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… Overview Radiation therapy is used to destroy cancer cells. This procedure may require 15 to 30 visits to a … National Comprehensive Cancer Network (2012). Basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in …
Medications
… is used to treat a certain type of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer). Tepotinib belongs to a class of drugs … severe (possibly fatal) lung problems (interstitial lung disease/pneumonitis). Tell your doctor right away if you … Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver function, complete blood count) should be done while you are taking this …
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… these effects. This medication may cause a serious drop in blood pressure, especially when starting this medication. … weight gain, may increase your risk for developing heart disease. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with … obesity low blood pressure seizures low white blood cell count dementia (such as Alzheimer's Disease) trouble …
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… specific health needs. Warning Carboplatin can cause severe blood disorders (such as anemia, bone marrow suppression) … that contains platinum. It is used to slow or stop cancer cell growth. How To Use Carboplatin is usually given by … ringing in the ears, hearing loss) easy bruising/bleeding blood in the urine black/bloody stools fast/irregular …
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… pressure on one spot for long periods of time decreases blood flow to that area. This damages or kills the cells and creates a sore. Pressure can be relieved and … avoid tobacco smoke. Smoking dries out the skin and reduces blood supply to the skin. What can you do to treat a …
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… to treat low platelet levels in people who have a certain blood disorder called chronic immune (idiopathic) … disorder (aplastic anemia). Platelets are a type of blood cell needed to form blood clots and prevent bleeding. … syndrome) certain eye problem (cataracts) liver disease Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist …
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… for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications … toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or … function, test for hepatitis B virus, viral load, T-cell counts, blood mineral levels, bone density tests, urine …
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… doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood problems (such as low red/white/platelet blood cell counts) a certain eye condition (glaucoma) heart … as fast/irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure) liver disease a brain disorder/tumor/injury drug/alcohol/substance …
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… Uric acid is made from the natural breakdown of your body's cells. It's also made from the foods you eat. Your kidneys take uric acid out of your blood and put it into urine so that it can leave your body. … levels. Find the cause of a high level of uric acid in the blood and help choose the proper treatment. How To Prepare …
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… examined under a microscope to see if there are any cancer cells. If there are cancer cells, your surgeon may perform a complete thyroidectomy. … lobe. This is used for hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease . What To Expect Many people leave the hospital a …
