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Hyperthermia for Cancer Treatment
Heat therapy may help shrink tumors by damaging cells or depriving them of what they need to live. Research studies are underway to determine the use and effectiveness of hyperthermia in cancer treatment.
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Features of Inherited Cancers
A family medical history helps to find out if relatives have an increased chance of developing specific types of cancer, how great the risk of cancer might be, and if genetic testing might be useful.
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Laser Therapy for Cancer Treatment
Laser therapy can be used to cut a very tiny area to remove very small cancers without damaging surrounding tissue. Lasers also are used to apply heat to tumors to shrink them. They are sometimes used with medicines that are activated by laser light to kill cancer cells.
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Bone Marrow Suppression and Chemotherapy
Nearly all chemo medicines suppress the bone marrow. And that, in turn, causes a reduction in the number of blood cells. This raises the risk for anemia, infection, bleeding, and bruising. Here's what you need to know.
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Chewing and Swallowing Problems During Cancer Treatment
If you have mouth problems, eat soft, soothing foods (at cold or room temperature), and puree cooked foods in the blender to make them smoother and easier to eat.
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Managing Constipation During Cancer Treatment
Check with your healthcare provider to see if you can increase the fiber in your diet. If you can, try foods such as whole-grain breads and cereals, dried fruits, wheat bran, and wheat germ; fresh fruits and vegetables; and dried beans and peas.
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Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite During Cancer Treatment
Sometimes, cancer treatment and cancer itself can cause changes in your appetite. Learn more about this problem and how to manage it.
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Taste Changes During Cancer Treatment
Sometimes cancer treatment causes temporary changes in the way foods taste. Read on to learn ways to make food taste more desirable.
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Nutrition Before Cancer Treatment Begins
Good nutrition is important before, during, and after cancer treatment. Read on to learn more.
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