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*ALL Ch ... . How is ALL treated? Chemotherapy (chemo) is the main treatment for ALL. Chemo uses strong ... . ALL is a common type of blood cancer in children. It's often cured with treatment. Your child’s ... 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

*Vulvar Cancer Chemo ... Chemotherapy for Vulvar Cancer ... chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. These medicines attack ... more cancer cells.  Not all of the cancer cells are all dividing at the same time, and chemo targets ... oncology;cancer;tumors;vulva;vulvar;chemotherapy;drugs;medications;medicines;cisplatin;Platinol

*Vaginal Cancer Chemo ... Vaginal Cancer Treatment: Chemotherapy ... Cancer: Chemotherapy What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong medicines to kill ... .  What type of chemotherapy is used to treat vaginal cancer? The chemo medicines most often used to ... oncology;cancer;tumors;Vaginal;vagina;chemotherapy;drugs;medications;medicines;cisplatin;Platinol

*Chemotherapy Dc ... called chemotherapy. It's also called chemo. Chemo is a common cancer treatment. There are many types of ... chemotherapy. Discharge Instructions for Chemotherapy You are getting a type of cancer treatment ... discharge;instructions;for;chemotherapy;oncology;cancer;tumor;homecare;86308;chemo

*ALL Chemotherapy ... Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy  What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong ... . When might chemotherapy be used for ALL? Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with ... ALL;BALLT4

*Stomach Cancer Tx Options ... Understanding Treatment Options for Stomach Cancer ... include pain, blockages, or bleeding. Chemotherapy The goal of chemotherapy (chemo) might be to ... recurrence. Chemo is often used for early-stage stomach cancer, which has not spread. It may be the main ... oncology;cancer;tumors;stomach;chemotherapy;surgery;radiation;radiotherapy;17795-1

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

*Chemotherapy Ch ... Chemotherapy uses cancer-fighting medicines to destroy cancer cells. Chemo can be used alone or ... Children: Chemotherapy Chemotherapy (chemo) uses cancer-fighting medicines to destroy cancer cells ... 40345;treating cancer in children, chemotherapy;chemotherapy, child cancer;chemotherapy, pediatric ... cancer;cancer, child, chemotherapy;cancer, pediatric, chemotherapy;chemotherapy goals, child cancer

*Cancer Constipation Tips ... help. Cancer Care: Controlling Constipation Constipation is a common side effect of cancer ... Difficulty passing stool (constipation) is a common side effect of chemotherapy and pain ... Oncology controlling;constipation;on1010a;82302;chemo;chemotherapy;radiation

*ALL Tx ... main way to treat ALL. The treatment uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. The chemo medicines ... started very soon after diagnosis. Types of treatment for ALL  Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is the ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;chemotherapy for ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;BALLT2

*Cancer Preventing Infections ... make your body less able to fight off infection. Chemotherapy (chemo), surgery, radiation therapy ... less well if you have trouble eating because of cancer. Follow all instructions from your ... Oncology preventing infections;cancer;82307;chemo

*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

*Cancer Diarrhea Tips ... . Cancer Care: Controlling Diarrhea A common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is ... many things that can cause diarrhea, such as: Certain kinds of cancer Chemotherapy Targeted ... Oncology controlling diarrhea;radiation;chemotherapy;on1011a;82303;chemo

*Chemotherapy Skin Care ... the tips that follow. Skin Care During Chemotherapy Skin problems are common side effects of ... Minor skin problems are common side effects of chemotherapy. These side effects occur because ... Oncology;Chemotherapy;Skin Care During Chemotherapy;82315;chemo

, radiation, and chemotherapy. GBM is a fast-growing cancer that tends to spread. It often comes ... healthcare provider uses radiation to treat cancer. Medical oncologist. This healthcare ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes;90383

*Cancer Managing Fatigue ... Cancer Managing Fatigue ... need medical treatment for anemia. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all the cells in your body, and low ... common in people with cancer, especially during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. If your red ... Oncology managing fatigue;radiation;chemotherapy;82304;chemo;fatigue from cancer

. Your oncologist may also act as the lead healthcare provider for all your cancer care. Oncology ... are medical oncologists. These treat cancer with medicines like chemotherapy and targeted therapy ... cancer;cancer treatment;oncology;surgeon;oncologist;oncology nurse;treatment team;radiologist;p07151

*Chemo Nail Care ... these tips. Nail Care During Chemotherapy Minor nail problems are common side effects of ... chemotherapy. These side effects occur because the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer ... Oncology;Chemotherapy;Self-care;lifestyle;nail;care;during chemotherapy;82311;chemo

Cancer Treatment, Chemotherapy ... *Chemotherapy ... certain order. Chemo can work well to treat certain cancers. But chemotherapy medicines travel to all ... . Chemotherapy What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy (chemo) is the use of strong medicines to treat cancer. It ... chemotherapy;chemotherapy cancer treatment;cyto-toxic therapy;chemotherapy drugs and side effects ... ;chemotherapy administration;carboplatin;Paraplatin;cyclophosphamide;Cytoxan;Neosar;docetaxel;Taxotere

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