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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer Pain On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done … medicine. Radiation therapy is the use of X-rays to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. Radiation damages the cells … area being treated, stopping or slowing the growth of the cancer cells. Why It Is Done Radiation therapy is used to …
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Cancer: Home Treatment for Constipation On this page: … These ideas can help you manage constipation caused by cancer or cancer treatment. If your doctor has given you instructions …
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… Ovarian Cancer: Should I Have My Ovaries Removed to Prevent Ovarian Cancer? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Ovarian Cancer: Should I Have My Ovaries Removed to Prevent Ovarian …
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… Body Image After Cancer Treatment On this page: Overview … about your body (your body image) may change when you have cancer. It is common to feel angry, frustrated, or disappointed after cancer surgery or during treatment for cancer. And it may be …
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… Radiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How … beam radiation therapy uses doses of radiation to kill cancer cells. A beam of radiation is aimed at the tumour … treatment is given to most people with early-stage breast cancer who choose breast-conserving surgery such as …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive … to the sun and its ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that of your family …
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Cancer Support: Life After Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Everyone who goes through cancer has a time of adjustment afterward. This is part of … help. Give yourself time to make sense of it all. Surviving cancer is something to celebrate. But many people find that …
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… Cryosurgery for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … Overview Cryosurgery is the process of destroying a skin cancer (lesion) by freezing it with liquid nitrogen. Liquid … . The liquid nitrogen is applied or sprayed onto the cancer and the immediate surrounding tissue. The application …
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Cancer Support: Family, Friends, and Relationships On this page: Overview Overview Cancer can impact your family in many ways. Fear and other … about how much you want to tell people at work about the cancer. Consider what kinds of support you want. Many people …
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Cancer Support: Being an Active Patient On this page: … do people ask? Here are some questions that people with cancer often ask. You may have other questions that are … to listen, take notes, and support you. Questions about cancer. What do I need to know about my cancer? Can this …