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*Cancer Tx Get Second Opinion ... provider's feelings by asking for a second opinion. This is often done when it comes to cancer care. And your ... work together at cancer centers and hospitals. Your cancer specialist. They may be able to refer ... cancer treatment;second opinion for;18197-1

Detailed information on cancer in children Topic Index About Cancer Chemotherapy Bone ... Hepatoblastoma Germ Cell Tumors Click on the links above to learn more about pediatric oncology. ... Cancer, Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Leukemia, Wilms Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

radiology is also called radiation oncology or radiation therapy. It's the treatment of cancer and ... in 1899. It involved a case of skin cancer. Radiation oncology became a medical specialty in 1922 ... therapeutic radiology;radiation oncology;external beam therapy;brachytherapy;p09513

*Cancer Find PCP After Tx Teen ... keep you feeling your best. The care plan tells your new providers all about what your cancer team did ... important to have your survivorship care plan plus all your medical records from your cancer treatment ... life after cancer;primary care provider;healthcare provider communication;16235

*ALL Tests After Dx ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

-term plan. Even though cancer-free, your child will need follow-up care throughout life to look for ... . Parents of cancer survivors understand what a precious gift life is. Use that information to make each day ... childhood cancer; cancer survivor; healthy lifestyle; recurrent cancer; cancer prevention; learning difficulty;

*Cancer Child For Parents ... other parents whose children have recovered from cancer Telling your child’s care team about any ... After cancer treatment, it’s common and natural for you and your child to feel worried. The end of ... life after cancer;cancer treatment;cancer and child;16199

are some treatment facility options: Urgent-care centers Urgent-care centers provide medical care ... walk in without an appointment. Also, at an urgent-care center, you probably won't see the same ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery

*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

oncology uses radiation to treat cancer (and a few other diseases). Also uses imaging, such as CT ... outpatient centers Specialized centers, such as cancer, urology, obstetric-gynecologist, or sports medicine centers

Chemotherapy typically takes place at a hospital’s outpatient infusion center. Other location ... options include the provider’s office, your home, or in a hospital or clinic. The Cancer Treatment

*Cancer Thyroid Dc ... concerns or need more information. Home care At home:  Don’t get your incision site wet for a few ... (thyroidectomy). Here is information on how to care for yourself after surgery. Discharge Instructions ... endocrinology;oncology;thyroidectomy;86296;thyroid cancer treatment;discharge instructions for thyroid cancer

Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It ... is sometimes used along with chemotherapy (chemo) to treat ALL. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

*Cancer Nutritional Support ... information on nutrition for people with cancer, including tips for managing side effects and recipes ... organization has evidence-based nutrition information for people going through cancer treatments. Go ... healthy meals;cancer treatment;nutritional support;16183

*ALL Targeted Therapy ... Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that take aim on parts of cancer cells that make ... is the use of medicines that take aim on parts of cancer cells that make them different from ... ALL;cancer treatment;targeted therapy;34,16136

*Cancer Tx Emotional Support ... to help people cope with the emotional impact of cancer. Or they may connect you with an oncology ... can find support groups through hospitals, cancer centers, or nonprofit organizations. There are ... cancer treatment;emotional support;support group;16173

Prostate Cancer Support: Tips for the Family ... information.  Prostate cancer treatment choices are always changing as new research is done. Do ... What can you do to help the loved one in your life with prostate cancer? Keep the lines of ... prostate cancer;prostate cancer information;prostate cancer coping;prostate cancer education ... ;prostate cancer support;prostate cancer support group;P01250

*Cancer Tx Ch For Parents ... steps you can take to make things a little easier. Strategies for managing cancer care When you’re ... your child's cancer care. To help things go as smoothly as possible with your child’s treatment, try ... cancer treatment;pediatric cancer;16181

*ALL After Tx ... treatment is working. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment  During and after ... treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), you will have many tests. These tests check your blood ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

*Cancer Dx Ch Coping ... cancer, check out this helpful site from the American Society of Clinical Oncology at ... illness, their care team is there to help them. In talking with your child about cancer, be sure to ... cancer diagnosis;child diagnosis of cancer;16143