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Caregiver Exposure to Chemotherapy OncoLink

webAcute exposure to body fluids or the cancer medicine itself can cause rash, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, abdominal pain, headache, nasal sores and allergic reactions. …

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Survivorship: Late Effects After Radiation for Colon, Rectal

webThe bowel is sensitive to the effects of radiation. The late effects that may occur after radiation treatment that includes the rectum, colon, or small bowel include: Scarring and …

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Strengthening During and After Cancer OncoLink

webStrength or resistance training has a lot of benefits including: Strengthening your bone density. Maintains or increases your muscle mass. Helps to prevent falls. Reducing levels …

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How a Woman's Health History Affects Breast Cancer Risk

webDES (diethylstilbestrol) exposure. DES was a medication used between 1940-1971 to prevent miscarriage. Both women who took the medication and the daughters of the …

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Survivorship: Health Concerns After Splenectomy OncoLink

webRemoval of the spleen (or radiation to the spleen) results in a survivor being at higher risk for infections caused by certain types of bacteria. Streptococcus pneumoniae and …

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How do healthy cells work

webCells grow and divide in a highly regulated system called the cell cycle. During most of the cell cycle, the cell grows at a normal pace and performs its normal …

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All About Integrative Oncology OncoLink

webIntegrative oncology, or integrative medicine, is the use of complementary, or integrative, therapies along with conventional medicine. These therapies work together with standard …

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Survivorship: Health Concerns After Orchiectomy OncoLink

webFatigue, muscle loss, or weakness. Gynecomastia (enlargement of breast tissue). Less beard and body hair growth. Being overweight. High blood pressure. Osteoporosis …

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Smokeless Tobacco and Health Risks OncoLink

webSmokeless tobacco can also lead to other health problems such as heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Other effects of using spit tobacco are: Chronic bad breath. Stained …

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Survivorship: Late Effects After Radiation Treatment for

webExample: neuropathy. Late effects: side effects that happen months to years after you have finished treatment. Example: scar tissue forming and causing health issues. This article …

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Can your doctor dismiss you from his/her practice

webA doctor cannot terminate a patient on the basis of his or her gender, race, religion, or sexual preference. Additionally, in 1998, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Bragdon v. …

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Survivorship: Late Effects After Radiation for Breast Cancer

webHeart Problems. Radiation treatment to the chest can affect the heart. You may be at a higher risk of cardiac (heart) issues if your breast cancer was in the left breast. Heart …

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Ginger: Health Benefits and Dietary Recommendations During

webSteep ginger tea bag in hot or boiling water for 5-10 minutes, remove tea bag, and enjoy! For iced ginger tea: Steep ginger tea bag in hot water for 5-10 minutes, …

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Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT) OncoLink

webPancreatic enzyme replacement therapy is the use of medications that contain enzymes to replace what the pancreas is no longer making or releasing. These medications contain …

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Insurance and Co-Pay Assistance OncoLink

webThe co-pay card is a means by which pharmaceutical manufacturers offer instant rebates to patients. Like co-pay assistance, co-pay cards can assist when patients struggle with …

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Resources for More Information: Spanish Language Resources

webResources for More Information: Spanish Language Resources. You can find tips on the internet to help you during and after your cancer treatment. You want to make sure what …

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"Exotic" Smoking Practices (Hookah, Bidis, and Clove Cigarettes)

webClove cigarettes, also called kreteks, are a mix of tobacco, clove products (clove oil and ground cloves) and other additives, imported from Indonesia. Because these are mostly a …

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