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*Radiation Therapy Resources ... . Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. It can also ... Use these resources to help you learn about radiation therapy. Radiation Therapy: Support and ... Radiation;radiation therapy resources help;cancer treatment;82294

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

*Radiation Tx Skin Care ... your skin after radiation therapy. Skin Care During Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy can ... . Keep in mind that side effects don't affect how well the radiation therapy works on your cancer ... Oncology;Skin Care During Radiation Therapy;Oncology;82316

*ALL After Tx ... routinely as part of ALL treatment. It's often done after induction therapy (the first part of ... treatment is working. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment  During and after ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

care to ease symptoms only. These treatments are not used to treat the cancer itself. Some people ... wafers near the tumor Alternating electrical field therapy Palliative care Taking part in a clinical trial ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes;90383

*Cancer Fatigue ... Cancer-Related Fatigue ... After cancer treatment ends, you may find that you still feel tired and unable to do the ... things you want and need to do. Cancer-related fatigue is a very common problem for cancer ... cancer;cancer treatment;cancer fatigue;cancer survivorship;cancer treatment side effects;16101

*Life After Cancer Second Cancer ... . Here are some of the things linked to second cancers: Radiation therapy for your first cancer ... therapy for your first cancer Because these medicines are newer, researchers are still learning about ... cancer; cancer survivorship; second cancer; cancer recurrence; cancer treatment; 16107

*Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Tx Choices ... Treatment Options for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer ... cells remain. If cancer cells are seen, another layer of skin is removed. This is repeated until all ... . Laser therapy.  The surgeon uses a narrow beam of intense light to burn away cancer cells ... cancer;oncology;skin;cancer;tumors;squamous;cells;non-melanoma;basal;carcinoma;radiation ... ;radiotherapy;surgery;chemotherapy;17589-1;skin cancer treatment

your cancer is getting worse or that therapy isn’t working. Caring for your skin Skin problems ... -Term Side Effects Radiation therapy uses strong energy beams to kill cancer cells. It tends to damage ... 83871;radiation therapy, managing side effects;radiation oncology, side effects

providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all the information. It helps to ... treatment? Will I need any type of rehabilitation therapy after treatment? How will we know

*Cancer Oral Health Post ... .)  When you see your dentist  Make sure to tell all your dental care providers about your cancer ... life. It's a key part of your survivorship care plan. But many people don't have dental coverage, and ... cancer;cancer survivorship;cancer treatment;oral health;cancer treatment side effects;oral mucositis;stomatitis;16104

Cancer, Treatment ... cancer care team. The cancer care team may include any or all these providers, plus others: Primary ... healthcare providers who work together to find, treat, and care for children with cancer is called the ... cancer;cancer treatment;childhood cancer treatment;chemotherapy;radiation therapy;p02718

, pulmonary rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and neurological ... rehabilitation - each with individual goals and approaches to care. Listed in the directory below ... rehabilitation, rehab, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation

*Stomach Cancer Tx Options ... Understanding Treatment Options for Stomach Cancer ... target stomach cancer cells rather than all stomach cells. These medicines work differently from regular ... Learn about the different treatment choices for stomach cancer. Stomach Cancer: Treatment ... oncology;cancer;tumors;stomach;chemotherapy;surgery;radiation;radiotherapy;17795-1

*Cancer Laser Tx ... have any. Talk with your cancer care team about any or all possible side effects before the ... Laser therapy can be used to cut a very tiny area to remove very small cancers without ... cancer treatment and laser therapy;cancer surgery;light amplification by the stimulated emission of ... thermotherapy;argon lasers;photodynamic therapy;photodynamic side effects;p07250

(oncologic surgeon).  This provider uses surgery to treat cancer. Medical oncologist.  This ... is a provider who treats cancer with medicines, like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy

Areas of Rehabilitation Cardiac Rehabilitation Pulmonary Rehabilitation Cancer ... Rehabilitation Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Complications of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Musculoskeletal ... rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation ... physical medicine and rehabilitation, disability, rehabilitation treatment, rehabilitation

*ALL Chemotherapy ... Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Acute ... Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy  What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong ... ALL;BALLT4

time than is possible with external beam radiation therapy. The radiation dose is focused on the cancer ... along with external beam radiation therapy to help destroy tumor cells for certain types of cancer

*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