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The endocrine system is a widespread group of glands and organs that acts as the body''s control system for producing, storing, and secreting chemical substances called hormones.The primary glands that compose the endocrine system are the hypothala...
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Crohn''s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD), which involves ongoing(chronic) inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn''s-related inflammation usually affects the intestines, but may occur anywhere from the mouth to the end...
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Hormones, which are chemical signals, affect growth, metabolism, blood pressure and even behavior.
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Detailed information on Crohn's disease, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on the endocrine system, its anatomy and function, including a full-color, labeled illustration
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Detailed information on Crohn's disease, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
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Crohn's disease is swelling and irritation of the digestive tract. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is often found in the intestines. All layers of the digestive tract may be affected. While this disease has no cure, the symptoms can be treated. Help manage your symptoms by following your doctor's advice and watching what you eat.
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I am a 47-year-old female recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I do not appear to have a severe case; however, I have noticed more low back pain ? I've had back problems in the past ? along with pain sometimes going down my thigh that moves into my buttocks or pelvic area. Could this be related to the Crohn's?
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Detailed information on the endocrine system, its anatomy and function, including a full-color, labeled illustration
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Detailed information on hormones and their role in the workings of the endocrine system
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Crohn''s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD), resulting in swelling and dysfunction of the intestinal tract.Crohn''s disease involves swelling, redness, and loss of function of the intestine, especially the small intestine. There is...
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Crohn''s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD), resulting in swelling and dysfunction of the intestinal tract.Crohn''s disease involves inflammation of the intestine, especially the small intestine. Inflammation refers to swelling, re...
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Crohn''s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel dis- ease(IBD) caused by inflammation along any portion of the alimentary canal(the mouth to the anus).Although Crohn''s disease may involve any part of the alimentary canal, it most commonly affects ...
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Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD). It causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine.The primary problem in IBD is inflammation, as the name suggests.
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Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine and rectum.The cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown. It may affect any age group, although there are peaks at ages 15- 30 and then again at ages 50- 70.T...
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Ulcerative colitis is swelling and irritation in the rectum and colon. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). No one knows what causes ulcerative colitis, but symptoms can be treated. People with ulcerative colitis can lead full, active lives.
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Detailed information on ulcerative colitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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What can be done to reduce flare-ups of ulcerative colitis?
Stephen Goldfinger, M.D., is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is a graduate of Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, and his clinical base is at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Detailed information on ulcerative colitis, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
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Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) is the general name for ulcerative colitis and Crohn''s disease. The disease is characterized by swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the intestines.The primary problem in IBD is inflammation, as the name s...
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Chemotherapy is the systemic(whole body) treatment of cancer with anticancer drugs.The main purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells. It can be used as the primary form of treatment or as a supplement to other treatments.
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Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and cancer cells. Most commonly, the term is used to refer to cancer-killing drugs.
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Detailed information on chemotherapy and managing chemotherapy side effects in children
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Chemotherapy is treatment of cancer with anticancer drugs.The main purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells. It is usually used to treat patients with cancer that has spread from the place in the body where it started(metastasized).
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Detailed information on chemotherapy for treatment of gynecological cancers Chemotherapy is the use of anticancer drugs to treat cancerous cells. Chemotherapy has been used for many years and is one of the most common treatments for cancer. In most cases, chemotherapy works by interfering with the cancer cell's ability to grow or reproduce. Different groups of drugs work in different ways to fight cancer cells. Chemotherapy may be used alone for some types of cancer or in combination with other treatments such as radiation or surgery. Often, a combination of chemotherapy drugs is used to fight a specific cancer. Certain chemotherapy drugs may be given in a specific order depending on the type of cancer it is being used to treat.
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You may have questions about how chemotherapy could affect the things you take for granted in everyday life. Here are some answers to common questions, and some of the adjustments you may need to make.
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Caution: Call your doctor if your cuticles become red and painful or show other changes.
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Chemotherapy, sometimes referred to as"chemo," is the treatment of cancer with anticancer drugs.The main purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells. It usually is used to treat patients with cancer that has spread from the place in the body w...
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Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with anti- cancer drugs.The purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells. Not only is it often used to treat patients with cancer that has metastasized(spread) from the site in the body where it originate...
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During chemotherapy, the energy provided by a healthy diet can help you rebuild normal cells. It can also help you keep up your strength and fight infection. As a result, you may feel better and be more able to cope with side effects. Ask your doctor about your nutrition needs.
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Most people who are told they need chemotherapy dread the anticipated side effects. However, side effects vary from person to person depending on the person's general health, the type of cancer, and the kind of chemotherapy received. Some people feel no side effects, while others feel many. Certain side effects, such as hair loss, can have more of an emotional impact than a physical one. Others may be permanent, such as infertility. While side effects from chemotherapy can't always be prevented, there are many things that can be done to lessen their impact.
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Although exercise is an important for everyone, it's especially beneficial for those who have been diagnosed with cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy.
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Detailed information on chemotherapy and managing chemotherapy side effects in children
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Minor skin problems are common side effects of chemotherapy. These side effects occur because the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer cells. To manage these side effects, try the tips on this handout.
