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… Does Aspirin Prevent Cancer? On this page: Overview Overview … to show that daily aspirin use helps prevent some types of cancer, such as colon cancer. But daily aspirin use increases the risk of bleeding …
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… Whipple Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … and other organs in the area. This is done to see if the cancer has spread. Tissue samples may be taken for a biopsy … is examined under a microscope to see if it is free of cancer cells. This is known as getting "clear margins." …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Diarrhea On this page: Overview … Overview Diarrhea is a common problem for people getting cancer treatment. Diarrhea can be caused by: Some medicines … stool that can get past the hardened stool. Some types of cancer, such as colon cancer, can cause diarrhea directly. …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Fatigue On this page: Getting … Fatigue, or feeling very tired, is a common side effect of cancer treatment. See if any of these ideas are helpful. … you exercise. Exercise may not be good for some people with cancer, such as those who have a fever or anemia. Plan quiet …
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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 … for Lynch syndrome (also called hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer syndrome, or HNPCC) are also at increased … for Lynch syndrome (also called hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer syndrome, or HNPCC) are also at increased …
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… Body Image After Cancer Treatment On this page: Overview … bag, either for a while or permanently, because of colorectal cancer surgery. Body changes Physical changes can … bag, either for a while or permanently, because of colorectal cancer surgery. Body changes Physical changes can …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Mouth Sores On this page: … that can help with mouth pain. Colorectal Cancer Lung Cancer Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma … that can help with mouth pain. Colorectal Cancer Lung Cancer Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma …
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… Alemtuzumab (Anti-Cancer) - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side … This medication works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use This medication is given by … bleeding/blood problems high blood pressure stroke other cancers kidney problems heart problems blood vessel problems …
