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*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

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

water. Then gently pat it dry with a towel. Follow all instructions about caring for the dressing ... provider says it’s OK. Keep the incision clean and dry. Wash it gently with mild soap and warm ... discharge instructions for gastrectomy;stomach surgery;gastroenterology;stomach cancer;oncology;gastrectomy postsurgical care;gastrectomy recovery;86343

much iron. It can also be done to rule out cancer. Home care Follow your healthcare team's ... . When you are able to shower, don’t scrub the site. Gently wash the area and pat it dry. Don't soak in ... diagnostics;86412;transjugular liver biopsy after care;transvenous liver biopsy discharge instructions ... ;transvenous liver biopsy after care;percutaneous liver biopsy discharge instructions;percutaneous liver biopsy after care

*Cancer of Testicles Tx Dc ... . Home care after surgery Here’s what to do at home after surgery for testicular cancer ... says it’s OK. Home care after chemotherapy Here’s what to do at home after chemotherapy for ... discharge instructions for testicular cancer;testicles;oncology;urology;86295;treatment for testicular cancer

*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

*Prostate Cancer Early Detection ... Understanding Early Detection for Prostate Cancer ... sometimes find diseases like certain cancers early, which can lead to early treatment. But it is not ... about prostate cancer screening and the risks and benefits of it can help you decide if it's right for ... prostate cancer, PSA for prostate cancer, deciding to get a PSA test;prostate screening;screening;16423

*Cancer Caregiver Coping with Grief ... close you are with the person who has cancer The quality of care from their medical team How ... grief It can be hard to name all the feelings you have about the loss of your loved one, but some ... cancer patient;caregiving;grief;16152

*Stomach Cancer Tx Options ... Understanding Treatment Options for Stomach Cancer ... cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on many things, such as: The tumor's size and ... recurrence. Chemo is often used for early-stage stomach cancer, which has not spread. It may be the main ... oncology;cancer;tumors;stomach;chemotherapy;surgery;radiation;radiotherapy;17795-1

Understanding Hospice Care ... are turning to hospice care. Hospice is not just for elderly adults or people with cancer. People ... lateral sclerosis (ALS), cancer, Parkinson disease, and HIV. Children can also qualify for hospice care ... hospices;elderly patients hospice;2426

*Immunocompromised Patients Dc ... provider says it’s OK. Tell your provider about any side effects you have. Skin care ... (then cooling it) before drinking, or buying commercially bottled water. Take care when traveling ... discharge instructions for immunocompromised patients;transplant;immunocompromised homecare;immunocompromised precautions;immunocompromised medications;86391

Whether you are a spouse, child, sibling, parent, or friend of a cancer patient, it is ... cancer, it is important that you never stop expressing your love. Showing how much you care is not ... cancer;showing a cancer patient you love them;crafts for cancer patients;recipies for cancer patients;21692-1

*Cancer Preventing Infections ... less well if you have trouble eating because of cancer. Follow all instructions from your ... careful when using knives or other sharp objects. If you get a cut or scrape, wash it with soap and clean ... Oncology preventing infections;cancer;82307;chemo

*Cervical Cancer New Dx ... trustworthy information and resources can help you decide the best way to take care of yourself. As you do ... survival than ever. Learn about your cancer and treatment options When it is confirmed that you

Supportive Care for Cancer Patients? Supportive care is exactly what it sounds like: It’s health care that ... cancer treatment, supportive care can be added to it.   Types of caring support There are several

. An oncology nurse. This is a nurse who has training in caring for patients with cancer ... people on your healthcare team to help. Melanoma: Newly Diagnosed Melanoma is a type of cancer ... melanoma;melanoma treatment;cancer;19049-1

*Cervical Cancer New Dx ... resources can help you decide the best way to take care of yourself. As you do this, know that people with ... about your cancer and treatment options When it is confirmed that you have cervical cancer, the next ... ACerD3;cervical cancer

if the treatment doesn't work or the cancer comes back? Who will be in charge of our care? How ... Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in

*Liver Cancer New Dx ... When You are Newly Diagnosed with Liver Cancer ... . It can help you feel better about the choices you make. Getting support Coping with cancer ... Being told you have liver cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have ... cancer;liver cancer;treatment for liver cancer;BLivO1

*ALL ... Understanding Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) ... in the bone marrow. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Introduction  What is cancer ... . This means it tends to grow quickly and needs to be treated right away. Subtypes of ALL ALL can be ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;types of ALL;balld2a