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healthcare provider Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take. This includes ... care Make sure to keep all your follow-up appointments. This is so your healthcare provider can

*ALL Chemotherapy ... treatment worked at all. How is chemotherapy given for ALL? You will meet with a hematologist ... expect.  Chemo for ALL is often given in phases. This gives the medicines a better chance of working ... ALL;BALLT4

will keep you comfortable and pain-free. Your surgeon will use monitored anesthesia care (MAC). This ... lightly. If you have local anesthetic, it's injected directly into your skin. A face mask. This is ... 40003;anesthesia;monitored anesthesia care;mac

*ALL Targeted Therapy ... the Philadelphia chromosome. They can be helpful if your ALL cells have this mutation. These ... several times a week. Tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you take. This includes ... ALL;cancer treatment;targeted therapy;34,16136

. What to tell your healthcare provider Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you ... tell the medical team if you: Have had any recent changes in your health, such as a fever

you and answer any questions you have. They'll also teach you (and your family if you wish) about ... surgery. You may have to do the following: If you smoke, try to quit. Ask your medical team for ... 85127;Having bowel surgery: proctocolectomy with permanent ileostomy;proctocolectomy with permanent

*Tracheostomy Stoma Care ... care. When to call your healthcare provider Call your healthcare provider right away if you have ... If your surgeon has given you a new airway during surgery, it may be in place for only a ... 84522;tracheostomy tube or stoma: your new airway;tracheostomy tube;tracheal stoma

at this time. Follow all instructions about keeping your cast dry. Or you may be given a removable ... Follow all of your healthcare provider's instructions about pain medicines and wound care. You

healthcare provider Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take. This includes ... tell your healthcare provider if you: Have had any recent changes in your health, such as an

*ALL Tests After Dx ... After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare ... can show if you have enlarged lymph nodes in your chest. If can also be used to show if you have an ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

Create a Family Disaster Plan ... suggestions can help you plan for the worst. Do You Have a Family Disaster Plan? Natural disasters ... occurs. To create your plan: Meet with your family and talk about why you need to prepare for ... 4198;emergency management office;natural disasters;family disaster plan

Questions to ask your healthcare provider if you are having radiation therapy. If You Are ... technology or methods for radiation treatment?  Have you and your team treated my kind of cancer ... radiotherapy;having radiotherapy;radiotherapy questions;2666-1

. Follow all the instructions you’re given. Be sure to:  Tell your healthcare provider about all the ... have an adult family member or friend give you a ride home after surgery. Stop smoking. Smoking ... 88448;gen1056;having hernia surgery patch repair;having hernia surgery with patch repair;patch

also be wondering how you and your other family members will get through this time together. (And ... process than others. These conversations may be uncomfortable and difficult for you and your family

and fluids are given through this IV. To help keep the insertion site germ-free (sterile), your body ... about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take. This includes herbs, supplements ... 82012;having catheter ablation;catheter ablation

. Follow these directions closely. Tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you take. This ... before your brachytherapy starts, you will be given specific directions about how to prepare

drive you. Risks of this surgery All surgeries have risks. The risks of gallbladder surgery ... You've had painful attacks caused by gallstones. Because of this, you are having surgery to ... Gallbladder surgery;laparoscope;gallstone surgery;cholecystectomy;gs1035b;gen1021;82185;Having Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy;Gall Stones;chole

gift that is your child can provide both you and your family with many rewards. Believe. A child ... care for your child so you can recharge. School psychologists and counselors can also provide resources

*ALL Diagnosis ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) diagnosed? If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

having a stem cell transplant.  This is rarely done, but you may get radiation to your whole body to ... transplanted stem cells. It sends radiation in equal doses to all of your body. You need radiation ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8