Health Library

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

will help you and your child cope with cancer and its treatment. They can also answer your ... questions. Cancer in Children: Your Child’s Healthcare Team A team of specialists will help manage ... 40339;cancer in children, your child's health care team;child cancer, health care team;pediatric cancer, health care team

*Bladder Cancer Grading ... Once cancer has been diagnosed, the next step is to choose the best way to treat it. To help ... , the next step is to choose the best way to treat it. To help do this, a specialist called a ... 83250;grading of bladder cancer;bladder cancer, grading;cancer, bladder, grading

providers. Medical oncologist.  This is a healthcare provider who diagnoses cancer and treats it ... .  Words you may hear during treatment Benign. This means it's not cancer. It can also mean it

*Cancer Tx Men Protect Fertility ... children. It depends on many things, such as: Your age The type of cancer you have The kind ... When you are facing cancer treatment, you may have questions about how cancer care may harm ... cancer treatment;testicular sperm extraction;fertility;gonadal shielding;reproductive health;cryopreservation;60001

lengthen the patient’s life, but it may be the best way to reduce hip pain and improve mobility ... medicines Opioid medicines work best for moderate to severe pain. A wide range of opioid medicines is

Treatment Choices for Ovarian Cancer ... cancer are rare. Your treatment options depend on how much cancer there is, if and how far it has ... areas in the pelvis. If so, it’s called local or early-stage cancer. If it has spread to distant ... ovarian cancer;treatment for ovarian cancer;17195-1

*Cancer Fertility Before Tx ... to reproductive specialists. Cancer treatment and your fertility Not all cancer treatments ... children after your cancer care, talk with your healthcare provider right away. It’s best to talk ... cancer treatment;fertility;ovarian transposition;ovarian shielding;reproductive health;cryopreservation;60000

*Cancer Palliative Care ... Cancer and Palliative Care ... such care. It may be long-term over several years, or short-term, lasting days or weeks ... Cancer What is palliative care? Palliative care is care that makes people with a serious illness

referred to one or more cancer specialists. This is for more testing and to discuss treatment. This ... might include a cancer specialist (medical oncologist) who directs chemotherapy. Or a cancer

Kidney Cancer in Children: Wilms Tumor ... parts of the body (metastasized). It can also show if there are cancer cells in the lymph nodes or ... pediatric surgeon and a pediatric cancer specialist (oncologist). The cancer can be treated with any of the ... P02747;kidney cancer;children

comfortable as possible. And to prevent and ease suffering. It is part of end-of-life care. But it can ... be used to care for people in any stage of disease. You may hear it called supportive care

later. The best test for you Screening can help catch colon cancer early, when treatment works best ... Years ago, doctors may not have mentioned colorectal cancer prevention until a patient’s 50th

During the teen years, peer pressure can be very strong. It can push kids to do things that ... parents can counter it, if they're ready to help. Put Peer Pressure in Its Place During the

*Prostate Cancer Tx Plan ... have prostate cancer don't die from it. Even when prostate cancer can't be cured, treatment can often ... plan depends on many things, such as how much cancer there is and where it is. The plan depends on ... 85219;Prostate cancer: making a treatment plan;making a treatment plan for prostate cancer

Cancer, Treatment ... with special training in caring for patients with cancer. Social worker. This is a ... immune system to help it recognize and attack cancer cells. It uses substances that are either made ... cancer;cancer treatment;childhood cancer treatment;chemotherapy;radiation therapy;p02718

As a patient, understanding the basics of the guidelines can help you take a more active role ... in your treatment. Clinical Guidelines for Heart Failure To get the best care for heart

It Off and Keep It Off It’s easy to be motivated when you first start. The key is to stay ... accomplished, and the changes you may have made. Try taking a nutrition class. It can help you learn ... 84633;weight management: take it off and keep it off;weight management, weight loss;weight management, weight loss management

*Cancer Tx Ch For Parents ... to navigate under any circumstances. But it can be even more difficult when your child has cancer. In ... coping with a child’s cancer diagnosis, challenges may arise. And even after your best efforts, some ... cancer treatment;pediatric cancer;16181

Cancer Treatment: Alternative Therapy ... the therapy Warning signs to watch for The American Cancer Society says if a treatment has ... these warning signs, it's best to stay away from it: It's based on unproven theories It ... cancer;cancer alternative therapy;cancer complementary medicine;p02715