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. Your oncologist may also act as the lead healthcare provider for all your cancer care. Oncology ... , form your cancer care team. Cancer Treatment Team Your cancer treatment team may include many ... cancer;cancer treatment;oncology;surgeon;oncologist;oncology nurse;treatment team;radiologist;p07151

*ALL Ch ... A diagnosis of cancer for your child is scary and confusing. Learn the basics about acute ... . ALL is a common type of blood cancer in children. It's often cured with treatment. Your child’s ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL

*Cancer Tx Prep ... than 60 cancer treatment centers across the U.S. that meet its standards of care. You might want to ... treatment Your cancer care team will help you understand your diagnosis and treatment. They'll answer ... cancer treatment preparation;oncologist;cancer treatment center;second opinion;cancer support;p07317

Detailed information on cancer in children Topic Index - Oncology Oncology Home About ... Clinical Trials and Cancer Questions to Ask Your Child's Physician Coping With the Diagnosis ... Cancer, Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Leukemia, Wilms Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

*Oncology Team Pediatric ... advanced training to care for children with cancer. They may help the doctor manage your child’s symptoms ... early diagnosis of cancer. This doctor may be less involved in treating cancer. But it's important ... 40339;cancer in children, your child's health care team;child cancer, health care team;pediatric cancer, health care team

Cancer: Questions to Ask Your Child's Healthcare Provider ... important to you. A cancer diagnosis is so overwhelming that it is often hard to understand all the ... advise that the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of childhood cancers happen in a center that ... cancer child;cancer care;cancer coping;p02741

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

*Rare Cancers Tx and Info ... Take care of your mental health A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and scary. Consider talking ... are some ideas for next steps after you receive a rare cancer diagnosis. Get a second opinion ... rare cancer;cancer diagnosis;16174

*Cancer Tx Get Second Opinion ... provider's feelings by asking for a second opinion. This is often done when it comes to cancer care. And your ... work together at cancer centers and hospitals. Your cancer specialist. They may be able to refer ... cancer treatment;second opinion for;18197-1

*Cancer Retreats ... Cancer is a difficult diagnosis to deal with, whether it's you or a loved one facing the condition. You ... Society of Clinical Oncology website or through the American Cancer Society . Some camps and ... cancer;cancer treatment;coping with cancer;23400-1

*ALL Tx ... started very soon after diagnosis. Types of treatment for ALL  Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is the ... main way to treat ALL. The treatment uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. The chemo medicines ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

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

Cancer Diagnosis: Genetic Services ... you. Genetic Services for Cancer Diagnosis: When, Where, How If cancer runs in your family ... family members with two primary cancers (two original tumors that develop in different sites ... genetic services;family history;genetic diseases;familial cancer;p07215;genetic testing for cancer

. 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

. 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

the cancer Being included in all discussions with parents about diagnosis and treatment planning ... A cancer diagnosis is shocking and overwhelming. But prognosis of childhood cancer continues ... cancer;cancer diagnosis;childhood cancer diagnosis;cancer coping;grieving;p02723

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

-term plan. Even though cancer-free, your child will need follow-up care throughout life to look for ... careful medical records. Include details of the diagnosis, treatments, side effects, and complications ... childhood cancer; cancer survivor; healthy lifestyle; recurrent cancer; cancer prevention; learning difficulty;

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

An Overview of Eye Cancer ... diagnosis of eye cancer, you’ll likely need other tests. These help your healthcare providers learn more ... Primary eye cancer is a very rare kind of cancer that starts somewhere in or on the eye or in ... cancer;oncology;tumors;eyes;ophthalmology;optical;ophthalmic;vision;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQEyeOcularCancer