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self-care step makes a difference! Catch cancer early Screening can find cervical pre-cancers early ... cervical cancer. The reason why? Skipped screenings. The Pap test and HPV test go a long way in helping ... mental illness; screening; Pap test; HPV test

factors they may have. One-time ultrasound screening Alcohol use or misuse All men in this ... years or 2 packs/day for 10 years)   Yearly lung cancer screening with a low-dose CT scan (LDCT ... men65plus;screening tests;preventive exam;preventive medicine;men's health;wellness exam;health counseling;health screening

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*Colorectal Cancer Surg Dc ... cancers. This sheet will help you remember how to care for yourself after surgery. Discharge ... You have been diagnosed with cancer of the colon and rectum (also called colorectal cancer ... discharge instructions for colon cancer;rectal cancer;colorectal cancer;gastroenterology;oncology;rectum;86286;colectomy;partial colectomy

Detailed information on cancer in children Topic Index - Oncology Oncology Home About ... Cancer Cancer Overview Causes of Cancer Diagnosing Cancer Treatment for Cancer ... Cancer, Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Leukemia, Wilms Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

/oncology (blood conditions and cancer) Infectious diseases (diseases caused by organisms ... lot more than care for sick children. They are responsible for your child’s physical, mental

*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

Learn about several screening procedures your doctor may recommend to check for colorectal cancer ... . Colorectal Screening ProceduresSome colorectal screening tests look directly at the lining of ... rectum;cancer;remove;x-ray;colonoscopy;polyps;flexible sigmoidoscopy;lining;irregularities;flexible tube;WN03806_eng;CT colonography

Low-dose cancer screening can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer for those at high ... risk. Understanding a Low-Dose CT Scan for Lung Cancer Screening A computed tomography (CT) scan ... 60080;lung cancer;cancer screening;Low-dose CT scan;Understanding Low-Dose CT Scan

Screening Tests, Man ... discussion. Screening Who needs it How often Alcohol misuse All adults At ... , follow the advice of your healthcare provider Colorectal cancer All men of average risk in ... screening tests;preventive medicine;immunizations;men's health

of your healthcare provider Breast cancer All women of average risk. Expert groups vary on ... every 2 years through age 74. The American Cancer Society advises screening every 1 to 2 years for ... women65plus;women's health;health screenings;preventive medicine;screening tests;preventive exam;wellness exam;health counseling

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

know the benefits and risks of breast cancer screening with mammograms. Cervical cancer All ... cancer All women in this age group at average risk. Expert groups vary on their advice so talk ... women5064;women's health;preventive medicine;preventive exam;screening tests;wellness exam;health screening

An Overview of Eye Cancer ... there screening tests for eye cancer? There are no regular screening tests for eye cancer in people ... Primary eye cancer is a very rare kind of cancer that starts somewhere in or on the eye or in ... cancer;oncology;tumors;eyes;ophthalmology;optical;ophthalmic;vision;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQEyeOcularCancer

Screening Tests, Man ... Routine screening for a variety of health conditions is an important part of preventive care. Here ... every 5 years Obesity All adults At routine exams Prostate cancer Starting at age 45 ... screening tests; immunizations; men's health; routine screening; preventive medicine;

*Prostate Cancer Screen Decision ... . Why prostate cancer screening is under debate Not all healthcare providers agree that prostate ... Should you be screened yearly for prostate cancer, even if you have no symptoms? Experts ... prostate cancer screening;risks factors for prostate cancer;oncology;urology issues;information for ... on1057a;87091;prostate cancer screening making your decision;pros of prostate cancer screening;cons

The goal of breast cancer screening is to detect cancer at the earliest possible stage, when it is ... -exam, a clinical exam by your doctor, and a mammogram. Breast Cancer Screening Breast cancer ... breast cancer; breast cancer screening; mammogram; ultrasound; MRI scan; clinical breast exam; cancer prevention

*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

*Lung Cancer Early Detection ... . Who should get screened for lung cancer? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and other ... someone can’t have lung surgery to remove the cancer, screening may not be a good option. Where

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