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(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

*Rare Cancers Tx and Info ... oncologist. These are doctors who treat cancer. Finding the right specialist might take a little ... specialist or treatment center. Some to check out include the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the ... rare cancer;cancer diagnosis;16174

primary site. In carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), providers can’t tell where the cancer first ... cancer started. Then they will rename the cancer for that site. Who is at risk for carcinoma of ... CUP;cancer;oncology;carcinoma;unknown;primary;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQCarcinomaofUnknownPrimary

might I need RFA of lung tumors? RFA may be part of your overall cancer treatment. It can be done ... healthcare provider may suggest this treatment to: Treat lung cancer that's small and hasn't spread ... radiofrequency ablation;lung cancer;lung tumor;cancer treatment;57;RFA

*Cancer Tx Get Second Opinion ... Allow you to see a specialist who treats the kind of cancer you have Confirm treatment advice ... provider's feelings by asking for a second opinion. This is often done when it comes to cancer care. And your ... cancer treatment;second opinion for;18197-1

*Ovarian Cancer Stages ... Stages of Ovarian Cancer and Fallopian Tube Cancer ... starts is called the primary site. Ovarian cancer can spread from the primary site to other parts ... tubes or the cancer started in the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the inside of the abdomen and all ... ovarian cancer;stages of ovarian cancer;17193-1;fallopian tube cancer

*Lung Cancer Intro ... Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs. It has 2 main types: non-small cell and small ... cell. Lung Cancer: Introduction What is cancer? Cancer may seem complex. But at its core ... lung cancer;lung cancer types;understanding lung cancer;SCLC;Small Cell Lung Cancer;Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer;NSCLC

*Cancer Laser Tx ... have any. Talk with your cancer care team about any or all possible side effects before the ... treated with PDT are cancer of the esophagus, nonsmall cell lung cancer, and a precancerous skin ... cancer treatment and laser therapy;cancer surgery;light amplification by the stimulated emission of

*Colorectal Cancer Surg Dc ... cancers. This sheet will help you remember how to care for yourself after surgery. Discharge ... You have been diagnosed with cancer of the colon and rectum (also called colorectal cancer ... discharge instructions for colon cancer;rectal cancer;colorectal cancer;gastroenterology;oncology;rectum;86286;colectomy;partial colectomy

the cancer and where it is within the lung. The goal of surgery is to remove all of the cancer and the ... Surgery can be done to both diagnose and treat lung cancer. In most cases, surgery is used if ... lung cancer;diagnostic test for lung cancer;Oncology;Pulmonology;Lung Cancer;mediastinoscopy;lung ... Surgery for lung cancer;Lung Cancer Treatments;lung cancer treatment;treating lung cancer;diagnose

*Cancer Find PCP After Tx Teen ... keep you feeling your best. The care plan tells your new providers all about what your cancer team did ... important to have your survivorship care plan plus all your medical records from your cancer treatment ... life after cancer;primary care provider;healthcare provider communication;16235

*Lung Cancer New Dx ... Being told you have lung cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have ... people on your healthcare team to help. Lung Cancer: Newly Diagnosed Being told you have lung ... lung cancer, treatment for lung cancer;thoracic surgeon;medical oncologist;radiation oncologist;pulmonologist;8832-1

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

Kidney Cancer in Children: Wilms Tumor ... if there the cancer has spread to the lungs. Blood and urine tests.  These can check how well ... pediatric surgeon and a pediatric cancer specialist (oncologist). The cancer can be treated with any of the ... P02747;kidney cancer;children

*ALL Tx ... main way to treat ALL. The treatment uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. The chemo medicines ... are put into your blood. The goal is to kill the ALL cells quickly and put the cancer into remission ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

/oncology (blood conditions and cancer) Infectious diseases (diseases caused by organisms ... lot more than care for sick children. They are responsible for your child’s physical, mental

*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

. This may be a bone specialist (orthopedic surgeon) or a bone cancer specialist (orthopedic ... lungs, or the bone marrow. Less often, it can spread to the liver or lymph nodes. Bone cancers

cancer. In the U.S., cigarette smoking causes at least 80% of lung cancers. But not all smokers get ... % of lung cancers. But not all smokers get lung cancer. Smoking can cause cancer in many parts of the ... lung cancer; cancer risk; smoking; secondhand smoke; pipe smoking; cigar smoking; asbestos ... ; chromium; cadmium; arsenic; nickel; diesel exhaust; radiation therapy; radon; radon gas; small cell lung cancer; non-small cell lung cancer;

Cancer Treatment: Specialized Surgery ... . Cryosurgery This type of surgery destroys cancer cells by freezing them. The surgeon takes care ... the eye that occurs in childhood Lung cancer Several different procedures can be used to ... cancer treatment;cancer surgery;cryosurgery;laser surgery;microsurgery;electrosurgery;115