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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

*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

contributing. Take care of your relationships Although your main focus is on your child with cancer ... help all of you cope better with your child's disease. Use support groups and other resources ... cancer;cancer diagnosis;childhood cancer diagnosis;cancer coping;grieving;p02723

*ALL ... Understanding Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) ... in the bone marrow. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Introduction  What is cancer ... Read on to learn more about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This type of leukemia starts in ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;types of ALL;balld2a

*Life After Cancer Healthy Eating and Physical Activity ... help you stay at a weight that supports your health goals. That may help prevent the cancer from coming ... Now that cancer treatment is done, you have the power to make yourself even stronger and healthier ... nutrition;16267;exercise;after cancer;healthy eating;movement

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

specific instructions on how to care for the tube and how to provide liquid nutrition through it ... fluids you drink with them to 1 cup (8 ounces). Other home care Check your incision site daily ... postsurgical recovery;oncology;esophageal cancer;esophageal surgery;esophagus;86339;esophagus removal ... discharge instructions for esophagectomy;gastroenterology;esophagectomy home care;esophagectomy

*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

. Sarcomas.  Cancers that start in cells that make up supporting structures, such as bone ... . What are metastatic cancers? Cancer can spread from where it started (the primary site) to other ... cancer;cancer information;cancer diagnosis;primary cancers;metastatic cancers;benign tumor;malignant tumor;P00576

Cancer Diagnosis: Genetic Services ... family members with two primary cancers (two original tumors that develop in different sites ... the management, screening, and treatment of the cancer genetic syndrome Support groups for the ... genetic services;family history;genetic diseases;familial cancer;p07215;genetic testing for cancer

*Cancer Palliative Care ... Cancer and Palliative Care ... Cancer What is palliative care? Palliative care is care that makes people with a serious illness ... care Providing emotional support to patients and their families Talk with your healthcare ... p07354;supportive care;palliative care;palliative care services;patient's rights;palliation;comfort care

. Getting support Coping with cancer can be very stressful. Talk with your healthcare team about ... join a support group in person or online to talk with other people coping with cancer. Ask your healthcare team about local support groups. ... colorectal cancer;diagnosis of colorectal cancer;bcold1

Oral Cancer Overview ... and lips are easy to examine. Almost all oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas. This means they ... be prevented? There is no sure way to prevent all mouth and throat cancers. But you can control ... cancer;oncology;tumors;mouth;oral;lips;cheeks;buccal;mucosa;tongues;gums;teeth;hard;palates;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQOralCancer

*Cancer Metastatic Breast ... cancer, your healthcare team is there to support you. When breast cancer spreads In its early ... trials Researchers are working to improve treatments. You can ask your cancer care provider about ... metastatic breast cancer;stage IV breast cancer;16202

*ALL Overview ... . Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Overview What is ALL? Cancer starts when cells change (mutate) and ... can tell if you have cancer. How is ALL diagnosed?    ALL may be diagnosed when you see your

*Esophageal Cancer New Dx ... What Comes Next After an Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis ... . Getting support Coping with cancer can be very stressful. Talk with your healthcare team about ... with other people coping with esophageal cancer. Ask your healthcare team about local or online support groups.

*Cancer Tx Home Help ... diagnosed with cancer. You can find these through your local hospital or cancer center. Self-care is ... . American Cancer Society (ACS). You can search for cleaning and housekeeping support in your local ... cancer treatment;groceries and meals;home care;household tasks;16135

are some treatment facility options: Urgent-care centers Urgent-care centers provide medical care ... 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

. Getting support Coping with cancer can be very stressful. Talk with your healthcare team about ... the cancer and your treatment options can help you feel less afraid. This also helps you work with

*Pancreatic Cancer New Dx ... sources of information that you can use to learn more. Getting support Coping with cancer can ... cancer. Ask your healthcare team about local or online support groups. ... pancreatic cancer;treatment for pancreatic cancer;oncologist and pancreatic cancer;healthcare team ... for pancreatic cancer;pancreas cancer diagnosis;BPanD2