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A Cancer Survivor’s Guide to Caregiving 07/12/2010
Whether the caregiver is a partner, child, parent, relative, or friend of the cancer patient, the relationship with the patient will change. The impact of the patient's cancer may reverse existing roles. |
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Abdominal Ultrasound 08/19/2011
Abdominal ultrasound is a procedure that uses sound wave technology to assess the organs, structures, and blood flow inside the abdomen. |
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Abdominal Ultrasound Podcast 01/12/2010
Detailed information on abdominal ultrasound, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care. |
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Abdominal X-rays 08/19/2011
Abdominal X-rays are used to diagnose internal injuries or abnormalities of the bones and organs. |
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Ablation Therapy for Kidney Cancer 11/30/2011 |
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About Breast Cancer in Men 11/19/2011
Breast cancer in men is rare—less than 1 percent of all breast carcinomas occur in men. |
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About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute 11/19/2011
Clinical trials are studies, managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses, to develop, produce, and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases. |
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About Tamoxifen 11/27/2011
Tamoxifen has been used to treat both advanced and early stage breast cancer. More recently, tamoxifen is being used as an additional therapy following primary treatment for early stage breast cancer. |
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About Taxol 01/26/2012
Taxol, or paclitaxel, is a drug used for treating certain women who have advanced breast or ovarian cancer. Paclitaxel is a compound that is extracted from the bark of the Pacific yew tree. |
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Actinic Keratosis (a precancerous condition) 12/27/2011
Detailed information on actinic keratosis, including causes and treatment |
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