Health Library

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... transplantation specialist. This is a healthcare provider who specializes in treating cancer with bone marrow ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

*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

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

Oral Healthcare Specialists ... Detailed information on different oral healthcare specialists. Oral Health and Dental ... Specialists What is a general dentist (DDS or DMD)? To become a general dentist, a person must graduate ... oral health specialist;doctor of dental surgery;doctor of dental medicine;pediatric dentist

*ALL After Tx ... also be used to look for signs that the leukemia might have come back.  Terms you may hear Your ALL ... tests check your blood and bone marrow for leukemia cells. They are used to see how well ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

*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

*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

*ALL Tests After Dx ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... cancer and how to treat it. Some of these tests can also be used to help show how well treatment is ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

*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 Get Second Opinion ... you to another specialist. NCI Contact Center. This is a service of the National Cancer ... Allow you to see a specialist who treats the kind of cancer you have Confirm treatment advice ... cancer treatment;second opinion for;18197-1

How to Safely Use and Care for Contact Lenses ... *Contact Lens Safety Tips ... provider. Not all solutions can be used for all contact lenses. Solutions can become infected ... exam every 12 months or more often if directed by your eye care professional. Use only contact ... contact lens;contact lens cleaning;contact lens safety

*ALL Stem Cell Transplant ... for all types of blood cells. A stem cell transplant uses stem cells to replace bone marrow that ... stem cell transplant be used for ALL? A doctor may advise a stem cell transplant if:   Your ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;ballt12

referred to one or more cancer specialists. This is for more testing and to discuss treatment. This ... might include a cancer specialist (medical oncologist) who directs chemotherapy. Or a cancer

Vision Correction: Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses for Children ... million Americans wear contact lenses. About 9 out of 10 people who wear contact lenses use soft ... diopters, like eyeglasses) Contact lens base curve Contact lens diameter Eye care specialists ... eye glasses;contact lenses;low vision;eyeglass prescription;eyeglass lenses;p02089

Taking a Look at Eye Care Specialists ... all types of eye care. They can prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. They can also do complex eye ... optometrists to opticians and ocularists. Eye Care Specialists What is an ophthalmologist? An ... eye doctor;eye physician;eye care specialist;ophthalmologist;optometrist;optician;ocularist;p00500

*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

before, for all types of lenses. Wearing contacts has become an option for many children. There ... There are no set rules on when children can wear contact lenses. Much depends on the ... contacts;contact lenses;children contact lenses;1504

*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

*ALL Diagnosis ... the leukemia cells. This can be used to see if you have ALL and which subtype you have. It takes a ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

*ALL Targeted Therapy ... Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that take aim on parts of cancer cells that make ... is the use of medicines that take aim on parts of cancer cells that make them different from ... ALL;cancer treatment;targeted therapy;34,16136