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Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

… Questions to ask In some cases, you may not have time to visit many SNFs. Ask your hospital care team for any recommendations. If you or a loved one can preview an SNF, ask … of the rooms private or semi-private? What services are offered? What happens if the person gets ill or their …
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External Beam Therapy (EBT)

… is external beam therapy? External beam therapy (EBT) is a commonly used cancer treatment (therapeutic radiology). … to best manage physical side effects. You can ask for a referral to a mental health specialist to help cope with the … more treatment. You will need to make regular follow-up visits if the tumor is gone. Next steps Before you agree to …
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Understanding Internal Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

… are done in a hospital. Anesthesia will be used to keep you comfortable. Your doctor will talk to you about the type of … and scans, as well as follow-up appointments. During these visits, tell your doctor how your recovery is going and ask … or after you go home. But you may have to limit some visitors while getting treatment in the hospital. Pregnant …
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Nasal Endoscopy

… results before you go home. Or you may schedule a follow-up visit to discuss results and treatment choices. After … Follow-up You'll likely see your provider for a follow-up visit. Depending on the results of the endoscopy, more tests may be scheduled. Risks and possible complications The risks of this procedure include: …
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The Operating Room

… and people dressed in strange outfits. If your child visits the hospital before surgery, a child life specialist … operating room will be wearing this clothing. They can become frightened if they're not aware that the staff will be wearing strange clothes. If your child is able to visit the hospital before surgery, ask if your child can …
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Soaking Up Some Vitamin D

… even for those living in areas with sun exposure all year, according to The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and … need a screening blood test. Getting What You Need Age Recommended daily dietary intake for vitamin D National … guide you on the use of sunscreen. Keep in mind: The NIH recommends approximately five to 30 minutes of sun exposure …
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