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IntroductionTargeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment. It uses special medications that target a specific part of the cancer cells to stop them from growing and spreading. Cancer cells have ...
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IntroductionCryotherapy is a treatment that uses gasses that drop to extreme freezing temperatures when they are compressed or turned into liquid. These gasses are applied to a cancer to freeze and de...
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Cryotherapy (also called cryoablation) is a treatment that uses extreme cold temperatures to destroy cancer cells.It is a local treatment, which means that it is directed toward a specific part of you...
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ShinglesShingles is a virus that stays in the body long after the infection goes away. If the immune system is not working well, the virus may become active again. Shingles usually appears as pai...
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Many children with cancer have pets, and there is no reason to limit your child's contact with their pet. do not allow your child to clean animal cages (bird cage, aquarium) your child shoul...
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Live vaccinesYour child should not receive any live vaccines, such as the mumps, measles, rubella vaccine (MMR) or Varicella (chicken pox) vaccination while on treatment and for six months after compl...
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Cancer treatment often temporarily reduces a child's immune system. If supplements contain bacteria or fungi, infection may occur.You may choose to give your child herbal or natural products (vitamins...
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As your child progresses through treatment, their appetite will change.Cancer treatment can cause changes in taste. For example, some food, usually proteins, may have a metal taste. These foods should...
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IntroductionUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common infections in the urinary system. The parts of the urinary system that are commonly infected are:kidneys: filter waste from the blood, turni...