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absorb the tracer and appear less bright on the scan image are referred to as cold spots. Cancer cells ... reason you are having the test or procedure What results to expect and what they mean The risks

*ALL Chemotherapy ... Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy  What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong ... medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines kill cells that grow quickly, like cancer cells. Some ... ALL;BALLT4

Here is what to expect after a hysterectomy. Endometrial Cancer: Discharge Instructions for ... sure you know: How to care for your incision(s), what problems to watch for, and when to call ... 86287;discharge instructions for hysterectomy;endometrium;gynecology;oncology;endometrial cancer;women's health

methods. Follow-up care is needed to watch for complications and cancer that comes back. Next ... or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean. Know what to expect if your child ... P02728;liver cancer, pediatrics

heal from surgery, here's what you'll need to know to care for yourself. Discharge Instructions ... removed. As you heal from surgery, here’s what you’ll need to know to care for yourself. Eating and ... discharge instructions for gastrectomy;stomach surgery;gastroenterology;stomach cancer;oncology;gastrectomy postsurgical care;gastrectomy recovery;86343

healthcare provider will tell you more about what to expect and what needs to be done next. When ... for cancer. Risks of thyroid FNA biopsy All procedures have some risks. The risks of thyroid FNA ... 90246;fine needle aspiration biopsy;FNA biopsy;thyroid problem;thyroid nodule;thyroid cancer screening;thyroid biopsy

*Cancer Prostate ... Understanding Prostate Cancer ... where they are looked at and tested for cancer cells. Ask your healthcare provider what tests you will need and what to expect. ... the prostate, threatening health and life. Here's what you need to know. What Is Prostate ... 85215;What is prostate cancer?;prostate cancer

Children What is a Meckel scan for children? A Meckel scan is an imaging test used to find a Meckel ... procedure What results to expect and what they mean The risks and benefits of the test or ... 161, 102;imaging test;small intestine;congenital;Meckel diverticulum;child

the form carefully and ask questions if anything is not clear. What to expect A prostate biopsy may ... vary. After the procedure Your healthcare provider will talk to you about what you can expect and ... prostate biopsy; prostate; prostate cancer; cancer diagnosis; benign prostatic hyperplasia; BPH ... ; PSA; prostate-specific antigen; digital rectal exam; prostate cancer symptoms

*Cancer Tx Brachytherapy ... symptoms caused by the tumor. Learn more about this treatment and what to expect ... the procedure: A device to carry the implant to the correct place is placed into the cancer site ... 41373;brachytherapy for cancer;internal radiation therapy;radioactive implants;radioactive seeds

can also help you know what to expect from treatment and from your cancer care team. Getting ... questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. Cancer of Unknown Primary: Newly

artery. Learn about what to expect and possible risks. Peripheral Arterial Thrombolysis ... image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases. This may also be done by a vascular surgeon

Bone Cancer: Osteosarcoma ... what the results could mean. Know what to expect if you do not take the medicine or have the ... , teens, and young adults. Osteosarcoma What is osteosarcoma? Cancer is made of changed

*ALL Targeted Therapy ... what side effects to watch out for and when you should report them to your care team. Know what number ... Ponatinib Dasatinib Other targeted medicines that may be used to treat ALL are monoclonal antibodies ... ALL;cancer treatment;targeted therapy;34,16136

Tests to Diagnose Esophageal Cancer ... have imaging tests and a biopsy. Esophageal Cancer: Diagnosis How is esophageal cancer ... diagnosed? If your healthcare provider thinks you have esophageal cancer, tests are done to help diagnose ... cancer;oncology;esophageal;esophagus;diagnosis;exams;diagnoses;examination;tests;barium;swallow ... ;Esophagoscopy;Biopsy;X-rays;CT;CAT;scans;Magnetic;resource;imaging;MRI;endoscopic;ultrasound;EUS;17974-1

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... are not sure about. In most cases, ALL tends to grow quickly. Because of this, it’s important to start ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

*Cancer Ovarian Dc ... follow any instructions from your cancer treatment team. Home care after surgery Here’s what to ... return to work. Incision care Wash the incision site with warm water. Pat it dry. Don't scrub ... discharge instructions for ovarian cancer;ovary;oncology;gynecology;86293;ovarian cancer treatment ... ;complete hysterectomy;uterus removal;fallopian tube removal;ovary removal;ovarian cancer

*Oncology Team Pediatric ... advanced training to care for children with cancer. They may help the doctor manage your child’s symptoms ... to keep them updated on your child's progress. This doctor may be caring for your child more closely ... 40339;cancer in children, your child's health care team;child cancer, health care team;pediatric cancer, health care team

cancer, how well a child is expected to recover (prognosis) varies. Keep in mind: Getting ... . Read on to learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Ewing Sarcoma in Children What is Ewing

Kidney Cancer in Children: Wilms Tumor ... , and a computer to make detailed images of the body. MRI can show if cancer has spread to other ... care. Cancer treatment can cause side effects. Medicines and other treatments can be used to help ease ... P02747;kidney cancer;children