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… Body Image After Cancer Treatment On this page: Overview … to feel angry, frustrated, or disappointed after cancer surgery or during treatment for cancer. And it may be hard … for a while or permanently, because of colorectal cancer surgery. Body changes Physical changes can include damage to …
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… Crohn's Disease: When Surgery Is Needed On this page: Overview Overview Surgery for Crohn's disease usually is needed if ongoing … organs. Holes (perforations) in the large intestine. Cancer or precancerous tissue. Severe disease that does not …
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… Tissue Flap Surgery for Breast Reconstruction On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … or all of the breast is removed ( mastectomy ) because of cancer. It may also be done for people who have problems …
Medical tests
… Breast Cancer (BRCA) Gene Test On this page: Test Overview Why It … Risks Results Test Overview A breast cancer (BRCA) gene test is a blood test to check for changes … This test can help you know your chance of getting breast cancer and ovarian cancer . A BRCA gene test does not test …
Healthy eating
… Eating guidelines for after a cancer diagnosis Last updated August 25, 2017 Download PDF … Vietnamese Eating well is an important part of your cancer self-care. Whether you just found out that you have cancer or you are preparing for or receiving cancer …
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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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… 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 …
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… Eating Well During Cancer Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Eating well when you have cancer means eating enough to prevent weight loss and keep your strength up. Cancer and cancer treatments can make it harder for your …
