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Radiation Therapy for Oral Cancer ... Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses high-energy X-rays. A machine directs ... after this treatment. Oral Cancer: Radiation Therapy What is radiation therapy? Radiation ... oral cancer;radiation therapy for oral cancer;BOraT7;mouth cancer

*Lung Cancer Tx Dc ... ), radiation therapy, or a combination of these. This sheet helps you remember how to care for yourself ... for lung cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy (or other medicines), radiation therapy, or a ... discharge instructions for lung cancer;lung;pulmonology;oncology;86292;lung cancer treatment

Gallbladder Cancer, Radiation Therapy ... postoperative radiation therapy helps reduce the chances of the cancer growing back in the surgical site. If ... cancers to prevent their spread. Gallbladder Cancer: Radiation Therapy What is radiation therapy ... radiation treatment;cancer treatment;external beam radiation;internal radiation therapy;46

*Kidney Cancer Tx Dc ... . Treatment may be needed to help prevent infection. Home care after radiation therapy After ... radiation therapy, you’ll need to take extra care of your skin in the area that's treated. Here’s ... discharge instructions for kidney cancer;renal cancer;nephrology;oncology;86290;renal surgery;kidney transplant;renal transplant;kidney surgery

*Pancreatic Cancer New Dx ... . Radiation oncologist.  This healthcare provider treats cancer with radiation therapy ... provider treats cancer with medicines like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy ... pancreatic cancer;treatment for pancreatic cancer;oncologist and pancreatic cancer;healthcare team ... for pancreatic cancer;pancreas cancer diagnosis;BPanD2

specializes in treating cancer with radiation. Surgical oncologist (oncologic surgeon). This ... specializes in treating cancer with medicines. Radiation oncologist. This healthcare provider

they won't harm you.   Home care Follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions. You may be ... to 10 months until all the radiation is gone.) The first few weeks are when you may need to be ... discharge instructions for prostate brachytherapy;urology;oncology;cancer;radiation;86452

*Anal Cancer New Dx ... caring for people with cancer. The team will answer all your questions. They’ll also guide you ... cancer with medicines. Radiation oncologist. This is a doctor who specializes in treating ... anal cancer;treatment of anal cancer;banad1

Treating Prostate Cancer with Internal Radiation Therapy (Brachytherapy) ... *Prostate Cancer Brachytherapy ... Prostate cancer may be treated with radiation therapy. It is also called radiotherapy. It ... works by sending radiation to the cancer sites. This can kill cancer cells or stop them from ... 16482-1;prostate cancer;radiation therapy;internal radiation therapy;brachytherapy;cancer treatment ... ;permanent brachytherapy;seed therapy;temporary brachytherapy

oncologist. This is a doctor who uses radiation to treat people with cancer. Oncology nurse ... doctor who uses chemotherapy and other medicines to treat many different types of cancer. Radiation ... Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma;Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma treatment;hematologist;lymphoma;cancer;16085-1

*Cancer Tx Brachytherapy ... . Brachytherapy for Cancer Brachytherapy is internal radiation therapy. It uses small radiation implants to ... not putting weight or pressure on the implant site. Following all radiation safety measures you ... 41373;brachytherapy for cancer;internal radiation therapy;radioactive implants;radioactive seeds

*Cancer Managing Fatigue ... Cancer Managing Fatigue ... common in people with cancer, especially during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. If your red ... some tips to help you feel better. Cancer: Managing Fatigue Cancer-related fatigue is extreme ... Oncology managing fatigue;radiation;chemotherapy;82304;chemo;fatigue from cancer

).  Radiation therapy.  The goal of radiation is to kill cancer cells. This is done using X-rays, gamma ... cancer cells that may be left after surgery. Radiation therapy might be used as the main treatment if ... brain;tumors;cancer;oncology;treatments;therapy;surgery;radiation;chemotherapy;17829-1

have to worry about exposing other people to radiation. Catheter site care Ask a member of your ... will be used to give you internal radiation treatment for breast cancer. The end of the

healthcare provider who specializes in treating cancer with radiation therapy. Many other ... specializes in using medicines to treat cancer in children and teens. Radiation oncologist.  This is a

Detailed information on cancer in children Topic Index - Oncology Oncology Home About ... Alternative Therapy for Cancer Pain Management Nutritional Requirements for a Child With Cancer ... Cancer, Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Leukemia, Wilms Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

*Cancer Preventing Infections ... make your body less able to fight off infection. Chemotherapy (chemo), surgery, radiation therapy ... , immunotherapy, and targeted therapy can all affect how your body responds to infections. For example ... Oncology preventing infections;cancer;82307;chemo

radiation therapy used to destroy cancer cells and slow tumor growth. Sometimes it's used as the main ... . Radiation therapy can slightly increase your risk of getting another cancer. In general, the risk is low ... external beam therapy;external beam therapy procedure;p01280

*Cancer Tx Control Nausea Vomiting ... side effects of cancer treatment. This includes chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation ... Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Here are ... Oncology;How to Control Nausea and Vomiting;on1018a;82312;chemo;chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy for Bladder Cancer ... Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses rays of energy. Learn how radiation is ... used in bladder cancer. Bladder Cancer: Radiation Therapy What is radiation therapy ... AblaT5;bladder cancer;radiation therapy