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Well Man ... You and your health care provider may decide that a different schedule is best for you, but this ... , follow the advice of your healthcare provider Colorectal cancer All men of average risk in ... screening tests;preventive medicine;immunizations;men's health

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... ): Newly Diagnosed  Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

specific instructions on how to care for the tube and how to provide liquid nutrition through it ... to 3 hours before you go to bed. Take small bites, and chew your food well. Sit up straight ... postsurgical recovery;oncology;esophageal cancer;esophageal surgery;esophagus;86339;esophagus removal ... discharge instructions for esophagectomy;gastroenterology;esophagectomy home care;esophagectomy

*Cancer Ovarian Dc ... you remember how to care for yourself after surgery and chemotherapy. Discharge Instructions ... for Cancer of the Ovary You have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This is the abnormal and ... discharge instructions for ovarian cancer;ovary;oncology;gynecology;86293;ovarian cancer treatment ... ;complete hysterectomy;uterus removal;fallopian tube removal;ovary removal;ovarian cancer

*Cancer Tx Control Nausea Vomiting ... some helpful tips. Cancer Care: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting Nausea and vomiting are common ... , or after cancer treatments. Many medicines can be used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting ... Oncology;How to Control Nausea and Vomiting;on1018a;82312;chemo;chemotherapy

*Prevention Men 50 To 64 ... Prevention Guide Men 50 to 64 ... cancer All men in this age group who are in fairly good health and are at higher risk for lung cancer ... . Colorectal cancer All men in this age group Talk with your healthcare provider about ... 90168;screening tests;preventive medicine;men's health;well man;well-man;preventive exam;health counseling

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... prevents tiny nicks and cuts where germs can enter. Wound care. After surgery, a closed wound is ... This sheet tells you more about surgical site infections, what hospitals are doing to prevent ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

radiology is also called radiation oncology or radiation therapy. It's the treatment of cancer and ... treatment of cancer and other diseases with radiation. Therapeutic Radiology Overview Therapeutic ... therapeutic radiology;radiation oncology;external beam therapy;brachytherapy;p09513

*Cancer Find PCP After Tx Teen ... . Speak with your oncologist and cancer care team for their recommendations. They could point you ... keep you feeling your best. The care plan tells your new providers all about what your cancer team did ... life after cancer;primary care provider;healthcare provider communication;16235

*Lung Cancer Tx Dc ... a healthy, well-balanced diet. Try to prevent constipation:  Eat fruits, vegetables, and ... all food thoroughly. This kills bacteria and helps you prevent infection. Eat foods that are soft ... discharge instructions for lung cancer;lung;pulmonology;oncology;86292;lung cancer treatment

*Chemotherapy Skin Care ... the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer cells. To manage these side effects, try ... attention. These side effects occur because the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer ... Oncology;Chemotherapy;Skin Care During Chemotherapy;82315;chemo

*Prevention Women 40 To 49 ... Prevention Guide Women 40 to 49 ... this, follow the advice of your healthcare provider. Breast cancer All women at average ... breast cancer screening with mammograms. Cervical cancer All women in this age group, unless ... women's health;health screenings;screening tests;preventive exam;preventive medicine;well-woman;well woman;health counseling;90174

Preventive Breast Care ... provider about your breast cancer risk to decide on the best preventive care plan for you. The ... directed by your healthcare provider. Breast Health: Preventive Care Breast self-awareness ... breast health;breast cancer prevention;breast self examination;breast self exam;clinical breast exam;mammography;mammogram;p00169

*Oncology Team Pediatric ... A team of highly trained specialists will help manage your child's care. You and your child ... will help you and your child cope with cancer and its treatment. They can also answer your ... 40339;cancer in children, your child's health care team;child cancer, health care team;pediatric cancer, health care team

. All men ages 35 and older, and younger men at high risk for coronary artery disease At least ... cancer Prevention of skin cancer in fair-skinned adults through age 24 At routine visits ... screening tests;preventive exam;preventive medicine;men's health;wellness exam;health counseling;health screening

*Prevention Men 18 To 39 ... Prevention Guide Men 18 to 39 ... ) prevention Men who are sexually active At routine exams Skin cancer All men in this age ... men ages 18 to 79 At routine exams High cholesterol or triglycerides All men ages 20 and ... 90164;screening tests;preventive exam;preventive medicine;men's health;well man;well-man;health counseling

about the cancer and about your treatment options can help you feel less afraid. This also helps you ... (oncologic surgeon).  This provider uses surgery to treat cancer. Medical oncologist.  This ... malignant mesothelioma;medical oncologist and malignant mesothelioma;treatment for malignant

*Prevention Men 40 To 49 ... Prevention Guide Men 40 to 49 ... Routine screening for a variety of health conditions is an important part of preventive care. Here ... diabetes or prediabetes All men beginning at age 45 and men  without symptoms at any age who are ... 90166;screening tests;immunizations;men's health;routine screening;preventive medicine;well man;well-man

Well Woman ... is for women ages 40 to 49, and it's a good place to start. Prevention Guidelines for Women 40 to ... All adults starting at age 45 and adults with no symptoms at any age who are overweight or obese ... women's health; health screenings; screening tests; immunizations; preventive medicine;