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Breast Biopsy

health care provider may recommend a breast biopsy. Having a biopsy doesn't necessarily mean you have ... all instructions on caring for your incision and the biopsy area. In a week or two, your healthcare ... cancer; breast cancer; lump; needle biopsy; mammogram; mammography

When Your Child Has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

*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

Breast Health: Preventive Care

Preventive Breast Care ... Finding breast cancer early is the main goal of routine breast care. That's why it's so important to ... all agree on the best breast cancer screening plan for women at average risk. Talk with a healthcare ... breast health;breast cancer prevention;breast self examination;breast self exam;clinical breast exam;mammography;mammogram;p00169

Discharge Instructions for Balloon Breast Brachytherapy

*Brachytherapy Balloon Breast Dc ... will be used to give you internal radiation treatment for breast cancer. The end of the ... catheter is in the same place the cancer was inside your breast. There's a small balloon filled with ... Discharge Instructions for Balloon Breast Brachytherapy;breast brachytherapy;86280

Oncology Nurse Navigators

*Oncology Nurse Navigators ... trained in oncology. This means they know all about cancer and its treatments. They use this ... treatments and hospital visits. The ONN will guide you on your path through cancer care ... nurse navigator;oncology;16226

Types of Surgery for Breast Cancer

*Breast Cancer Surg ... used to treat breast cancer. The goal of each is to remove all of the cancer. You and your surgeon ... Several surgical procedures are used to treat breast cancer. The goal of each is to remove ... cancer surgery;Surgery;Breast Treatments;Oncology;lumpectomy;simple mastectomy;modified radical ... mastectomy;mastectomy;surgery;breast cancer;oncology;women's health;cancer;breast cancer treatments;gy1032a;82940

Breast-Conserving Surgery

may be done as part of a treatment plan for breast cancer. With BCS, only the part of the ... breast that has cancer is removed. Breast-Conserving Surgery What is breast-conserving surgery ... P07789;breast-sparing surgery;breast surgery, cancer;lumpectomy;partial mastectomy

Cancer Treatment Team

. 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

Breast Cancer: Overview

*Breast Cancer Overview ... Ductal carcinoma is the most common type of breast cancer. It starts in the ducts of the ... breast. Cancer can start in other parts of the breast, too. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis ... breast;oncology;cancer;tumors;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQBreastCancer

Mastectomy

is surgery to remove all of the breast tissue. It's used to treat breast cancer or to prevent the ... is usually done to treat invasive cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes. All of the breast ... Mastectomy;Breast Surgery;Removal of Breast;Treatments for breast cancer;Ob/Gyn issues;Oncology ... issues;prophylactic mastectomy;breast cancer treatment;83001;Mastectomies;Breast Neoplasms;Breast

Cancer in Children: Your Child’s Healthcare Team

*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

Lumpectomy

Lumpectomy is surgery to remove cancer. It's a breast-conserving surgery, which means your breast ... healthy tissue surrounding it. The mass may or may not be cancer. It's also called breast-conserving ... cancer;Ob/Gyn issues;Oncology;breast conserving surgery;women's health issues;breast cancer treatments ... lumpectomy;removal of breast tumor;removal of breast cancer;Breast cancer;Treatments for breast

What Is Breast Cancer?

*Breast Cancer ... Breast Cancer ... All of this information is used to put breast cancers into stage groups. The groups range from 0 to 4 ... Having breast cancer means cells in the breast have changed (mutated) and are growing out of ... What is breast cancer;Breast;breast cancer;cancer of breast;cancer in breast;breast health;Oncology ... ;malignant tumor;malignant tumor of breast;dcis;ductal carcinoma in situ;lcis;lobular carcinoma in

The Radiologist

oncology uses radiation to treat cancer (and a few other diseases). Also uses imaging, such as CT ... caring for the patient. Or they may be the patient's primary provider in treating a disease After

Topic Index

Common Breast Conditions Breast Cancer About Breast Cancer in Men Routine care is the ... Detailed information on breast health, anatomy of the breast, breast development, breast cancer ... breast health, breast, breast anatomy, breast development, breast cancer prevention, breast condition, breast cancer, male breast cancer

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices

*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

Overview of Cancer

named for the primary site where the original or first tumor started, such as skin, colon, or breast ... . What are metastatic cancers? Cancer can spread from where it started (the primary site) to other ... cancer;cancer information;cancer diagnosis;primary cancers;metastatic cancers;benign tumor;malignant tumor;P00576

Breast Biopsy

Advanced Breast Biopsy Instrument (ABBI) ... Biopsy, Breast ... done to see if cancer or other abnormal cells are present. Breast Biopsy What is a breast biopsy ... checked to see if cancer or other abnormal cells are present. Why might I need a breast biopsy ... Biopsy Breast, Core Needle Biopsy, Open Biopsy, Fine Needle Biopsy, Stereotactic Biopsy, Breast Cancer

Discharge Instructions for Surgery for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum

*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

Breast Scan

*Breast Scintigraphy ... given your health care provider enough information. Breast Scan What is a breast scan? A ... breast cancer in younger adults. Younger adults usually have denser breasts than older adults. Denser ... p07765;Breast Scan


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