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*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

experts base health guidelines on a careful review of all the relevant research. Based on the overall ... later. The best test for you Screening can help catch colon cancer early, when treatment works best

factors for it. But risk factors include those that make you more likely to get all types of cancer ... . Knowing the primary site helps your providers know how to best treat the cancer. After a diagnosis ... CUP;cancer;oncology;carcinoma;unknown;primary;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQCarcinomaofUnknownPrimary

*Radiation Tx Skin Care ... provider tells you it’s OK. Changes to your skin Radiation therapy kills cancer cells. But it ... more sensitive than it was before treatment. Self-care tips Wear loose clothing. This will ... Oncology;Skin Care During Radiation Therapy;Oncology;82316

*ALL ... Understanding Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) ... in the bone marrow. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Introduction  What is cancer ... . This means it tends to grow quickly and needs to be treated right away. Subtypes of ALL ALL can be ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;types of ALL;balld2a

contributing. Take care of your relationships Although your main focus is on your child with cancer ... , well-meaning friends and family members will say the worst possible thing at the time of a cancer ... cancer;cancer diagnosis;childhood cancer diagnosis;cancer coping;grieving;p02723

oncologist. This is a doctor who uses radiation to treat people with cancer. Oncology nurse ... . This is a nurse who specializes in the care and treatment of people with cancer. You may have ... Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma;Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma treatment;hematologist;lymphoma;cancer;16085-1

*Caregivers Advanced Cancer ... are giving up hope. It just means that the goals of your loved one’s cancer care may have changed ... loved one may change their mind, or one approach may no longer be the best option. Cancer care is a ... advanced cancer;caregiver;palliative care

*Cancer Tx Prep ... step is important to everyone with cancer. You want to be sure you get the best care possible. Ask ... than 60 cancer treatment centers across the U.S. that meet its standards of care. You might want to ... cancer treatment preparation;oncologist;cancer treatment center;second opinion;cancer support;p07317

*Cancer Survivorship Care Plan ... include a guide to the care you need to stay well. And it should have a detailed record of your cancer ... care plan is not required. But it can be very helpful as you adjust to life after cancer treatment ... cancer;cancer survivorship;cancer survivorship care plan;cancer treatment;primary care provider;16108

(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

the cells. It works best on cells that are growing fast, like cancer cells. Radiation therapy is ... all of the cancer cells while limiting damage to normal cells. The machine moves so it can send the ... 83865;understanding radiation therapy;radiation therapy;external radiation;internal radiation;brachytherapy;radiation oncology;oncology, radiation

*Cancer Risk: Environmental Factors ... substances doesn’t mean you are guaranteed to get cancer. It often takes a long time or repeated ... factors for cancer is air pollution. This can mean the air in a congested part of town. But it can also ... substances;environmental factors;cancer risk;carcinogens;chemicals;16223

*Lung Cancer Tx Dc ... says it's OK to do so.  It is normal to take time off from work after lung surgery. Ask your ... or a mild stool softener if your healthcare provider says it’s OK.  Home care after ... discharge instructions for lung cancer;lung;pulmonology;oncology;86292;lung cancer treatment

doctor who uses radiation to treat cancer. Oncology nurse. This is a nurse who specializes in ... supporting, teaching, and caring for people with cancer. Support professionals. These may

did you know it can also influence our risk for physical illnesses? New research drives this point ... , and act. But did you know it can also influence our risk for physical illnesses? New research drives

*Colorectal Cancer Staging ... .  Healthcare providers that specialize in oncology stage cancer to tell how much cancer there is, if it ... Staging cancer determines if it has spread, and if so, how far. Knowing the cancer stage ... staging colorectal cancer;rectal cancer;colon cancer;cancer of rectum;gastroenterology issues ... ;oncology issues;proctology issues;stage I;stage II;stage III;stage IV;stage 1;stage 2;stage 3;stage 4

Detailed information on cancer in children Topic Index - Oncology Oncology Home About ... Cancer Cancer Overview Causes of Cancer Diagnosing Cancer Treatment for Cancer ... Cancer, Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Leukemia, Wilms Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

providers. Medical oncologist.  This is a healthcare provider who diagnoses cancer and treats it ... healthcare provider who cares for, teaches, and supports patients and families. Nurse practitioner or

*Life After Cancer Screening Teen ... . The survivorship care plan will outline screenings that are important for you. Life After Cancer ... keeping up with screenings to detect any returning or new cancers as soon as possible. It also means ... life after cancer;cancer screening;cancer prevention;16129