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No parent wants to see their child suffer. A diagnosis of cancer in a child is one of the most devastating events in a parent’s life. Becoming informed is an important coping mechanism. Cancer is very complex and hard to…

Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment. You may also hear it called radiotherapy or therapeutic radiology. Radiation therapy kills cancer cells with beams of high-energy X-rays (called photons) or charged particles (called electrons or protons). It can be used in many ways.…

A clinical trial is a research study that uses volunteers to test a new type of prevention or treatment. A clinical trial may test a medicine, a procedure, or a device to see if it works and is safe. There…

A diagnosis of prostate cancer can affect you in many ways. It’s normal to be scared, angry, or depressed after diagnosis. But, know that prostate cancer is very treatable. Each person copes with a prostate cancer diagnosis in their own…

Herbal supplements are pills, powders, liquids, tea leaves, and other products that use herbs as the main ingredient to promote health. They are a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). And can also be called integrative medicine. What is…

It can be scary to learn that you have prostate cancer. But this type of cancer often can be treated with surgery. Surgery is usually used to treat early-stage prostate cancer. The goal is to remove all the cancer. If…

What can you do to support your loved one with prostate cancer? Here are some tips: Talk openly. Your loved one may be sad, angry, or not want to face the diagnosis of prostate cancer. It’s also normal for…

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays is the biggest risk factor for skin cancer. UV rays come from the sun and from sunlamps and tanning beds. There are 2 types of UV rays that can reach and damage your skin: UVA…

What is Merkel cell cancer? Merkel cell cancer (MCC) is a rare type of skin cancer that grows quickly. It starts in the Merkel cells. It’s named for the healthcare provider who first described these cells. Merkel cells are found…

A cardiologist is a healthcare provider who has had extra training to treat problems of the heart and blood vessels. A cardiologist has at least 10 years of medical training. It includes: 4 years of medical school …

Special care for sick and premature babies Advances in the care of sick and premature babies include new technology and medicine. There are treatments that focus on the special emotional and developmental needs of these babies. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit…

What is elder care? Elder care covers a wide variety of issues. This includes choosing an appropriate healthcare provider to care for an aging person. It also includes making decisions about moving an older adult from home to a residential…