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

understand and research hospitals in your community. Hospital types Many communities have several ... kinds of hospitals: General and community hospitals. Most of these hospitals can treat a full

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 Tx ... are put into your blood. The goal is to kill the ALL cells quickly and put the cancer into remission ... 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

*ALL ... Understanding Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) ... in the bone marrow. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Introduction  What is cancer ... ? Cancer starts when cells in the body change and grow out of control. Your body is made up of tiny ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;types of ALL;balld2a

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Using Herbal Supplements for Prostate Cancer ... *Prostate Cancer Herbal Supplements ... standard healthcare. It's used to help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Alternative ... person with prostate cancer. Clinical trials are needed to determine if there are safe and effective ... herbal medicine;alternative therapy;alternative cancer treatment;herbal remedy;herbal alternative medicine;P01253

supportive care. Cancer and its treatment may cause symptoms such as pain, nausea, loss of appetite ... interested, talk with your cancer care team. They can guide you toward approaches that are safe and

all instructions on caring for your incision and the biopsy area. In a week or two, your healthcare ... cancer. View this video to learn about the types of biopsies available and what to expect during the ... cancer; breast cancer; lump; needle biopsy; mammogram; mammography

radiology is also called radiation oncology or radiation therapy. It's the treatment of cancer and ... treatment of cancer and other diseases with radiation. Therapeutic Radiology Overview Therapeutic ... therapeutic radiology;radiation oncology;external beam therapy;brachytherapy;p09513

*Cancer Find PCP After Tx Teen ... . Speak with your oncologist and cancer care team for their recommendations. They could point you ... keep you feeling your best. The care plan tells your new providers all about what your cancer team did ... life after cancer;primary care provider;healthcare provider communication;16235

should not replace the care and treatment provided by your cancer care team. Talk with your healthcare ... harmful to you. It should not replace the care and treatment provided by your cancer care team. What ... cancer and art therapy;coping;art therapists;art and cancer;mind body therapy;dance therapy;dance

Cancer Pain Management for Children ... for Children with Cancer Understanding pain and cancer When a child has cancer, one of their ... . Cancer pain may depend on the type of cancer, the stage of the disease, and how well your child can ... cancer;cancer pain;cancer pain management;P02740

All About Garlic ... lower cholesterol levels. But recent research done by the National Center for Complementary and ... also comes as an extract and as odorless supplements. The quality of commercial forms of garlic varies

*Rare Cancers Tx and Info ... specialized cancer centers. There are cancer centers and academic medical centers throughout the ... and Rare Diseases Information Center National Comprehensive Cancer Network These ... rare cancer;cancer diagnosis;16174

*Cancer Survivorship Care Plan ... resource is: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Cancer Treatment and Survivorship Care ... include a guide to the care you need to stay well. And it should have a detailed record of your cancer ... cancer;cancer survivorship;cancer survivorship care plan;cancer treatment;primary care provider;16108

Cancer and Palliative Care ... *Cancer Palliative Care ... care? Studies show that people who get palliative care have better quality of life and less pain ... Cancer What is palliative care? Palliative care is care that makes people with a serious illness ... p07354;supportive care;palliative care;palliative care services;patient's rights;palliation;comfort care

*ALL Tests After Dx ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... cancer and how to treat it. Some of these tests can also be used to help show how well treatment is ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

oncology uses radiation to treat cancer (and a few other diseases). Also uses imaging, such as CT ... scans and MRI, as aids in treatment planning and delivery of care. Who does the diagnostic

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