Health Library

/oncology (blood conditions and cancer) Infectious diseases (diseases caused by organisms ... , and emotional well-being—in sickness and in health. The Pediatrician What is a pediatrician

Well Man ... You and your health care provider may decide that a different schedule is best for you, but this ... , follow the advice of your healthcare provider Colorectal cancer All men of average risk in ... screening tests;preventive medicine;immunizations;men's health

*ALL After Tx ... tests check your blood and bone marrow for leukemia cells. They are used to see how well ... treatment is working. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Status After Treatment  During and after ... acute lymphcytic leukemia;ALL;phases of ALL;BALLD4

and growing in your CNS. This is called prophylactic or preventive radiation therapy. It can be part ... of all phases of ALL treatment. ALL has spread to your CNS (brain and spine) or to another organ ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;radiation therapy for ALL;ballt8

radiology is also called radiation oncology or radiation therapy. It's the treatment of cancer and ... treatment of cancer and other diseases with radiation. Therapeutic Radiology Overview Therapeutic ... therapeutic radiology;radiation oncology;external beam therapy;brachytherapy;p09513

*Cancer Find PCP After Tx Teen ... . Speak with your oncologist and cancer care team for their recommendations. They could point you ... keep you feeling your best. The care plan tells your new providers all about what your cancer team did ... life after cancer;primary care provider;healthcare provider communication;16235

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... ): Newly Diagnosed  Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

*Chemotherapy Skin Care ... the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer cells. To manage these side effects, try ... attention. These side effects occur because the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer ... Oncology;Chemotherapy;Skin Care During Chemotherapy;82315;chemo

*ALL Tests After Dx ... providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... cancer and how to treat it. Some of these tests can also be used to help show how well treatment is ... ALL;tests to evaluate ALL;BALLD3

*Prevention Women 40 To 49 ... Prevention Guide Women 40 to 49 ... this, follow the advice of your healthcare provider. Breast cancer All women at average ... breast cancer screening with mammograms. Cervical cancer All women in this age group, unless ... women's health;health screenings;screening tests;preventive exam;preventive medicine;well-woman;well woman;health counseling;90174

*Lung Cancer Tx Dc ... a healthy, well-balanced diet. Try to prevent constipation:  Eat fruits, vegetables, and ... all food thoroughly. This kills bacteria and helps you prevent infection. Eat foods that are soft ... discharge instructions for lung cancer;lung;pulmonology;oncology;86292;lung cancer treatment

Preventive Breast Care ... provider about your breast cancer risk to decide on the best preventive care plan for you. The ... directed by your healthcare provider. Breast Health: Preventive Care Breast self-awareness ... breast health;breast cancer prevention;breast self examination;breast self exam;clinical breast exam;mammography;mammogram;p00169

about the cancer and about your treatment options can help you feel less afraid. This also helps you ... (oncologic surgeon).  This provider uses surgery to treat cancer. Medical oncologist.  This ... malignant mesothelioma;medical oncologist and malignant mesothelioma;treatment for malignant

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... prevents tiny nicks and cuts where germs can enter. Wound care. After surgery, a closed wound is ... This sheet tells you more about surgical site infections, what hospitals are doing to prevent ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

. All men ages 35 and older, and younger men at high risk for coronary artery disease At least ... cancer Prevention of skin cancer in fair-skinned adults through age 24 At routine visits ... screening tests;preventive exam;preventive medicine;men's health;wellness exam;health counseling;health screening

*Prevention Men 18 To 39 ... Prevention Guide Men 18 to 39 ... ) prevention Men who are sexually active At routine exams Skin cancer All men in this age ... men ages 18 to 79 At routine exams High cholesterol or triglycerides All men ages 20 and ... 90164;screening tests;preventive exam;preventive medicine;men's health;well man;well-man;health counseling

*Prevention Men 40 To 49 ... Prevention Guide Men 40 to 49 ... Routine screening for a variety of health conditions is an important part of preventive care. Here ... diabetes or prediabetes All men beginning at age 45 and men  without symptoms at any age who are ... 90166;screening tests;immunizations;men's health;routine screening;preventive medicine;well man;well-man

*Oncology Team Pediatric ... A team of highly trained specialists will help manage your child's care. You and your child ... will help you and your child cope with cancer and its treatment. They can also answer your ... 40339;cancer in children, your child's health care team;child cancer, health care team;pediatric cancer, health care team

care, and lower health costs. How to Be a Well-Informed Healthcare User Taking the time to ... all disease-management and prevention steps. Make the most of appointments An office visit is ... medical consumer;savvy medical consumer;know health plan;health plan;know your doctor;health care system;medical consumer tips

Cancer, Treatment ... healthcare providers who work together to find, treat, and care for children with cancer is called the ... cancer care team. The cancer care team may include any or all these providers, plus others: Primary ... cancer;cancer treatment;childhood cancer treatment;chemotherapy;radiation therapy;p02718