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Cancer: Questions to Ask Your Child's Healthcare Provider ... advise that the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of childhood cancers happen in a center that ... cancer center your child's care is developed within a multidisciplinary team. This means that a ... cancer child;cancer care;cancer coping;p02741

*ALL Targeted Therapy ... used for ALL? Targeted therapy may be used as the first treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL ... Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that take aim on parts of cancer cells that make ... ALL;cancer treatment;targeted therapy;34,16136

*Cancer Tx Get Second Opinion ... Institute. They can help you find cancer treatment centers near you. You can contact them at 800-4-CANCER ... It can be hard to decide on a treatment for your type of cancer. Before starting treatment ... cancer treatment;second opinion for;18197-1

options include the provider’s office, your home, or in a hospital or clinic. The Cancer Treatment ... help ease your anxieties. Treatments for cancer such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy

*Cancer Child For Parents ... After cancer treatment, it’s common and natural for you and your child to feel worried. The end of ... treatment brings up a number of questions about what comes next. For Parents: Life After Cancer ... life after cancer;cancer treatment;cancer and child;16199

*Cancer Retreats ... Society of Clinical Oncology website or through the American Cancer Society . Some camps and ... Many people with cancer benefit from taking a break from their condition from time to time ... cancer;cancer treatment;coping with cancer;23400-1

can also help you know what to expect from treatment and from your cancer care team. Getting ... deal with cancer. Learning as much as you can about the cancer and about the treatment options you ... carcinoma of unknown primary origin;treatment of carcinoma of unknown primary origin;BCUPD2;CUP

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 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

. After radiation therapy ends, cancer cells keep dying for weeks or months. But this treatment can also ... Treatment depends on the type of cancer your child has and what their healthcare team decides is ... 40343;treating cancer in children, radiation therapy;child cancer treatment, radiation therapy ... ;radiation therapy, child cancer;pediatric cancer treatment, radiation therapy;radiation therapy

Cancer Treatment: Specialized Surgery ... . Specialized Types of Cancer Surgery In most cases, cancer treatment depends on your overall ... provider may advise surgery as part of cancer treatment to remove tumors or to take out tissue for testing ... cancer treatment;cancer surgery;cryosurgery;laser surgery;microsurgery;electrosurgery;115

*Cancer Resources Support ... your treatment. Resources for People with Cancer You do not have to fight cancer alone. Reach ... can help you feel better both during and after your treatment. Support groups When you have cancer ... Oncology;patient;information;General;resources;resources;cancer;oncology;on1022a;82317

oncology uses radiation to treat cancer (and a few other diseases). Also uses imaging, such as CT ... scans and MRI, as aids in treatment planning and delivery of care. Who does the diagnostic

Understanding Treatment Options for Stomach Cancer ... *Stomach Cancer Tx Options ... Learn about the different treatment choices for stomach cancer. Stomach Cancer: Treatment ... treatment for stomach cancer Here is an overview of the treatment choices for stomach cancer: Surgery ... oncology;cancer;tumors;stomach;chemotherapy;surgery;radiation;radiotherapy;17795-1

*ALL Overview ... . Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Overview What is ALL? Cancer starts when cells change (mutate) and ... can tell if you have cancer. How is ALL diagnosed?    ALL may be diagnosed when you see your

*ALL Chemotherapy ... Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Acute ... . When might chemotherapy be used for ALL? Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with ... ALL;BALLT4

*Vulvar Cancer Chemo ... Chemotherapy for Vulvar Cancer ... ? Healthcare providers don’t often use chemo as the main treatment for vulvar cancer. But it may be ... with vulvar cancer get chemo through an IV in an outpatient part of the hospital, infusion center ... oncology;cancer;tumors;vulva;vulvar;chemotherapy;drugs;medications;medicines;cisplatin;Platinol

*Anal Cancer New Dx ... caring for people with cancer. The team will answer all your questions. They’ll also guide you ... help. Coping with fear It’s normal to feel afraid. Learning about your cancer and treatment ... anal cancer;treatment of anal cancer;banad1

all instructions on caring for your incision and the biopsy area. In a week or two, your healthcare ... health care provider may recommend a breast biopsy. Having a biopsy doesn't necessarily mean you have ... cancer; breast cancer; lump; needle biopsy; mammogram; mammography

Treatment Options for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer ... *Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Tx Choices ... normal activities. Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Treatment Choices There are various treatment choices ... goal of treatment is to remove the cancer completely while keeping function and appearance as much ... cancer;oncology;skin;cancer;tumors;squamous;cells;non-melanoma;basal;carcinoma;radiation ... ;radiotherapy;surgery;chemotherapy;17589-1;skin cancer treatment