About Cancer Treatment

Cancer Treatment - Preparing a Patient For Treatment
The first step in preparing for your cancer treatment is to find an oncologist and treatment center. Ask your general or primary care physician 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.
Cancer Treatment - The Cancer Treatment Team
Oncologists may be known as medical oncologists or radiation oncologists. Your oncologist will work with you to create a treatment plan. He or she usually acts as the coordinator of your cancer care.
Coping with Dry Mouth During Cancer Therapy
Dry mouth is a common complaint during some types of cancer treatments.
Does Ageism Exist in Cancer Care?
Older adults are less likely to be screened for cancer in the first place. And if they are diagnosed with cancer, it's less likely that their doctors will recommend treatment to cure the cancer.
Second Cancers Resulting From Chemotherapy or Radiation Treatment
Many people don't realize that they could be at risk for getting another cancer after having been successfully treated for the first one. This risk is low, however.
Symptom Record Log
Use this chart daily to record the symptoms that you are experiencing. Rate the symptoms according to severity, using a scale of 1 to 4.
The Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy and radiation treatments save lives. They also can bring a variety of temporary but unpleasant side effects.
Treatment Protocols for Cancer: Overview
The conventional, primary methods of treating cancer are surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy/biological therapy. Your doctor will determine which treatment or treatments are best for you.
Understanding the Late Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
Working with Your Cancer Care Team
Cancer is increasingly viewed as a long-term chronic illness, rather than an acute one.

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