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brachytherapy Therapeutic Radiology (Radiation Oncology) Listed in the directory below are some ... therapeutic radiology, radiation oncology, external beam therapy, brachytherapy

oncologist. This is a doctor who uses radiation to treat people with cancer. Oncology nurse ... doctor who uses chemotherapy and other medicines to treat many different types of cancer. Radiation ... Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma;Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma treatment;hematologist;lymphoma;cancer;16085-1

*Colorectal Cancer Surg Dc ... cancers. This sheet will help you remember how to care for yourself after surgery. Discharge ... treatment after you heal. This may include radiation or chemotherapy. This sheet will help you care for ... discharge instructions for colon cancer;rectal cancer;colorectal cancer;gastroenterology;oncology;rectum;86286;colectomy;partial colectomy

*ED Radiation Tx Self Care ... ED Radiation Therapy Self Care ... Therapy Home care Radiation therapy is a common cancer treatment. Side effects of radiation depend on ... Follow these guidelines for home care after radiation therapy. Self-Care After Radiation ... 116465en;RADIATION THERAPY;home care;oncology care;cancer treatment;radiology;radiation

primary site. In carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), providers can’t tell where the cancer first ... cancer started. Then they will rename the cancer for that site. Who is at risk for carcinoma of ... CUP;cancer;oncology;carcinoma;unknown;primary;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQCarcinomaofUnknownPrimary

*Cancer Managing Fatigue ... Cancer Managing Fatigue ... common in people with cancer, especially during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. If your red ... some tips to help you feel better. Cancer: Managing Fatigue Cancer-related fatigue is extreme ... Oncology managing fatigue;radiation;chemotherapy;82304;chemo;fatigue from cancer

Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It ... (ALL): Radiation Therapy  What is radiation therapy? Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

they won't harm you.   Home care Follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions. You may be ... to 10 months until all the radiation is gone.) The first few weeks are when you may need to be ... discharge instructions for prostate brachytherapy;urology;oncology;cancer;radiation;86452

*Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer New Dx ... When You've Been Diagnosed with Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer ... treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy and targeted therapy. Radiation oncologist ... . This is a healthcare provider with special training to treat cancer with radiation therapy ... skin cancer;nonmelanoma skin cancer;treating nonmelanoma skin cancer;BMelD1

*Stomach Cancer Tx Options ... Understanding Treatment Options for Stomach Cancer ... particles to kill cancer cells. The main goal of radiation is to kill cancer cells and reduce the chance the ... target stomach cancer cells rather than all stomach cells. These medicines work differently from regular ... oncology;cancer;tumors;stomach;chemotherapy;surgery;radiation;radiotherapy;17795-1

*Ovarian Cancer New Dx ... When You're Newly Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer ... cancer with radiation therapy. Oncology nurse. This is a nurse who specializes in caring for ... Learn what you need to know when you're newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Ovarian Cancer ... ovarian cancer;screening for ovarian cancer;17178-1

*Cancer Preventing Infections ... less well if you have trouble eating because of cancer. Follow all instructions from your ... infections, follow these tips. Cancer: Preventing Infections Cancer and cancer treatments can ... Oncology preventing infections;cancer;82307;chemo

doctor who uses radiation to treat cancer. Oncology nurse. This is a nurse who specializes in ... cancer and uses chemotherapy and other medicines to treat cancer. Radiation oncologist. This is a

oncology uses radiation to treat cancer (and a few other diseases). Also uses imaging, such as CT ... caring for the patient. Or they may be the patient's primary provider in treating a disease After

*Cancer of Testicles Tx Dc ... to care for yourself after surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Discharge Instructions After ... . This sheet will help you learn how to care for yourself after surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy ... discharge instructions for testicular cancer;testicles;oncology;urology;86295;treatment for testicular cancer

*Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Tx Choices ... Treatment Options for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer ... cells remain. If cancer cells are seen, another layer of skin is removed. This is repeated until all ... surgery or radiation can’t be used, a basal cell cancer may be treated with a targeted medicine, such as ... cancer;oncology;skin;cancer;tumors;squamous;cells;non-melanoma;basal;carcinoma;radiation ... ;radiotherapy;surgery;chemotherapy;17589-1;skin cancer treatment

*Radiation Therapy Ch ... Radiation therapy helps your child fight cancer. It uses strong X-rays to kill cancer cells ... help your child cope with its side effects. Treating Cancer in Children: Radiation Therapy ... 40343;treating cancer in children, radiation therapy;child cancer treatment, radiation therapy ... ;radiation therapy, child cancer;pediatric cancer treatment, radiation therapy;radiation therapy

*Lung Cancer Tx Dc ... what to do at home after radiation for lung cancer. Skin care Do's and don'ts include:  Don’t rub ... ), radiation therapy, or a combination of these. This sheet helps you remember how to care for yourself ... discharge instructions for lung cancer;lung;pulmonology;oncology;86292;lung cancer treatment

*Pancreatic Cancer Dc ... radiation therapy Here’s what to do at home after radiation therapy for pancreatic cancer: Skin care ... care of your skin and/or surgical site and what kind of problems you should watch for. Make sure ... discharge instructions for pancreatic cancer;pancreas;gastroenterology;oncology;86294;pancreatic cancer treatment

. Radiation oncologist.  This is a healthcare provider who specializes in treating cancer with ... the cancer and your treatment options can help you feel less afraid. This also helps you work with