Cancer Medical Reference
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Remedies for Chemo Rash
Find out more about chemo rash, a common side effect of cancer treatment. You’ll also learn about remedies that can relieve the symptoms of chemo rash.
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Cancer Caused by Radiation Therapy
While it’s rare, it’s possible to get a second type of cancer from radiation treatment. Find out why this could happen, how to manage the risk, and what other side effects could occur.
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What Is Tumor Typing?
The first signs of a tumor are often unusual symptoms you can’t explain. Doctors use “tumor typing” to find out if the mass is cancer and, if so, to narrow down the type of tumor. Find out more.
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What to Do After a Cancer Diagnosis
When you find out you have cancer, it's time to prepare for the next steps. Learn more about treatments, getting a second opinion, and finding support.
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What Is a Cancer Doula?
If you have end-stage cancer, you might want to work with a doula. They’ll help you cope with your cancer, keep you relaxed, and make sure you’re informed during your journey. Find out what a cancer doula is, what they provide, and how find one near you.
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What Are Complementary Treatments for Cancer?
Complementary, or alternative, medicine may help you manage some cancer symptoms or treatment side effects. Find out which of these therapies are safe for people with cancer.
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Hospice Care for Cancer: What to Know
If you have advanced cancer, hospice care may allow you to make the most of the last stage of your life. Find out how hospice works, and how to get care.
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Exercise During Cancer Treatment
Exercise can be great for you if you’re going through cancer treatment. Find out what workouts are best for you, how they can help, and how to stay safe as you get active.
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Smoking and Cancer Risk
Smoking has been linked to 12 types of cancers, including lung, colon, liver, and stomach cancer. Find out how it causes cancers, and how much quitting may lower your cancer risk.
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Bone Scans for Cancer: Risks, Results, and What to Expect
To test for cancer, you may need to have a bone scan. Find out what happens during a bone scan, what the results mean, and any risks you may have.
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Cancer Treatment and Epigenetics
Epigenetic changes can turn cancer on, but scientists are working on ways to use this knowledge to turn cancer off. Learn more about current treatments.
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Hormone Therapy for Cancer
Hormone therapy is usually added to other cancer treatments, and can also be used to ease cancer symptoms. Learn all about hormone therapy for cancer.
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What Is Exercise Oncology?
Exercise oncology uses physical fitness to enhance the lives of people with cancer and cancer survivors. Learn more about how it works, the types of exercises it uses, and its benefits.
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Cancer Metabolism: What It Is, How It Works
Cancer metabolism is a potential target for treatments to slow down or stop cancers. Learn what researchers see as possible ways to do this.
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Stem Cell Transplants for Children: What You Should Know
A stem cell transplant, also called a bone marrow transplant, is part of a process to help children grow new bone marrow after treatment for certain cancers or other diseases. Learn what you need to know about the process, possible side effects, and when your child can expect to be better.
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What You Need to Know About Cancer Surgery
If you have cancer, you may need surgery at some point. Here’s what you need to know about the different types and the role they play in your care.
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How Much Radiation Do You Get From CT Scans?
CT scans use radiation. Here’s what you need to know about your safety.
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Pediatric Cancer Care Team
When your child has cancer, a team of doctors and specialists will work with your family along the way. Learn who they, roles, & how they will help.
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Top Questions to Ask Your Child's Oncologist
Helpful questions to ask your pediatric oncologist to best understand what may lie ahead for your family. See Questions.
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Cancer Screenings
Your doctor may suggest a cancer screening to check for signs of early cancer -- or to look for things that could turn into cancer. Find out what's involved.
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Getting a Second Opinion When Your Child Has Cancer
An appointment with another doctor can help ensure you know all the options for treating your child's cancer. Learn the whys and hows of getting a second opinion.
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How to Choose a Children's Cancer Center
Choosing a Cancer Center for your child is a difficult but yet vital choice to make. Here are some considerations to factor in your decision making.
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Nanotechnology for Cancer
Using Nanotechnology in the fight against cancer isn't science fiction. It is here and helps with early detection. You should learn more about this.
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Finding and Choosing a Pediatric Oncologist
Choosing the best pediatric oncologist when your child is diagnosed with cancer can be difficult & confusing. See how you can make informed decisions.
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What Is Surgical Oncology?
Surgical oncology is a field of medicine that uses surgery to treat cancer. Learn more about what doctors in this field do and when you might need to see one.
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