam;health screening

cancer treatment. Your healthcare provider is the best person to answer your questions. They can ... second opinion before deciding on your treatment plan to be sure you've covered all your options ... uterine cancer;types of treatment for uterine cancer;local treatments for uterine cancer;systemic treatments for uterine cancer

*Cancer Find PCP After Tx Teen ... plan. This plan comes from your cancer team. It shares all the details your new providers need to ... solid plan to take care of your health after cancer. Having a great primary care provider will help ... life after cancer;primary care provider;healthcare provider communication;16235

*Breast Cancer Surg ... used to treat breast cancer. The goal of each is to remove all of the cancer. You and your surgeon ... breast cancer When cancer cells break away from a tumor, they tend to travel in the lymph fluid to ... mastectomy;mastectomy;surgery;breast cancer;oncology;women's health;cancer;breast cancer treatments;gy1032a;82940 ... cancer surgery;Surgery;Breast Treatments;Oncology;lumpectomy;simple mastectomy;modified radical

News Feed: Articles provide a weekly update on changes in health care based on research and ... treatment guidelines are medically reviewed more often to remain current with standards of care

*Cancer Clinical Trials ... treatment. But know that every cancer treatment available today was first tested in a clinical ... new medicine after treatment help a person live longer? Before you decide whether to take part ... cancer prevention;clinical trials;cancer research;16168

treatment options. But in some cases, this disease can’t be cured. Next steps Tips to help you ... another part of the body. These cancers might start in the lung, breast, skin, kidney, colon, or other

*Brachytherapy Balloon Breast Dc ... will be used to give you internal radiation treatment for breast cancer. The end of the ... catheter is in the same place the cancer was inside your breast. There's a small balloon filled with ... Discharge Instructions for Balloon Breast Brachytherapy;breast brachytherapy;86280