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This is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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Expert-reviewed information summary about oral complications, such as mucositis and salivary gland dysfunction, that occur in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy to the head and neck.
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This is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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This is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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This is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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This is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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This is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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This is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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Why do I need this treatment? What drugs will I be taking? How often? For how long? What will they do?
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Knowing what chemotherapy does, and when and how it is given, may make you feel less anxious about starting treatment. Chemotherapy can be a single medication or a combination of medications. It may be used along with surgery or radiation therapy to shrink a tumor or prevent its spread.
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This is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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You may have a short-term IV that is removed after each treatment. Or you may have a central venous catheter. This is a thin tube that is inserted into a large vein with access to your central blood supply. It is left in place as long as needed.
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I am undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, and one of the side effects is a white, thick coating on my tongue. Can you suggest a remedy for this?
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Two studies show that chemotherapy and cancer drugs may have lingering effects on the brain after treatment concludes. Memory and attention are affected, but not permanently.
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Radiation therapy, sometimes called radiotherapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation uses high energy, penetrating waves or particles such as x rays, gamma rays, proton rays, or neutron rays to...
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Radiation therapy uses high powered x-rays or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells.Cancer cells usually multiply faster than other cells in the body. Because radiation is most harmful to rapidly growing cells, radiation therapy damages cancer ce...
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Detailed information on radiation therapy for prostate cancer treatment Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays to kill or shrink cancer cells, and to decrease their ability to divide. Radiation is often used to treat prostate cancer that is still confined to the prostate gland, or has spread only to nearby tissue. If the disease is advanced, radiation may be used to reduce the size of the tumor and to provide relief from symptoms.
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Doctors first began using X-rays to treat cancer in the early 1900s. Since then, the field of radiation therapy has grown tremendously in its use to treat cancer patients. Today, radiation therapy is considered a standard treatment for cancer and its symptoms.
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Radiotherapy is the use of high-energy penetrating radiation(x rays, gamma rays, proton rays, and neutron rays) to kill cancer cells.The primary purpose of radiotherapy is to eliminate or shrink localized cancers. It is also sometimes used to trea...
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Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells.
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Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer therapy Radiation therapy for cancer treatment:
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Radiation therapy, sometimes called radiotherapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation uses high energy, penetrating waves or particles such as x rays, gamma rays, proton rays, or neutron rays to...
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This is one section from the guide "Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells.
Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. It begins with a planning visit to map out your treatment. During the treatment course, you'll meet with your doctor on a routine basis. After your therapy is done, you will have one or more follow-up visits to check your progress. Keep all your appointments.
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Because radiation affects normal cells as well as cancer cells, you may have some side effects from this treatment. Usually, the risk of side effects is far less than the benefit of killing cancer cells. Many people have no side effects at all. If you do have them, they relate to the dose of radiation you get and the area of your cancer, and they are generally limited to the area that's been treated.
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This is one section from the guide "Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. Your radiation therapy team will work with you. Together you will set treatment goals, make a plan, and carry out the treatment. To be an active member of this team, ask questions when you don't understand what is happening. And let your team know how you're doing.
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This is one section from the guide "Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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This is one section from the guide "Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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The side effects of radiation treatment vary from patient to patient. You may have no side effects or only a few mild ones through your course of treatment. Some people do experience serious side effects, however. The side effects that you have depend mostly on the radiation dose and the part of your body that is treated. Your general health also can affect how your body reacts to radiation therapy and whether you have side effects. Before beginning your treatment, your doctor and nurse will discuss the side effects you might experience, how long they might last, and how serious they might be.
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This is one section from the guide "Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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This is one section from the guide "Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment” from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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Radiation treatment to the chest may cause several changes. For example, you may find that it is hard to swallow or that swallowing hurts. You may develop a cough or a fever. You may notice that when you cough the amount and color of the mucus is different. Shortness of breath is also common. Be sure to let your treatment team know right away if you have any of these symptoms. Remember that your doctor and nurse have seen these changes in many radiation patients and they know how to help you deal with them.
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What is the goal of this treatment? How will the radiation be given? How many treatments will I get? Over what period of time?
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Is it safe for a child to be around a person undergoing radiation therapy? Claire McCarthy, M.D., is a senior medical editor for Harvard Health Publications. She is an instructor in pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, an attending physician at Children's Hospital of Boston, and co-director of the pediatrics department at Martha Eliot Health Center, a neighborhood health service of Children's Hospital. The author of two books, "Learning How the Heart Beats" and "Everyone's Children", Dr. McCarthy was a regular columnist for "Sesame Street Parents Magazine" from 1995 to 1998 and is currently a contributing editor for "Parenting Magazine".
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Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. To feel better, get plenty of rest, exercise, and eat well. This will give your body the extra strength it needs right now. Also, look to family and friends for support and comfort.
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to treat your cancer. From the moment you found out you had cancer, you most likely have had questions about treatment. You are not facing cancer treatment alone. Loved ones, support groups, and counseling can help you. Keep a list of any questions you have for your radiation therapy team. Ask these questions during your visits, or call if you need to. And use the resources below for information.
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