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blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. A healthy weight is possible ... , high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and colon and breast cancers. Also aim for 2 days a week ... fitness; exercise; senior fitness; aerobic exercise; strength training; weightlifting; weight management; body fat; body mass index;

all instructions on caring for your incision and the biopsy area. In a week or two, your healthcare ... health care provider may recommend a breast biopsy. Having a biopsy doesn't necessarily mean you have ... cancer; breast cancer; lump; needle biopsy; mammogram; mammography

*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

*Cancer Ovarian Dc ... follow any instructions from your cancer treatment team. Home care after surgery Here’s what to ... return to work. Incision care Wash the incision site with warm water. Pat it dry. Don't scrub ... discharge instructions for ovarian cancer;ovary;oncology;gynecology;86293;ovarian cancer treatment ... ;complete hysterectomy;uterus removal;fallopian tube removal;ovary removal;ovarian 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

*Cancer Retreats ... Society of Clinical Oncology website or through the American Cancer Society . Some camps and ... Many people with cancer benefit from taking a break from their condition from time to time ... cancer;cancer treatment;coping with cancer;23400-1

*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

options include the provider’s office, your home, or in a hospital or clinic. The Cancer Treatment ... Infusion Clinic: What to Know Getting a cancer diagnosis is an emotional and challenging experience

*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

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

*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

*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

*Cancer Resources Support ... You can’t fight cancer alone. Reach out. Get support from family, friends, and others who ... care about you. Let other people assist you. It can help you feel better both during and after ... Oncology;patient;information;General;resources;resources;cancer;oncology;on1022a;82317

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

*ALL Tx ... Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in ... all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment ... adult acute lymphocytic leukemia;treatment for ALL;ALL;BALLT1

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

specializes in treating cancer with radiation. Surgical oncologist (oncologic surgeon). This ... can also help you know what to expect from treatment and from your cancer care team. Getting

fluids you drink with them to 1 cup (8 ounces). Other home care Check your incision site daily ... You had a procedure called esophagectomy. This means that part or all of your esophagus was ... postsurgical recovery;oncology;esophageal cancer;esophageal surgery;esophagus;86339;esophagus removal ... discharge instructions for esophagectomy;gastroenterology;esophagectomy home care;esophagectomy

Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... skin can lead to an infection. Doctors call these infections surgical site infections because ... they occur on the part of the body where the surgery took place. Surgical Site Infections Your ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

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