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| | Imaginis - Chemotherapy |
 | | Chemotherapy is often used as an adjuvant (supplemental) therapy in addition to other treatments, such as surgery or radiation therapy, which are designed to achieve local (breast/chest) control of the cancer. | | | When planning a chemotherapy regimen, physicians and patients consider the patient's age, her overall health, specific elements of her cancer (i.e., stage, grade), other health problems, and past or future treatments. | | | In this way, chemotherapy is different from local treatments such as surgery or radiation therapy, which only target specific parts of the body. |
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| | Chemotherapy |
| | Chemotherapy may be used alone to treat the disease, or it may be used in combination with other cancer treatments, such as radiation therapy, surgery, or biological therapy (the use of substances to boost the body's immune system while fighting cancer). | | | There may be some initial discomfort when a chemotherapy catheter or IV needle is placed in your child's vein. | | | If you've found out that your child needs chemotherapy, you may be filled with questions and concerns about this cancer treatment. |
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http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/chemotherapy.html
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| | Chemotherapy Tidbits |
| | Chemotherapy is often used successfully in combination with other therapeutic modalities, particularly surgery and radiation therapy. | | | When considering the use of chemotherapy in the tumor-bearing patient, the approach to therapy will vary greatly depending on the therapeutic intent. | | | Although localized primary tumors which have a minimal risk for metastasis are most commonly treated with surgery and/or radiation, chemotherapy may occasionally be used instead of or in addition to standard local therapy. |
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| | Chemotherapy- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | Chemotherapy was then highly experimental and there were relatively few drugs available for experimentation. | | | If you begin to feel unhappy about your therapy or how it's progressing, talk to your doctor or nurse. | | | You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. |
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| | Chemotherapy drugs |
| | Chemotherapy refers to the use of medication and drugs for treatment of cancer. | | | Today there are many drugs to counteract the side effects of chemotherapy drugs, including anti-nausea medicines. | | | This came with better understanding of illnesses and their nature, culminating in a newer approach, designing some chemotherapy drugs that would interfere with certain functions of the cells. |
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| | Chemotherapy |
| | Chemotherapy usually is given in addition to other cancer treatments, such as surgery and radiation therapy. | | | When a cancer has been removed by surgery, chemotherapy may be used to keep the cancer from coming back (adjuvant therapy). | | | Chemotherapy drugs are classified based on how they work. |
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http://www.lifesteps.com/gm/Atoz/ency/chemotherapy.jsp
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| | ACS :: Chemotherapy: What It Is, How It Helps |
| | These days, chemotherapy is most often used to mean taking medicines, or drugs, to treat cancer. | | | If your doctor wants you to have chemotherapy, it means something can be done to try to control, or even cure, your cancer. |
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http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_1_2X_Chemotherapy_What_It_Is_How_It_Helps.asp
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| | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society : Disease Information - Chemotherapy |
| | The most common side effects of chemotherapy drugs affect three main types of tissue in the body: the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, the skin and scalp (hair follicles), and the bone marrow. | | | Once the Omaya reservoir is inserted, chemotherapy treatments can be given through this device and the patient will no longer need spinal taps. | | | Often, if patients with cancer ask their doctor about the medical questions they have, this provides some sense of relief in making these choices. |
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| | oregon - Chemotherapy |
| | There is some evidence that silymarin may not interfere with some chemotherapy in humans with cancer. | | | In a study of chemotherapy-induced mouth sores, six of nine patients who applied vitamin E directly to their mouth sores had complete resolution of the sores compared with one of nine patients who applied placebo. | | | If you are taking a Chemotherapy drug for which no separate article exists, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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| | The Testicular Cancer Resource Center Chemotherapy Page |
| | Experience does count, and if your doctor does not have a lot of experience with testicular cancer, you might want to ask them review your treatment with their peers and with an expert. | | | Some with Stage II nonseminoma can be treated with surgery or chemotherapy. | | | The 70's brought us the success of Cisplatin which, when used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs and the appropriate use of surgery, brought the cure rate to an astounding 80%! |
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| | Leukemia - Chemotherapy - oncologychannel |
| | Option 1: Chemotherapy with prednisone, vincristine sulfate (Oncovin®), and an anthracycline drug (e.g., daunorubicin) | | | If the physician suspects the existence of autoimmune (against the person's own body) blood problems, a corticosteroid like prednisone may be added to the mix. | | | We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation |
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http://www.oncologychannel.com/leukemias/chemotherapy.shtml
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| | Chemotherapy |
| | The RCRA U-list was developed in 1976 when only seven chemotherapy drugs were available and in use. | | | These materials should be handled as on chemotherapy drugs. | | | Undiluted injectable Taxol and VP-16 are 49 percent and 30 percent alcohol respectively in their concentrated forms. |
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http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/pharmaceuticals/pages/chemotherapy.html
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| | Chemotherapy and Breast Cancer |
