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What Does the Pancreas Do?

September 13, 2015

You may not know it, but your pancreas has a big job to do. Learn more about pancreatic diseases and treatment options, including transplant. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cancer, diabetes, diseases, food, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic disease, pancreatic tumors
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Receiving Your Radiation Treatment

August 26, 2015

On the day of your radiation treatment, you should plan to arrive 15 minutes early so you can get changed and be ready for the treatment. Learn more. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, radiation oncology, radiation therapy
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Radiation Therapy Follow-Up Appointment

August 20, 2015

When your radiation therapy is complete, you will be given a follow-up appointment and discharge information. Learn about your radiation oncology team. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, radiation oncology, radiation therapy
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Brachytherapy Treatment: What to Expect

August 19, 2015

Most patients receive external-beam radiation, which is radiation delivered from a machine outside of the body. Learn about one type, brachytherapy online. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: brachytherapy, cancer, lung cancers, radiation
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Radiation Treatment through Syed or Y-Applicator

August 16, 2015

What to expect from your Radiation Treatment through Syed or Y-Applicator? If you will receive High Dose Brachytherapy using the Syed or Y applicator, you. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: brachytherapy, cancer, cancer treatment, high dose brachytherapy, radiation oncology, radiation therapy
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How is Your Cancer Treatment Planned and Validated?

August 15, 2015

Discover how your cancer treatment planned after your simulation? A dosimetrist will use the information collected to calculate the appropriate dosages. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, planning cancer treatment, radiation oncology
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Verification and Cancer Treatment Set-Up Day

August 14, 2015

The set up day is the last step in your cancer treatment preparation process. Find out what to expect during this appointment. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, radiation oncology, radiation therapy
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Medical Mondays: Head and Neck Cancer

July 6, 2015

Learn more about head and neck cancer in this edition of Medical Mondays, including the signs and symptoms of these cancers and how to treat them. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, head and neck cancer, head cancer, HPV, medical mondays, neck cancer, thyroid
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Types of Head and Neck Cancer

July 1, 2015

A brain tumor isn't the only kind of cancer that can affect your head. Learn about the different head and neck cancer types and their risk factors. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, cancer prevention, Head, head and neck cancer symptoms, head and neck cancer types, HPV, human papilloma virus, larynx, medical mondays, neck, pharynx, salivary glands, throat, tobacco use