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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

care to ease symptoms only. These treatments are not used to treat the cancer itself. Some people ... weeks. It may be used to kill any cancer cells left after surgery. It may be the main treatment if ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes;90383

*Radiation Therapy ... Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. It uses high-energy X-rays or ... particles to kill cancer cells. Understanding Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy is a common ... 83865;understanding radiation therapy;radiation therapy;external radiation;internal radiation;brachytherapy;radiation oncology;oncology, radiation

. Knowing the primary site helps your providers know how to best treat the cancer. After a diagnosis ... primary site. In carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), providers can’t tell where the cancer first ... CUP;cancer;oncology;carcinoma;unknown;primary;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQCarcinomaofUnknownPrimary

*ALL Targeted Therapy ... Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that take aim on parts of cancer cells that make ... used for ALL? Targeted therapy may be used as the first treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL ... ALL;cancer treatment;targeted therapy;34,16136

After the injury is stable, supportive care and rehabilitation (rehab) are the goals. Supportive care ... hospital or treatment center for rehabilitation. Spinal Cord Injury: Treatment and Rehabilitation ... 85321;spinal cord injury: treatment and rehabilitation;spinal cord injury treatment;spinal cord ... injury rehabilitation;treatment and rehab, spinal cord injury

*Cancer Find PCP After Tx Teen ... Teens: Finding a Primary Care Provider After Cancer You’ve been through a lot, but now your cancer ... solid plan to take care of your health after cancer. Having a great primary care provider will help ... life after cancer;primary care provider;healthcare provider communication;16235

The healthcare provider who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation is called a ... physiatrist. Physiatrist What is physiatry? Physical medicine and rehabilitation is also ... rehabilitation;rehab;physiatrist;p01170;physical therapy;physiatry

Clinics Health services Physician offices Rehabilitation services or centers Urgent Care ... offer nursing care 24 hours a day. You can get: Physical or occupational therapy Speech ... 84671;understanding health care facilities;health care facilities;health care providers;primary ... care physician;physician, primary care;doctor, primary care;hospital;emergency room;er;urgent care

*Primary Bone Cancer Tx Questions ... of rehabilitation therapy after treatment?  How will we know if treatment worked? What are my ... It helps to be prepared when talking with your healthcare providers about your cancer. That's ... primary bone cancer;surgery for primary bone cancer;questions about surgery for primary bone cancer;bbont2

other specialties may be involved in the care of your child at the same time. This multidisciplinary ... providers involved in treatment may include: Pediatrician or primary care provider Your child's

A helpful guide to understanding stroke rehab programs. Rehabilitation for Stroke What is ... stroke rehabilitation? Stroke rehab (rehabilitation) helps you regain as much independence and quality ... -evolution;diagnostic procedures for stroke;stroke diagnosis;stroke rehabilitation;rehabilitation from stroke;P00805

your cancer is getting worse or that therapy isn’t working. Caring for your skin Skin problems ... -Term Side Effects Radiation therapy uses strong energy beams to kill cancer cells. It tends to damage ... 83871;radiation therapy, managing side effects;radiation oncology, side effects

*Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Tx Choices ... Treatment Options for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer ... cells remain. If cancer cells are seen, another layer of skin is removed. This is repeated until all ... . Laser therapy.  The surgeon uses a narrow beam of intense light to burn away cancer cells ... cancer;oncology;skin;cancer;tumors;squamous;cells;non-melanoma;basal;carcinoma;radiation ... ;radiotherapy;surgery;chemotherapy;17589-1;skin cancer treatment

Speech therapy is a type of rehabilitation therapy that focuses on helping people with speech ... is a type of rehabilitation therapy that focuses on helping people with speech, language ... speech therapy, rehabilitation therapy, speech-language pathologists, SLP, 624

*Stomach Cancer Tx Options ... Understanding Treatment Options for Stomach Cancer ... may be all that you need. Or you may have surgery before or after another treatment is used to ... before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy). Or it may be given after surgery (adjuvant therapy). Chemo may be ... oncology;cancer;tumors;stomach;chemotherapy;surgery;radiation;radiotherapy;17795-1

*Lung Cancer New Dx ... special training in treating cancer with medicines, such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and ... Being told you have lung cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have ... lung cancer, treatment for lung cancer;thoracic surgeon;medical oncologist;radiation oncologist;pulmonologist;8832-1

Cancer, Treatment ... cancer care team. The cancer care team may include any or all these providers, plus others: Primary ... healthcare providers who work together to find, treat, and care for children with cancer is called the ... cancer;cancer treatment;childhood cancer treatment;chemotherapy;radiation therapy;p02718

*Lung Cancer Tx Dc ... what to do at home after radiation for lung cancer. Skin care Do's and don'ts include:  Don’t rub ... ), radiation therapy, or a combination of these. This sheet helps you remember how to care for yourself ... discharge instructions for lung cancer;lung;pulmonology;oncology;86292;lung cancer treatment

*Pancreatic Cancer Dc ... radiation therapy Here’s what to do at home after radiation therapy for pancreatic cancer: Skin care ... care after surgery Here’s what to do at home after surgery for pancreatic cancer: Follow the diet ... discharge instructions for pancreatic cancer;pancreas;gastroenterology;oncology;86294;pancreatic cancer treatment