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Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy

*ALL Chemotherapy ... acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL).  If the first treatment with chemo doesn't work, your healthcare ... . This treatment is often used to treat ALL in your CSF or to keep it from spreading to your spine ... ALL;BALLT4

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Questions

*ALL Tx ... your appointments. Write the answers down. Make sure you ask how the treatment will change your daily ... can record the conversation.  Below are some questions to ask during your appointments. Deciding ... adult acute lymphocytic leukemia;treatment for ALL;ALL;BALLT1

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Stem Cell Transplant

*ALL Stem Cell Transplant ... stem cell transplant be used for ALL? A doctor may advise a stem cell transplant if:   Your ... make your donor sleep and not feel pain (general anesthesia). A thick needle is used to make several ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;ballt12

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis

*ALL Diagnosis ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... to confirm your diagnosis. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis  How is acute ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Radiation Therapy

transplanted stem cells. It sends radiation in equal doses to all of your body. You need radiation ... ALL cells. There's a risk that ALL cells will invade your central nervous system (CNS). The ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Tests After Diagnosis

*ALL Tests After Dx ... After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment Choices

*ALL Tx ... on a number of factors, such as: Your age Your overall health Your subtype of ALL ... 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

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Newly Diagnosed

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

When Your Child Has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

*ALL Ch ... lymphoblastic leukemia. When Your Child Has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Your child has ... . 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

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment

*ALL After Tx ... treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), you will have many tests. These tests check your blood ... also be used to look for signs that the leukemia might have come back.  Terms you may hear Your ALL ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Introduction

*ALL ... Understanding Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) ... , how mature the cells are, and other details. The subtype of ALL can affect both your treatment and ... your prognosis (outlook).  Another aspect of typing that's done for ALL is looking for a certain ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;types of ALL;balld2a

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Targeted Therapy

*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

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Overview

*ALL Overview ... travel throughout your body in your blood. So leukemia can affect organs all over your body. Acute ... bruising. Who is at risk for ALL? A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a

Preventing a Surgical Site Infection

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... : Handwashing.  Before the surgery, your surgeon and all surgery staff scrub their hands and arms with ... plain soap the night before and the day of your surgery. Follow all instructions you're given. You ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Open Repair

for at least 8 hours before your appointment. Tell your healthcare provider about all medications ... is a serious medical condition. To fix it, your healthcare provider may use open surgery. Abdominal ... abdominal aortic aneurysm; aortic aneurysm repair; open surgery; aneurysm rupture;

Having Lead Extraction

sure to keep all of your follow-up appointments. When to call your healthcare provider Call ... currently have, as well as any prior surgeries you have had, especially those related to your heart and ... lead extraction;pacemaker repair;implantable cardioverter defibrillator;ICD;cardiac device;pulse generator;pacemaker leads;90540

Garlic

All About Garlic ... ): Allium sativum. Family: Liliaceae General description Garlic consists of fresh or dried bulbs ... may also help treat these issues: Chronic bronchitis Chronic mucus in your nose and throat

Having Transcatheter Repair for Coarctation of the Aorta

(local or general) Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant Tests before your surgery ... the procedure. Some people will need a repeat transcatheter repair or surgery. Follow all of your

Pneumonectomy

Surgery to remove a lung ... general anesthesia. Daily exercise is an important part of getting ready for surgery. Ask your ... minimally invasive surgery. In general: You will lie on your side on an operating table with your ... surgery to remove a lung;391

Endovascular Repair of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

all follow-up appointments. You may need regular imaging tests of your aneurysm after the procedure ... types of surgery to repair an aneurysm. During open surgery, a surgeon makes a large cut in your belly


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