1. Cancer

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    Surgery See All  Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)- Spleen Surgery in Surgery
  2. Cancer

    Submitted by centretek on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 22:41
    Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.
  3. Cancer

    Submitted by centretek on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 22:41
    Other Treatments See All  Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) of Lung Tumors in Other Treatments This procedure uses a small needle electrode to send an electrical current to heat and kill cancer cells. The heat also closes nearby blood vessels, limiting bleeding. Read on to learn more about what to expect with this procedure. ...more  Lung Cancer: Targeted Therapy in Other Treatments Targeted therapy uses medicines that target specific parts of cancer cells or nearby cells that would normally help the cancer grow and spread.
  4. Cancer

    Submitted by centretek on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 22:41
    Cancer FAQs See All  Lung Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the cells that make up the lungs. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more
  5. Cancer

    Submitted by centretek on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 22:40
    Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Malignant Mesothelioma: Treatment Questions in Chemotherapy Side Effects Here's a list of questions to ask your healthcare provider when deciding on treatment for malignant mesothelioma. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast.
  6. Cancer

    Submitted by centretek on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 22:40
    Deciding on Treatment See All  Multiple Myeloma: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment There are various types of treatment for multiple myeloma.
  7. Cancer

    Submitted by centretek on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 22:40
    Radiation See All  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: External Radiation Therapy in Radiation Your doctor may advise external radiation therapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn how this treatment is done, how to prepare for it, and what the possible side effects may be. ...more  Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Radioimmunotherapy (RIT) in Radiation Radioimmunotherapy (RIT) is a type of targeted radiation therapy. The radiation is given as a medicine injected into your blood. Learn more about this therapy and what you should expect.
  8. Cancer

    Submitted by centretek on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 22:40
    Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while.
  9. Cancer

    Submitted by centretek on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 22:40
    Other Treatments See All  Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Other Treatments Complementary medicine is used along with other therapies. It often serves to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Alternative medicine is used alone, without standard treatment. ...more