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*ALL Tx ... used to kill all your stem cells. Then you're given stem cells from a volunteer donor. Over time ... on a number of factors. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices  There are many ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

senior center. Volunteer for a cause you care about, whether it’s an animal rescue group or an ... Want a healthier brain? Move your body, tend to your home, and connect with your loved ones, new ... exercise; housework; connection; social activity; cognitive problems; dementia; Alzheimers; volunteer; friends; family

. Getting groceries and meals A meal can make all the difference in how you feel. It also can be one of ... . Here’s where to look: Cleaning for a Reason. This nonprofit can connect you with volunteers

Sometimes change brings unexpected rewards. This is a good time to look for all the ways you ... : Try volunteering in an activity or area you enjoy. It's a good way to be involved with others. Be ... 84287;living with a chronic health condition;chronic health condition, living with;chronic health condition, resources

the holidays a family affair so you're not burdened with all the work. Set priorities. You ... emotions: Ask yourself if you really enjoy all the rituals. Perhaps they have merely become habits

different parts (blood products). You may get some or all of these blood products during a transfusion ... You may need a blood transfusion if you have lost blood because of an injury or during ... 40011;When you need a blood transfusion, adult;transfusion, blood, adult;Blood Transfusion, adult

For some people, frightening memories of a terrible event can come back months or even years ... after the ordeal. In reliving the event, people become fearful and unable to cope with daily

It's very important for your children to move from being teenagers to young adults in a way ... It's very important for your children to move from being teenagers to young adults in a way

. Hospice Care for a Child What is hospice care? Hospice tries to improve the quality of life ... of a terminally ill child and their family. It's a type of palliative care. This is care to make a

A marriage is based on love and respect. You, your spouse, and your relationship may grow and ... . The Keys to a Successful Marriage  When you're caught up in the excitement of your wedding, it can

donated is about 13.6 million a year. About 6.8 million volunteers are blood donors each year ... What is blood banking? A blood bank is a place where blood is collected and stored before it is

Overview What is home healthcare? When you or a family member needs medical care, in some cases, this ... amount of time a person needs to be in a hospital. Home healthcare is done by a healthcare team that

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... become infected at any time after the surgery. How is a surgical site infection treated? A ... these infections. Preventing a Surgical Site Infection A risk of any surgery is an infection ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

. What are the risks of a blood transfusion? Most hospitals use blood from volunteer donors. These ... A blood transfusion is a procedure in which you receive blood or parts of blood through an IV

science for a long time. Scientists have been working on processes for creating all kinds of vaccines for ... How did the COVID-19 vaccines happen so quickly? It turns out that a global pandemic can

that uses volunteers to test a new type of prevention or treatment. A clinical trial may test a ... medicine, a procedure, or a device to see if it works and is safe. There are clinical trials for all kinds

infection or problems, they aren't accepted as a blood donor. All donated blood is tested for ... cells. Your child may receive a transfusion. Strict measures are taken to make sure that ... 89289;When Your Child Needs a Blood Transfusion;Blood Transfusion;Blood Transfusions;pediatrics

prevent falls Keeping all follow-up appointments Getting fitted for a prosthesis Once your ... Preparing for a prosthesis at home After you arrive home, you may start to prepare for your

*ALL After Tx ... bone marrow. These cells could become active and start to multiply. So the ALL is more likely to come ... treatment is working. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment  During and after ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

in a crowd. If loneliness becomes an ongoing issue, it can take a toll on your body. Lonely people ... . Take a hobby-related class. It’s an opportunity to meet people with shared interests. Volunteer