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Stories Relaxation therapy Virtual reality and computer games There are also many activities ... treatment plan, can be pleasant and productive. It should not replace the care and treatment provided by your cancer care team. ... distraction and cancer;anxiety;nausea;p07184

*ALL Ch ... . ALL is a common type of blood cancer in children. It's often cured with treatment. Your child’s ... learn more about ALL and how it's treated. What is ALL? ALL is a fast-growing cancer that affects ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child

Colonoscopy, Virtual ... , and after this procedure. Virtual Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening What is ... your colon and/or rectum. Why might I need a virtual colonoscopy? Colon cancer is a common ... colon cancer;rectal cancer;colorectal cancer;cancer screening;colonoscopy;virtual colonoscopy;51

*Rare Cancers Tx and Info ... specialized cancer centers. There are cancer centers and academic medical centers throughout the ... country. Many dedicated programs or clinics focus on rare cancers. Search “cancer centers that treat ... rare cancer;cancer diagnosis;16174

*Cancer Tx Prep ... than 60 cancer treatment centers across the U.S. that meet its standards of care. You might want to ... treatment centers in your area. Preparing for Cancer Treatment How can you get ready for ... cancer treatment preparation;oncologist;cancer treatment center;second opinion;cancer support;p07317

*Oncology Team Pediatric ... advanced training to care for children with cancer. They may help the doctor manage your child’s symptoms ... diseases. Pediatric oncologist. This doctor manages your child's cancer care. They get advanced ... 40339;cancer in children, your child's health care team;child cancer, health care team;pediatric cancer, health care team

*Colonoscopy Virtual ... ). It can help screen for colon cancer and for polyps. This test is sometimes called virtual ... become cancer. This test is sometimes called virtual colonoscopy. In some cases, this test may be ... 40536;CT Colonography (virtual colonoscopy)

*Cancer Colorectal Screening Virtual Colonoscopy ... find polyps or colorectal cancer. There are several options available. A virtual colonoscopy every 5 ... years might be a test to consider. Virtual Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening You may ... colorectal screening;16270;virtual colonoscopy

. 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

Detailed information on cancer in children Topic Index - Oncology Oncology Home About ... Cancer Cancer Overview Causes of Cancer Diagnosing Cancer Treatment for Cancer ... Cancer, Chemotherapy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Leukemia, Wilms Tumor, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

*ALL Tx ... main way to treat ALL. The treatment uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. The chemo medicines ... are put into your blood. The goal is to kill the ALL cells quickly and put the cancer into remission ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

*ALL ... Understanding Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) ... in the bone marrow. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Introduction  What is cancer ... Read on to learn more about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This type of leukemia starts in ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;types of ALL;balld2a

*Colorectal Cancer Surg Dc ... cancers. This sheet will help you remember how to care for yourself after surgery. Discharge ... You have been diagnosed with cancer of the colon and rectum (also called colorectal cancer ... discharge instructions for colon cancer;rectal cancer;colorectal cancer;gastroenterology;oncology;rectum;86286;colectomy;partial colectomy

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

radiology is also called radiation oncology or radiation therapy. It's the treatment of cancer and ... in 1899. It involved a case of skin cancer. Radiation oncology became a medical specialty in 1922 ... therapeutic radiology;radiation oncology;external beam therapy;brachytherapy;p09513

Detecting cancer early—when it’s most treatable—should be a key part of your self-care plan ... . May 2021 Your Essential Guide to Cancer Screenings Detecting cancer early—when it’s most treatable

*Cancer Find PCP After Tx Teen ... keep you feeling your best. The care plan tells your new providers all about what your cancer team did ... important to have your survivorship care plan plus all your medical records from your cancer treatment ... life after cancer;primary care provider;healthcare provider communication;16235

*Cancer Survivorship Care Plan ... for all your cancer care providers About your follow-up care Contact details for all your ... survivorship care plan for you. Not all cancer care teams do this. But you can also make your own. A good ... cancer;cancer survivorship;cancer survivorship care plan;cancer treatment;primary care provider;16108

are some treatment facility options: Urgent-care centers Urgent-care centers provide medical care ... walk in without an appointment. Also, at an urgent-care center, you probably won't see the same ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery

*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