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cancer. View this video to learn about the types of biopsies available and what to expect during the ... procedure. Breast Biopsy When a woman finds a lump in her breast, it can be scary, but certain ... cancer; breast cancer; lump; needle biopsy; mammogram; mammography

Your doctor can't give you the best care if you don't say what's really going on. This true-false ... doctor can't give you the best care if you don't say what's really going on. Also don't hesitate to ... doctor-patient communication; doctor-patient relations; doctor's office; medical advice; preventive medicine;

Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It ... . Radiation therapy is also called radiotherapy. Its goal is to kill cancer cells or shrink tumors ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

*Immunocompromised Patients Dc ... "immunocompromised." This means that your immune system is very weak, making it hard to fight off ... infection. Certain cancers, cancer treatments, HIV infection, and transplant surgery are some things ... discharge instructions for immunocompromised patients;transplant;immunocompromised homecare;immunocompromised precautions;immunocompromised medications;86391

*ALL Targeted Therapy ... tells you. Taking these medicines as directed gives them the best chance to treat ALL. Other ... Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that take aim on parts of cancer cells that make ... ALL;cancer treatment;targeted therapy;34,16136

epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is it measured? Find ... There is an epidemic of obesity in this country, health experts say. But what is obesity? How is

*Cancer Caregiver Coping with Grief ... grief It can be hard to name all the feelings you have about the loss of your loved one, but some ... their cancer and the ways to treat it Managing their symptoms better Growing your support network ... cancer patient;caregiving;grief;16152

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

*ALL Chemotherapy ... . This treatment is often used to treat ALL in your CSF or to keep it from spreading to your spine ... Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Acute ... ALL;BALLT4

Communication with Dementia Patients Dementia makes it harder for your loved one to understand and be ... past from present. If this happens, don’t insist on your version of reality. It may be best to change ... 88907;communicating with dementia patients;communication with dementia;patients with dementia, communicating

are ways to make it easier. Bowel prep To get the best view of your colon and intestines, your ... cancer at age 45. When it’s time for your colonoscopy, talk with your provider about the best way to

*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

specialist, such as a: Dermatologist General surgeon Plastic surgeon Cancer surgeon ... excision. This surgery is done to remove all of the melanoma and some normal tissue around it. The

Kidney Cancer in Children: Wilms Tumor ... . And it may spread (metastasize) to other body tissues. The most common site for Wilms tumor to ... parts of the body (metastasized). It can also show if there are cancer cells in the lymph nodes or ... P02747;kidney cancer;children

be used with other treatments to help them work better. It works best to treat early-stage cancers. ... to see which form of immunotherapy is best for you. Treat or manage cancer. Immunotherapy may ... immune system;immunotherapy;active immunity;passive immunity;cancer treatment;cancer prevention;asthma treatment;allergy treatment;117

Cancer, Treatment ... cancer care team. The cancer care team may include any or all these providers, plus others: Primary ... with special training in caring for patients with cancer. Social worker. This is a ... cancer;cancer treatment;childhood cancer treatment;chemotherapy;radiation therapy;p02718

the cancer and your treatment choices can help you feel less afraid. This also helps you work with ... your healthcare team and make the best choices for your treatment. You can also ask to speak with a

Patient Advocates ... Patient advocates fulfill many roles. They can can provide answers, education, support, and ... care to patients. Read on to learn more. Health Newcomer: The Patient Advocate The average ... 1,4246;patient advocate

finding out as much as you can about your cancer and about the choices you have. Brain ... afraid. Learning about your tumor and about your treatment choices can make you feel less afraid. It ... brain tumor;treatment for brain tumor;specialists for brain tumors;17825-1

lengthen the patient’s life, but it may be the best way to reduce hip pain and improve mobility ... starting this type of care early, and by using the right type of pain management, nearly all pain