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*Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer New Dx ... When You've Been Diagnosed with Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer ... nonmelanoma cancers like squamous and basal cell skin cancers, and precancers. Oncology nurse. This ... is a nurse with special training to take care of people with cancer. You may also have physician ... skin cancer;nonmelanoma skin cancer;treating nonmelanoma skin cancer;BMelD1

cancer treatment. It uses beams of high-energy X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells or keep them ... able to fix themselves than cancer cells. As treatment goes on, more cancer cells are killed than ... 83865;understanding radiation therapy;radiation therapy;external radiation;internal radiation;brachytherapy;radiation oncology;oncology, radiation

cancer cells more than normal cells. But normal cells in the treatment area can also be affected ... your cancer is getting worse or that therapy isn’t working. Caring for your skin Skin problems ... 83871;radiation therapy, managing side effects;radiation oncology, side effects

*Pancreatic Cancer Dc ... combination of these three. This sheet helps you remember how to care for yourself after treatment ... . Discharge Instructions After Treatment for Cancer of the Pancreas You've been diagnosed with ... discharge instructions for pancreatic cancer;pancreas;gastroenterology;oncology;86294;pancreatic cancer treatment

*Ovarian Cancer New Dx ... When You're Newly Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer ... cancer with radiation therapy. Oncology nurse. This is a nurse who specializes in caring for ... . Learning about your cancer and about the treatment choices available to you can make you feel less ... ovarian cancer;screening for ovarian cancer;17178-1

. Learning about your cancer and your treatment options can help make you feel less afraid. This ... doctor who uses radiation to treat cancer. Oncology nurse. This is a nurse who specializes in ... Hodgkin lymphoma;treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma;Hodgkin disease;treatment for Hodgkin disease;18223-1

An Overview of Eye Cancer ... cancer. Because it’s so rare, it’s best to seek treatment from an eye cancer specialist. Who is at ... ? Your treatment choices depend on the type of eye cancer you have, test results, and the stage of ... cancer;oncology;tumors;eyes;ophthalmology;optical;ophthalmic;vision;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQEyeOcularCancer

Cancer Treatment: Specialized Surgery ... . Specialized Types of Cancer Surgery In most cases, cancer treatment depends on your overall ... provider may advise surgery as part of cancer treatment to remove tumors or to take out tissue for testing ... cancer treatment;cancer surgery;cryosurgery;laser surgery;microsurgery;electrosurgery;115

*Cancer Constipation Tips ... help. Cancer Care: Controlling Constipation Constipation is a common side effect of cancer ... treatment. It's when you: Aren't moving your bowels like you usually do Feel like you need to ... Oncology controlling;constipation;on1010a;82302;chemo;chemotherapy;radiation

*Cancer Thyroid Dc ... . The most common treatment for thyroid cancer is surgery to take out some or all of the thyroid ... The most common treatment for thyroid cancer is surgery to remove the thyroid gland ... endocrinology;oncology;thyroidectomy;86296;thyroid cancer treatment;discharge instructions for thyroid cancer

*Vulvar Cancer Chemo ... Chemotherapy for Vulvar Cancer ... ? Healthcare providers don’t often use chemo as the main treatment for vulvar cancer. But it may be ... 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

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

*Cancer Uterus Surg Dc ... Surgery is the most common treatment for both types of uterine cancer: endometrial carcinoma ... common treatment for both types of uterine cancer: endometrial carcinoma and uterine sarcoma. You may ... 86297;discharge instructions for uterine cancer;uterus;gynecology;oncology;uterine cancer treatment

*Life After Cancer Screening Teen ... ends, make sure you have a summary of your treatment and a survivorship care plan. Your cancer care ... When treatment ends, make sure you have a summary of your treatment and a survivorship care plan ... life after cancer;cancer screening;cancer prevention;16129

. An oncology nurse. This is a nurse who has training in caring for patients with cancer ... cancer and about the treatment choices you have can make you feel less afraid. This also helps you work ... melanoma;melanoma treatment;cancer;19049-1

Understanding Penile Cancer ... , diagnosis, and treatments. Penile Cancer: Overview What is penile cancer? Cancer starts ... you have penile cancer. Medicine might be used to make the area numb. Then part or all of the ... cancer;oncology;tumors;penile;penises;male;man;reproductive;tract;urethra;squamous;cells;carcinomas;penectomy;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQPenileCancer

*Cancer Tx Control Nausea Vomiting ... some helpful tips. Cancer Care: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting Nausea and vomiting are common ... side effects of cancer treatment. This includes chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation ... Oncology;How to Control Nausea and Vomiting;on1018a;82312;chemo;chemotherapy

Vaginal Cancer Treatment: Chemotherapy ... *Vaginal Cancer Chemo ... women whose vaginal cancer has spread. Read on to learn more about this treatment. Vaginal ... or after surgery. It's the main treatment in people whose vaginal cancer has spread.  How is ... oncology;cancer;tumors;Vaginal;vagina;chemotherapy;drugs;medications;medicines;cisplatin;Platinol

options include the provider’s office, your home, or in a hospital or clinic. The Cancer Treatment ... help ease your anxieties. Treatments for cancer such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy

*Cancer Tx Brachytherapy ... Brachytherapy is a treatment for cancer. Implants are used that attack the tumor from inside ... treat cancer. These implants impact the tumor from inside the body. This treatment can kill cancer ... 41373;brachytherapy for cancer;internal radiation therapy;radioactive implants;radioactive seeds