Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Learning to Speak Again After Laryngeal Surgery in Managing Side Effects Speech therapy usually begins before you leave the hospital. Once the healthcare provider gives approval, the SLP will begin speech lessons with you. To speak, you may need esophageal speech, an artificial larynx, or a transesophageal puncture (TEP). Each is described here.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Laryngeal Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have laryngeal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. ...more  Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more  Laryngeal Cancer: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis Being told you have laryngeal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

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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.

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.

Overview See All  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Symptoms in Overview A helpful look at the symptoms of acute lymphocytic leukemia....more  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Introduction in Overview Read on to learn more about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This type of leukemia starts in very early or premature forms of white blood cells called lymphocytes. These immature cells are called lymphoblasts, or just blasts. As the blasts grow, they can crowd out the normal cells in the bone marrow. ...more

Leukemia - Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Symptoms in Overview A helpful look at the symptoms of acute lymphocytic leukemia....more  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Introduction in Overview Read on to learn more about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This type of leukemia starts in very early or premature forms of white blood cells called lymphocytes.

Chemotherapy See All  Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute myeloid leukemia....more