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care to ease symptoms only. These treatments are not used to treat the cancer itself. Some people ... Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a type of brain cancer tumor. Treatment is often done with ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes;90383

-term plan. Even though cancer-free, your child will need follow-up care throughout life to look for ... long-term effects of childhood cancer and how to help your child stay well at the American Society of Clinical Oncology . ... childhood cancer; cancer survivor; healthy lifestyle; recurrent cancer; cancer prevention; learning difficulty;

Detailed information on cancer in children Topic Index About Cancer Chemotherapy Bone ... Hepatoblastoma Germ Cell Tumors Click on the links above to learn more about pediatric oncology. ... Cancer, Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Leukemia, Wilms Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

*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

*Anal Cancer New Dx ... caring for people with cancer. The team will answer all your questions. They’ll also guide you ... Being told you have anal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have ... anal cancer;treatment of anal cancer;banad1

*Cancer Preventing Infections ... less well if you have trouble eating because of cancer. Follow all instructions from your ... infections, follow these tips. Cancer: Preventing Infections Cancer and cancer treatments can ... Oncology preventing infections;cancer;82307;chemo

. What are metastatic cancers? Cancer can spread from where it started (the primary site) to other ... can grow and form a new tumor that may not be near the primary site. When cancer spreads to another ... cancer;cancer information;cancer diagnosis;primary cancers;metastatic cancers;benign tumor;malignant tumor;P00576

*Cancer Constipation Tips ... help. Cancer Care: Controlling Constipation Constipation is a common side effect of cancer ... , and vegetables all can help prevent constipation. They increase stool bulk, making it easier to pass ... Oncology controlling;constipation;on1010a;82302;chemo;chemotherapy;radiation

device, such as a needle, is placed into the cancer site. The device may be passed through a nearby ... . Implants are then passed through the delivery device into or near the cancer site. The implants are

Resources When you find out you have cancer, you most likely have questions about treatment ... . Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. It can also ... Radiation;radiation therapy resources help;cancer treatment;82294

*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

(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

*Radiation Tx Skin Care ... ends. The ones you have depend on the location of the tumor. These tips can help you care for ... your skin after radiation therapy. Skin Care During Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy can ... Oncology;Skin Care During Radiation Therapy;Oncology;82316

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

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

water. Then gently pat it dry with a towel. Follow all instructions about caring for the dressing ... You had a gastrectomy. During this surgery, some or all of your stomach was removed. As you ... discharge instructions for gastrectomy;stomach surgery;gastroenterology;stomach cancer;oncology;gastrectomy postsurgical care;gastrectomy recovery;86343

*Cancer Thyroid Dc ... . The most common treatment for thyroid cancer is surgery to take out some or all of the thyroid ... the risk of the cancer coming back. This sheet can help you know how to take care of yourself ... endocrinology;oncology;thyroidectomy;86296;thyroid cancer treatment;discharge instructions for thyroid cancer

*ALL Tests After Dx ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

*ALL Stem Cell Transplant ... . Read on to learn the details of this procedure. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Stem Cell ... for all types of blood cells. A stem cell transplant uses stem cells to replace bone marrow that ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;ballt12

all of the cancer cells while limiting damage to normal cells. The machine moves so it can send the ... Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. It uses high-energy X-rays or ... 83865;understanding radiation therapy;radiation therapy;external radiation;internal radiation;brachytherapy;radiation oncology;oncology, radiation