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When Your Child Shows Signs of an Eating Disorder
… diuretics and laxatives. Types of eating disorders The most common eating disorders are: Anorexia nervosa. Eating so … a diary, keep it for them. Bring the diary to your next visit. Tips for parents These tips can help make disordered … or the weight of others. Praise your child for their accomplishments and behaviors, rather than how they look. Pay …
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Managing Lymphedema After Cancer
… Lymphedema is swelling that may occur after cancer surgery when lymph nodes are removed. It … the face and neck. Swelling can get worse over time and become severe. Skin sores, infections, or other problems can … are no medicines to treat lymphedema. Instead, the most common treatment is complete decongestive therapy (CDT). …
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Primary Bone Cancer: Radiation Therapy
… is a type of cancer that begins inside the bone. This is different from metastatic cancer that has started somewhere … body and spread to the bone. Metastatic cancer to bone is common with prostate cancer, breast cancer, and lung cancer. … for the treatment. This is called simulation. During this visit: Imaging scans, like CT MRI, PET (, or bone scans, …
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Prostate Cancer: External-Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)
… cancer with radiation. Each person’s treatment plan is different. Your plan will include the type of radiation you … all of the cancer. You have had surgery, but the cancer has come back. You have a cancer that has grown outside the … symptoms you have. Make sure to go to all of your follow-up visits. Side effects of EBRT Radiation therapy affects …
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
… Gonorrhea. Polio. Reemerging diseases are those that come back after they have been on a major decline. This may … medicine specialist or a doctor who knows the area you will visit. Do this at least 4 to 6 weeks before your trip. If … medical services are available on the trip. Ask if they offer additional travel health insurance. If you have any …
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Hiatal Hernia Repair
… surgical staples used will be removed at a follow-up office visit. If adhesive strips were used, they should be kept … of the test or procedure. What the possible side effects or complications are. When and where you are to have the test …
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Preparing Your 13- to 18-Year-Old for Surgery
… Help your teen understand the reason for surgery. Refer them to books or online resources to learn more about … requests it, ask hospital staff if siblings or friends can visit. Keep routines as normal as possible in the hospital. …
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External Beam Radiation Therapy: Understanding Your Treatment and Care
… works can make the experience more manageable. This guide offers an overview of what you can expect as you go through … There are several types of radiation therapy. The type most commonly used to treat cancer is called external beam … specializes in treating cancer with radiation. During this visit, you can expect: A review of your health. The provider …
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After Hand Surgery
… the cold source on your hand for as long as it’s comfortable. Do this several times a day for the first few … or bandages. Follow up with your surgeon During a follow-up visit after surgery, your surgeon will check your progress. … strengthen your hand, help you regain flexibility, and restore correct function. Do the exercises as advised. Call …
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