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*ALL Tx ... Researchers are always finding new and better ways to treat ALL. These new methods are tested in ... 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

provide emergency care. In many cases, they are like a walk-in healthcare provider's office. The ... walk in without an appointment. Also, at an urgent-care center, you probably won't see the same ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery

Being involved in a clinical trial has risks and benefits. Being informed and asking lots of ... involved in a clinical trial has risks and benefits. Being informed and asking lots of questions can help ... clinical trials;clinical trials pros;clinical trials cons;clinical trials sign up;clinical trials risks;clinical trials benefits

*ALL Ch ... . ALL is a common type of blood cancer in children. It's often cured with treatment. Your child’s ... are made and mature in the bone marrow. With ALL, large numbers of abnormal, immature white blood are ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child

*ALL Tx ... take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Make a list of questions and bring them to ... Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in ... adult acute lymphocytic leukemia;treatment for ALL;ALL;BALLT1

Clinical Pathology ... these: Types of specimens used in clinical pathology Specimen How it's collected ... Detailed information on clinical pathology and the samples that are tested. Clinical Pathology ... clinical pathology;clinical pathologist;p00955

stressful about surgery for a teen? Teens like to actively participate in deciding what happens to them ... . This includes the kind of care they get. Parents need to act as partners with their teens in ... preoperative clinic;child and surgery;P03036;teens

Understanding Walking Pneumonia in Children ... . Walking Pneumonia in Children What is walking pneumonia in children? Walking pneumonia is a ... . What causes walking pneumonia in a child? Viruses or bacteria can cause walking pneumonia. The most ... Walking Pneumonia;52;PNA

*Osteoarthritis Common Sites ... . Weakness or instability in the knee joint may make walking or climbing stairs difficult. Fingers ... Osteoarthritis can develop in any joint. But some joints are more likely to be affected ... 86153;cc1065a;joint pain;Osteoarthritis Common Sites;Osteoarthritis;Arthritis

*ALL Diagnosis ... different types of cells in your blood. People with ALL typically have too many early (immature) forms of ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory lung disease with recurrent breathing problems. All About ... Asthma Many symptomatic conditions of asthma require clinical care by a physician or other health care ... diagnosis, asthma and allergy, spirometry, peak flow monitoring, asthma control, asthma in child, child asthma, exercise induced asthma, asthma resource

*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

Clinical Depression, Teens ... Depression in Teens What is major depression in teens? Major depression is a serious type of mood ... disorder. It’s also known as clinical depression or unipolar depression. There are different types of ... major depression;depression;clinical depression;unipolar depression;depression, adolescence;P01614

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... are not sure about. In most cases, ALL tends to grow quickly. Because of this, it’s important to start ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

*ALL Chemotherapy ... expect.  Chemo for ALL is often given in phases. This gives the medicines a better chance of working ... . This treatment is often used to treat ALL in your CSF or to keep it from spreading to your spine ... ALL;BALLT4

This video shows you how to use a walker when you need to keep all weight off one leg, and how to ... use it when your doctor says it’s OK to put your foot down between steps. How to Walk with a ... walker; leg injury; knee injury; ankle injury; foot injury; walking with a walker; knee surgery

*ALL Targeted Therapy ... better. Types of targeted therapy for ALL Several types of medicines are used in targeted ... office, infusion clinic, or in a hospital. These medicines sometimes cause an allergic reaction. This ... ALL;cancer treatment;targeted therapy;34,16136

*Clinical Trials ... facts about a specific clinical trial. The goal is to protect potential people involved in the study ... found in the clinical trial protocol. This is the action plan or guidelines that must be followed ... cancer clinical trial;national surgical adjuvant breast and bowel project;breast cancer prevention ... trial;study of tamoxifen and raloxifene;breast cancer clinical trial;NCI;P00137;cancer research

*ALL After Tx ... treatment is working. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment  During and after ... treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), you will have many tests. These tests check your blood ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

, education, and explanations. But recognizing what is stressful to babies can guide you in planning ... for your baby's surgery. Things that are stressful to babies in the hospital may include ... preoperative clinic;child and surgery;baby;P03033