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*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

*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

*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

*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

*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

*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

*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

*ALL Tx ... all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment ... take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Make a list of questions and bring them to ... adult acute lymphocytic leukemia;treatment for ALL;ALL;BALLT1

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

*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

*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

providers? Prepare for an office visit. Be sure your healthcare provider has all the information ... your healthcare provider has all the information they need. If you think of a detail you forgot to ... medical consumer;savvy medical consumer;know health plan;health plan;know your doctor;health care system;medical consumer tips

Keep Your Child Safe from Medical Errors ... all health professionals involved in your child's care in the hospital have important information. Be ... when the wrong plan was used in the first place. Protect Your Child from Medical Errors ... medical errors;protect child medical errors;child's care;child's treatment;child's hospitalization;2584

Heart Disease: How to Safely Manage all Your Medicines ... a change in your diet or exercise habits? Read and save any product information that comes with ... your medicine. Such information includes important warnings every person should know. Check ... DM15;heart disease;multiple medications;recommended doses;mixing medications;product information;drug interactions

All About Garlic ... Learn about the medical uses, claims, and side effects of garlic. Garlic Botanical name(s ... ): Allium sativum. Family: Liliaceae General description Garlic consists of fresh or dried bulbs

*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

Informed Consent Form ... the risks and benefits of your child's surgery. Understanding Informed Consent What is an ... informed consent form? Before surgery, your child's healthcare provider will explain the procedure and ... surgery preparation;informed consent form;informed consent;advance directives;living will;durable power of attorney for healthcare;P03029

*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

be done as outpatient surgery. Retail store sites These are small medical offices within some ... surgeries are performed in locations other than a hospital operating room. Where to Get Medical Care ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites

*ALL Overview ... any organs, such as your spleen or liver. All this information helps your healthcare team figure out ... travel throughout your body in your blood. So leukemia can affect organs all over your body. Acute