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Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It ... is sometimes used along with chemotherapy (chemo) to treat ALL. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

*ALL After Tx ... treatment is working. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment  During and after ... treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), you will have many tests. These tests check your blood ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

*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

*Cancer Tx Emotional Support ... to help people cope with the emotional impact of cancer. Or they may connect you with an oncology ... Cancer is a life-altering experience. Emotional support plays a big role in coping with the ... cancer treatment;emotional support;support group;16173

*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

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

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

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

*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

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

*Cancer of Testicles Tx Dc ... . Home care after surgery Here’s what to do at home after surgery for testicular cancer ... You have been diagnosed with testicular cancer, the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells ... discharge instructions for testicular cancer;testicles;oncology;urology;86295;treatment for testicular cancer

-term plan. Even though cancer-free, your child will need follow-up care throughout life to look for ... long-term effects of childhood cancer and how to help your child stay well at the American Society of Clinical Oncology . ... childhood cancer; cancer survivor; healthy lifestyle; recurrent cancer; cancer prevention; learning difficulty;

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

*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

*ALL Overview ... . Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Overview What is ALL? Cancer starts when cells change (mutate) and ... can tell if you have cancer. How is ALL diagnosed?    ALL may be diagnosed when you see your

*Anal Cancer New Dx ... caring for people with cancer. The team will answer all your questions. They’ll also guide you ... Being told you have anal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have ... anal cancer;treatment of anal cancer;banad1

. 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

*Prostate Cancer Sx ... Understanding Symptoms of Prostate Cancer ... Prostate cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. By the time symptoms start, the ... cancer may have spread outside the prostate. Here's what you need to know. Prostate Cancer ... cancer;oncology;tumors;prostates;prostatic;sex;glands;semen;seminal;fluid;difficulty;urination;urine;urinary;symptoms;16287-1

*Pancreatic Cancer Dc ... care of your skin and/or surgical site and what kind of problems you should watch for. Make sure ... 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

An Overview of Eye Cancer ... Primary eye cancer is a very rare kind of cancer that starts somewhere in or on the eye or in ... . Eye Cancer: Overview What is eye cancer? Cancer is made of cells that grow out of control. The ... cancer;oncology;tumors;eyes;ophthalmology;optical;ophthalmic;vision;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQEyeOcularCancer