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*Colorectal Cancer Surg Dc ... cancers. This sheet will help you remember how to care for yourself after surgery. Discharge ... You have been diagnosed with cancer of the colon and rectum (also called colorectal cancer ... discharge instructions for colon cancer;rectal cancer;colorectal cancer;gastroenterology;oncology;rectum;86286;colectomy;partial colectomy

*Cervical Cancer Overview ... : High-risk types of HPV (human papillomavirus) infection (related to most cervical cancers) Sex ... squamous cell carcinomas. Who is at risk for cervical cancer? A risk factor is anything that may ... cancer;oncology;cervical;cervix;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;intraepithelial;neoplasia;squamous;intraepithelial;lesions;Pap;tests;FAQCervicalCancer

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

*Adrenal Cancer ... Understanding Adrenal Cancer ... also start in the neck, chest, or spinal cord. Who is at risk for adrenal cancer? A risk factor ... may not be known. But risk factors can make it more likely for a person to have cancer. Some risk ... adrenal;tumors;cancers;treatments;therapy;glands;cortex;medulla;kidneys;pheochromocytoma;cancer;oncology;frequently;asked;questions;FAQs;FAQAdrenalCancer

cancers, too. Testing for high-risk types of HPV (the types linked to cervical cancer) is a key ... cancer. For cervical cancer, the primary risk factor is infection with certain high ... cervical cancer; risk assessment; cancer risk; cervical cancer risk; cancer prevention;

Understanding Penile Cancer ... cancer? A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. The exact cause ... of someone’s cancer may not be known. But risk factors can make it more likely for a person to have ... cancer;oncology;tumors;penile;penises;male;man;reproductive;tract;urethra;squamous;cells;carcinomas;penectomy;FAQs;frequently;asked;questions;FAQPenileCancer

*Cancer Find PCP After Tx Teen ... keep you feeling your best. The care plan tells your new providers all about what your cancer team did ... important to have your survivorship care plan plus all your medical records from your cancer treatment ... life after cancer;primary care provider;healthcare provider communication;16235

*Prostate Cancer Screening ... if you are at higher risk. Prostate Cancer Screening The prostate is a gland that lies just ... in its early stages. So screening tests can often help find prostate cancer early. But not all cancer ... on1055a;87087;prostate cancer screening;risks factors for prostate cancer;tests for prostate cancer ... ;digital rectal exam;dre;oncology;urology issues;screening for prostate cancer;diagnosing prostate

*Cancer Preventing Infections ... less well if you have trouble eating because of cancer. Follow all instructions from your ... infections, follow these tips. Cancer: Preventing Infections Cancer and cancer treatments can ... Oncology preventing infections;cancer;82307;chemo

Bone Cancer: Osteosarcoma ... . But risk factors can make it more likely for a person to have cancer. Some risk factors may not be ... another cancer, especially at a young age or with high doses of radiation Some noncancer (benign ... osteosarcoma;osteosarcoma cause;osteosarcoma symptom;osteosarcoma diagnosis;osteosarcoma treatment;osteosarcoma risk factor;osteosarcoma prognosis;P00127

*Symptoms of Bile Duct Cancer ... of bile duct cancer? People with bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) may have any or all of these ... bile duct cancer. Itchy skin. This is caused by high levels of bilirubin in the skin. Dark ... bile;ducts;cancer;diagnosis;digestion;gallbladder;liver;oncology;Intrahepatic;Extrahepatic;cancer ... ;oncology;symptoms;Jaundice;Pain;abdomen;stomach;Itchy;skin;Urine;18855-1

*Ovarian Cancer Overview ... ovaries, your fallopian tubes, or both if you have a high risk for ovarian cancer Are there screening ... tubes to the uterus.  Who is at risk for ovarian cancer? A risk factor is anything that may ... cancer;oncology;tumors;Ovarian;ovaries;female;women;woman;reproductive;tract;hormones;epithelial

*Cancer Risk Genetic Test ... ? Should you be tested for genes that can show cancer risk? The American Society of Clinical Oncology ... Different kinds of tests show different levels of cancer risk. Some tests may even help ... DNA testing;cancer genes;genetic susceptibility genes;cancer predisposition testing;hereditary ... cancers;cancer genetic testing;inherited cancer syndrome;p07185

Low-dose cancer screening can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer for those at high ... can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer for those at high risk. Several expert groups have ... 60080;lung cancer;cancer screening;Low-dose CT scan;Understanding Low-Dose CT Scan

, and might hurt. Or you may not feel it at all. When you have a cancerous tumor, the sentinel lymph ... are the risks of a sentinel lymph node biopsy? All surgery can have harmful side effects. But when

. Ovarian Cancer Risk Assessment In the U.S., ovarian cancer ranks 5th among all cancer ... you figure out if you are at higher risk for ovarian cancer. But it's not a complete look at all ... ovarian cancer; cancer risk; risk assessment; ovarian cancer risk;

MildRisk = false; var DecreaseRisk = false; // Risk factors of high significance if (Cancer ... . Take this simple assessment to learn about your risks for this type of cancer. Colorectal Cancer ... colorectal cancer; colon cancer; cancer of the rectum; risk assessment; cancer risk;

An Overview of Vulvar Cancer ... Risk factors for vulvar cancer include smoking, infection with HPV, and advancing age ... , and sarcoma of the vulva. Who is at risk for vulvar cancer? A risk factor is anything that may ... oncology;cancer;vulvar;vulva;reproductive;system;female;women;woman;intraepithelial;neoplasia;VIN;HPV;FAQVulvarCancer

Cancer Treatment: Specialized Surgery ... . Cryosurgery This type of surgery destroys cancer cells by freezing them. The surgeon takes care ... . Risks and side effects include some bleeding and scabbing at the site of the cryosurgery. Depending on ... cancer treatment;cancer surgery;cryosurgery;laser surgery;microsurgery;electrosurgery;115

*Cancer Hair Loss Coping ... American Cancer Society may be able to help and show you how to care for the wig. Also, if your ... Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Not all types of ... Oncology coping with hair loss;cancer;82305;chemotherapy;chemo;alopecia