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. Your oncologist may also act as the lead healthcare provider for all your cancer care. Oncology ... , form your cancer care team. Cancer Treatment Team Your cancer treatment team may include many ... cancer;cancer treatment;oncology;surgeon;oncologist;oncology nurse;treatment team;radiologist;p07151

*ALL Ch ... A diagnosis of cancer for your child is scary and confusing. Learn the basics about acute ... . ALL is a common type of blood cancer in children. It's often cured with treatment. Your child’s ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL

*Oncology Nurse Navigators ... trained in oncology. This means they know all about cancer and its treatments. They use this ... treatments and hospital visits. The ONN will guide you on your path through cancer care ... nurse navigator;oncology;16226

Detailed information on cancer in children Topic Index - Oncology Oncology Home About ... Clinical Trials and Cancer Questions to Ask Your Child's Physician Coping With the Diagnosis ... Cancer, Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Leukemia, Wilms Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

*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

*Cancer Dx Ch Coping ... cancer, check out this helpful site from the American Society of Clinical Oncology at ... Your Child's Cancer Diagnosis Talking with your child about their cancer diagnosis is undoubtedly ... cancer diagnosis;child diagnosis of cancer;16143

*ALL Tx ... started very soon after diagnosis. Types of treatment for ALL  Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is the ... main way to treat ALL. The treatment uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. The chemo medicines ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

*Oncology Team Pediatric ... advanced training to care for children with cancer. They may help the doctor manage your child’s symptoms ... early diagnosis of cancer. This doctor may be less involved in treating cancer. But it's important ... 40339;cancer in children, your child's health care team;child cancer, health care team;pediatric cancer, health care team

*Cancer Retreats ... Cancer is a difficult diagnosis to deal with, whether it's you or a loved one facing the condition. You ... Society of Clinical Oncology website or through the American Cancer Society . Some camps and ... cancer;cancer treatment;coping with cancer;23400-1

*ALL Tests After Dx ... After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

. Knowing the primary site helps your providers know how to best treat the cancer. After a diagnosis ... primary site. In carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), providers can’t tell where the cancer first ... CUP;cancer;oncology;carcinoma;unknown;primary;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQCarcinomaofUnknownPrimary

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-term plan. Even though cancer-free, your child will need follow-up care throughout life to look for ... careful medical records. Include details of the diagnosis, treatments, side effects, and complications ... childhood cancer; cancer survivor; healthy lifestyle; recurrent cancer; cancer prevention; learning difficulty;

specializes in treating cancer with radiation. Surgical oncologist (oncologic surgeon). This ... can also help you know what to expect from treatment and from your cancer care team. Getting

*Cancer Teen Coping ... include the Ulman Foundation and Teen Cancer America . Some other suggestions for taking care ... Finding out you have cancer can be scary and overwhelming. Know that your family members, friends ... cancer treatment;cancer diagnosis;teen cancer;16176

(oncologic surgeon).  This provider uses surgery to treat cancer. Medical oncologist.  This ... about the cancer and about your treatment options can help you feel less afraid. This also helps you

Cancer: Questions to Ask Your Child's Healthcare Provider ... important to you. A cancer diagnosis is so overwhelming that it is often hard to understand all the ... . A diagnosis of cancer in a child is one of the most devastating events in a parent's life. Becoming ... cancer child;cancer care;cancer coping;p02741

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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

What Comes Next After an Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis ... *Esophageal Cancer New Dx ... Being told you have esophageal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. Know ... that you have people on your healthcare team who can help. Esophageal Cancer: Newly Diagnosed ... BEso01;esophageal;tests;diagnosis