| | Most people are able to continue working while they are being treated with chemotherapy. | | | After completing adjuvant therapy, your doctor will evaluate your progress through periodic physical examinations, routine mammography, and appropriate testing if a new problem develops. | | | Ask your healthcare provider about specific side effects you can expect from your specific chemotherapy medicines. |
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| | ACS :: Chemotherapy Principles |
| | Chemotherapy drugs are considered hazardous, so the nurses and doctors who give chemotherapy will take precautions to avoid direct contact with the drugs while administering them... | | | New drugs, new combinations of chemotherapy drugs, and new delivery techniques hold significant promise for curing or controlling cancer and improving the quality of life of people with cancer... | | | Factors to consider in choosing which drugs to use for each patient's chemotherapy treatment or regimen... |
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| | Cheap Term Papers - Good Term Papers |
| | At present, at least 10 types of human cancer can be treated and cured by chemotherapy alone or in conjunction with surgery and/or radiation, (Britannica, 1992). | | | Drill, V.A. et al (1991) Drugs and Drug Action - Chemotherapy. | | | Chemotherapy has been proven successful against some strains of cancer such as lymphocytic leukemia in children, Hodgkin's disease, sarcomas (connective tissue such as bone and fat) and kidney tumors. |
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| | Chemotherapy |
| | Your immune system will be depressed during and after chemotherapy and you should take prudent precautions. | | | You should feel comfortable talking with your oncologist about any new developments, medicines, or clinical trials. | | | The most common method is through an IV, however, long-term chemotherapy sometimes requires the insertion of a "port" or "heplock" which remains in your body for the duration of your treatments. |
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| | Chemotherapy |
| | The way cancer doctors are paid may influence the choice of drugs they use in chemotherapy, a study has concluded. | | | Two months ago, when her surgeon recommended a series of treatments that would pump drugs directly into her abdominal cavity to fight advanced ovarian cancer, Gail Hilvers called her chemotherapy doctor to request it. | | | Food and Drug Administration approves drug Tarceva, manufactured by Genentech and OSI Pharmaceuticals, to be used with gemcitabine chemotherapy for treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer in patients who have not received chemotherapy |
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http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/diseasesconditionsandhealthtopics/chemotherapy/?inline=nyt-classifier
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| | Chemotherapy Drugs and Side Effects Information - Chemo Care |
| | Welcome to Chemocare.com, my new website designed to provide the latest information about chemotherapy to patients and their families, caregivers and friends. | | | We are here to help by supplementing what you may already have learned from your healthcare professional. | | | Chemo Care is your source for chemotherapy, chemo side effects and chemotherapy drug information. |
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| | Ports for Chemo |
| | Your oncologist may recommend that you have a port or "port-a-cath" inserted in your upper chest wall (the space between your collarbone and your breast) to make chemotherapy easier and more comfortable for you. | | | You will have a chest X-ray to confirm that the port is positioned correctly. | | | This is a simple, same-day procedure that doesn't require general anesthesia. |
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http://www.breastcancer.org/tre_sys_chemo_ports.html
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| | Chemotherapy |
| | Chemotherapy (say: kee-moe-ther-ah-pee) is the use of medicines to treat cancer. | | | No matter what age a person is, chemotherapy (also called chemo) may be used to treat the cancer. | | | Chemotherapy medicines stop the growth of cancer cells. |
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| | Lymphoma Information Network - Adult Hodgkin's Disease Chemotherapy |
| | Intravenous means delivered by inserting a needle in a vein, orally is by mouth, and via catheter or port is by a tube inserted into the chest via a surgical procedure. | | | Clinical trials are often used for people who are not responsive to conventional treatment or who wish to help researchers test new therapies. | | | Chemotherapy is delivered many different ways depending on the drugs and treatment. |
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http://www.lymphomainfo.net/hodgkins/chemo.html
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| | Chemotherapy |
| | To find more information on specific conditions, please visit our partner sites: | | | Chemotherapy, as it refers to cancer treatment, is a generic term and includes many different drugs with a wide variety and severity of side effects. | | | Most commonly the term is used to refer to "cancer-fighting" drugs. |
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| | Side effects of chemotherapy - Columbia Encyclopedia article about Side effects of chemotherapy |
| | chemotherapy (kē'mōthĕr`əpē), treatment of disease with chemicals or drugs drugs, substances used in medicine either externally or internally for curing, alleviating, or preventing a disease or deficiency. | | | At the turn of the century only a few medically effective substances were widely used scientifically, among them ether, morphine, digitalis, diphtheria antitoxin, smallpox vaccine, iron, quinine, iodine, alcohol, and mercury. | | | This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
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| | The Henna Page - The Encyclopedia of Henna - Henna and Chemotherapy |
| | A person may have a sensitivity (or grumpy doctor) you don't know about. | | | If you want to henna a person who's lost their hair through chemotherapy, tell the person exactly what is in your henna paste, and ask them to get an ok from their physician! | | | The skin on the top of the head is thin, so the stain may not be very dark. |
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| | My SIG's Page |
| | Become involved in ONS Mentoring and enjoy the benefits of an expanded professional network. | | | To access the Chemotherapy SIG Mentoring Program, click here. | | | If you are a member of our SIG, please join our virtual community through the New Users feature at the top left of this page. |
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| | Karger Publishers |
| | 1998 can be found in the PubMed Database: Chemotherapy |
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