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*Radiation Short Term Side Effects ... -Term Side Effects Radiation therapy uses strong energy beams to kill cancer cells. It tends to damage ... . This causes side effects. Some common short-term side effects of radiation can include skin redness ... 83871;radiation therapy, managing side effects;radiation oncology, side effects

*Radiation Tx Skin Care ... . Keep in mind that side effects don't affect how well the radiation therapy works on your cancer ... Radiation therapy can cause several side effects. Most of them will go away once treatment ... Oncology;Skin Care During Radiation Therapy;Oncology;82316

*Radiation Therapy Resources ... affect healthy cells nearby and cause side effects that depend on: What type of radiation therapy ... . Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. It can also ... Radiation;radiation therapy resources help;cancer treatment;82294

*Oncology Team Pediatric ... advanced training to care for children with cancer. They may help the doctor manage your child’s symptoms ... diseases. Pediatric oncologist. This doctor manages your child's cancer care. They get advanced ... 40339;cancer in children, your child's health care team;child cancer, health care team;pediatric cancer, health care team

help you manage side effects. Palliative care professionals . Palliative care providers help ... . Your oncologist may also act as the lead healthcare provider for all your cancer care. Oncology ... cancer;cancer treatment;oncology;surgeon;oncologist;oncology nurse;treatment team;radiologist;p07151

. Side effects of treatment Most cancer treatments have side effects. This is because they damage ... healthy cells along with the cancer cells. Talk with your healthcare provider about what side effects your ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes;90383

radiology is also called radiation oncology or radiation therapy. It's the treatment of cancer and ... in 1899. It involved a case of skin cancer. Radiation oncology became a medical specialty in 1922 ... therapeutic radiology;radiation oncology;external beam therapy;brachytherapy;p09513

*Oncology Nurse Navigators ... continue to help. They provide support by: Offering tips on how to manage side effects and ... treatments and hospital visits. The ONN will guide you on your path through cancer care ... nurse navigator;oncology;16226

Treatment for Thyroid Cancer: External Radiation Therapy ... *Thyroid Cancer ERT ... talk with you about how to manage these and other possible long-term side effects. This includes ... appointments. It will also make it easier for you to work with your healthcare team to make a plan to manage your side effects. ... radiation;x-rays;beams;cells;internal;interstitial;seeds;radioactive;pellets;external;radiotherapy;external;oncology;cancer;tumors;thyroid;glands;17676-1

Detailed information on cancer in children Topic Index - Oncology Oncology Home About ... Alternative Therapy for Cancer Pain Management Nutritional Requirements for a Child With Cancer ... Cancer, Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Leukemia, Wilms Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

Radiation Therapy for Adrenal Cancer ... effects of radiation therapy Talk with your healthcare provider about what short- and long-term side ... that gets worse. Side effects of radiation can include: Upset stomach (nausea) and vomiting ... adrenal;tumor;glands;cancers;oncology;treatments;radiation;therapy;radiotherapy;high-energy;kidneys;19180-1

*Cancer Diarrhea Tips ... . Cancer Care: Controlling Diarrhea A common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is ... A common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is diarrhea. This is when you have loose ... Oncology controlling diarrhea;radiation;chemotherapy;on1011a;82303;chemo

*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 ... radiation. Your healthcare team may be able to reduce some long-term side effects with careful ... 116465en;RADIATION THERAPY;home care;oncology care;cancer treatment;radiology;radiation

*Cancer Constipation Tips ... help. Cancer Care: Controlling Constipation Constipation is a common side effect of cancer ... Difficulty passing stool (constipation) is a common side effect of chemotherapy and pain ... Oncology controlling;constipation;on1010a;82302;chemo;chemotherapy;radiation

*Chemotherapy Skin Care ... the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer cells. To manage these side effects, try ... the tips that follow. Skin Care During Chemotherapy Skin problems are common side effects of ... Oncology;Chemotherapy;Skin Care During Chemotherapy;82315;chemo

*Chemo Nail Care ... the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer cells. To manage these side effects, try ... these tips. Nail Care During Chemotherapy Minor nail problems are common side effects of ... Oncology;Chemotherapy;Self-care;lifestyle;nail;care;during chemotherapy;82311;chemo

*Cancer Nutritional Support ... information on nutrition for people with cancer, including tips for managing side effects and recipes ... tough time. It can also help you manage side effects and boost your recovery. The importance of ... healthy meals;cancer treatment;nutritional support;16183

An Overview of Eye Cancer ... treatment side effects?  Cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy and radiation, can damage normal cells ... , and the possible risks and side effects. Types of treatment for cancer are either local or ... cancer;oncology;tumors;eyes;ophthalmology;optical;ophthalmic;vision;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQEyeOcularCancer

*Breast Cancer Overview ... making a decision. What are treatment side effects? Cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy and ... radiation, can damage normal cells. This causes side effects, such as hair loss, mouth sores, and ... breast;oncology;cancer;tumors;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQBreastCancer

*Cancer Head and Neck ... few side effects. Cancer treatment like chemotherapy and radiation can damage normal cells. This can ... cause side effects, such as hair loss, mouth sores, or vomiting. Radiation may cause skin changes ... cancer;oncology;head;neck;tissues;tumors;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQHeadandNeckCancer