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specializes in treating cancer with radiation. Surgical oncologist (oncologic surgeon). This ... specializes in treating cancer with medicines. Radiation oncologist. This healthcare provider

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

*Cancer Hair Loss Coping ... Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Not all types of ... . Cancer: Coping with Hair Loss Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation ... Oncology coping with hair loss;cancer;82305;chemotherapy;chemo;alopecia

*Therapeutic Radiation ... Radiology: Therapeutic Radiology Advancements ... radiation during surgery to treat cancerous tumors or certain other forms of cancer. Types of ... Therapeutic Radiation Researchers keep looking for new ways to use radiation to treat cancer and other ... P01294;therapeutic radiology advances;radiation and chemotherapy in combination;endovascular ... brachytherapy;intraoperative irradiation;stereotactic irradiation;particle radiation therapy;three

*Cancer Diarrhea Tips ... . Cancer Care: Controlling Diarrhea A common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is ... A common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is diarrhea. This is when you have loose ... Oncology controlling diarrhea;radiation;chemotherapy;on1011a;82303;chemo

*Anal Cancer New Dx ... caring for people with cancer. The team will answer all your questions. They’ll also guide you ... cancer with medicines. Radiation oncologist. This is a doctor who specializes in treating ... anal cancer;treatment of anal cancer;banad1

oncologist. This is a doctor who uses radiation to treat people with cancer. Oncology nurse ... doctor who uses chemotherapy and other medicines to treat many different types of cancer. Radiation ... Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma;Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma treatment;hematologist;lymphoma;cancer;16085-1

*Colorectal Cancer Surg Dc ... cancers. This sheet will help you remember how to care for yourself after surgery. Discharge ... treatment after you heal. This may include radiation or chemotherapy. This sheet will help you care for ... discharge instructions for colon cancer;rectal cancer;colorectal cancer;gastroenterology;oncology;rectum;86286;colectomy;partial colectomy

*Radiology Team ... certain procedures, such as interventional radiology procedures or treatments. They will also talk with ... accurate use of radiation therapy. They work with the radiology team in treatment planning. They set ... radiology;radiology team;radiology technologist;radiologist;radiology technician;p01297

*Cancer Managing Fatigue ... Cancer Managing Fatigue ... common in people with cancer, especially during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. If your red ... some tips to help you feel better. Cancer: Managing Fatigue Cancer-related fatigue is extreme ... Oncology managing fatigue;radiation;chemotherapy;82304;chemo;fatigue from cancer

primary site. In carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), providers can’t tell where the cancer first ... cancer started. Then they will rename the cancer for that site. Who is at risk for carcinoma of ... CUP;cancer;oncology;carcinoma;unknown;primary;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQCarcinomaofUnknownPrimary

Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It ... (ALL): Radiation Therapy  What is radiation therapy? Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

they won't harm you.   Home care Follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions. You may be ... to 10 months until all the radiation is gone.) The first few weeks are when you may need to be ... discharge instructions for prostate brachytherapy;urology;oncology;cancer;radiation;86452

*Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer New Dx ... When You've Been Diagnosed with Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer ... treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy and targeted therapy. Radiation oncologist ... . This is a healthcare provider with special training to treat cancer with radiation therapy ... skin cancer;nonmelanoma skin cancer;treating nonmelanoma skin cancer;BMelD1

*Stomach Cancer Tx Options ... Understanding Treatment Options for Stomach Cancer ... particles to kill cancer cells. The main goal of radiation is to kill cancer cells and reduce the chance the ... target stomach cancer cells rather than all stomach cells. These medicines work differently from regular ... oncology;cancer;tumors;stomach;chemotherapy;surgery;radiation;radiotherapy;17795-1

*Ovarian Cancer New Dx ... When You're Newly Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer ... cancer with radiation therapy. Oncology nurse. This is a nurse who specializes in caring for ... Learn what you need to know when you're newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Ovarian Cancer ... ovarian cancer;screening for ovarian cancer;17178-1

*Cancer Preventing Infections ... less well if you have trouble eating because of cancer. Follow all instructions from your ... infections, follow these tips. Cancer: Preventing Infections Cancer and cancer treatments can ... Oncology preventing infections;cancer;82307;chemo

doctor who uses radiation to treat cancer. Oncology nurse. This is a nurse who specializes in ... cancer and uses chemotherapy and other medicines to treat cancer. Radiation oncologist. This is a

*Cancer of Testicles Tx Dc ... to care for yourself after surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Discharge Instructions After ... . This sheet will help you learn how to care for yourself after surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy ... discharge instructions for testicular cancer;testicles;oncology;urology;86295;treatment for testicular cancer

*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 ... surgery or radiation can’t be used, a basal cell cancer may be treated with a targeted medicine, such as ... cancer;oncology;skin;cancer;tumors;squamous;cells;non-melanoma;basal;carcinoma;radiation ... ;radiotherapy;surgery;chemotherapy;17589-1;skin cancer treatment