The first step in preparing for your cancer treatment is to find an oncologist and treatment center. Ask your general or primary healthcare provider for a referral or contact government and professional medical organizations, such as your state's health department, the National Cancer Institute, or the American Medical Association, for information on cancer specialists and treatment centers in your area.
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While you can find prescription medicines online, consumer beware! Here's what to watch out for if you are interested in purchasing online medicines.
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Questions to ask your healthcare provider if you are considering chemotherapy.
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The radiology team is led by 1 or more radiologists. Radiologists interpret the results of exams, do certain procedures, consult with other healthcare providers in other specialties, and make sure of the overall quality performance of the entire team.
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Read on to learn about the role of the radiologist.
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Here are some questions to ask your healthcare provider about hormonal therapy.
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One type of surgery for cancer is curative. This procedure takes out the cancerous tumor or growth from the body. Surgeons use curative surgery when the cancerous tumor is in 1 certain part of the body. This type of treatment is often the main treatment. But other types of cancer treatments, such as radiation, may be used before or after the surgery.
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It's important to communicate your feelings, questions, and concerns with your healthcare provider before having surgery. Take notes, or ask a family member or friend to go with you and take notes for you. Here are some questions to get you started.
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Sometimes called antiangiogenic therapy, this treatment may prevent the growth of cancer by blocking the formation of new blood vessels.
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Heat therapy may help shrink tumors by damaging cells or depriving them of what they need to live. Research studies are underway to determine the use and effectiveness of hyperthermia in cancer treatment.
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Being involved in a clinical trial has risks and benefits. Being informed and asking lots of questions can help you make a decision.
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Here is a primer on health research so you can better understand human studies.
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Biofeedback is a method used to improve health by controlling certain body processes that normally happen involuntarily. It does not appear to affect cancer cells, but it has helped patients reduce severity and occurrence of headaches and chronic pain.
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No dietary changes have been found to cure cancer, but good nutrition is an essential part of your treatment plan. Talk with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian before trying any dietary supplements.
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