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Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation for Teens
Side effects of cancer treatment can include flu-like symptoms, hair loss, and blood clotting problems. After treatment ends, most side effects go away.
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Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation for Parents
Side effects of cancer treatment can include flu-like symptoms, hair loss, and blood clotting problems. After treatment ends, most side effects go away.
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Birth Control: The Patch for Parents
Find out about this method of birth control, including how well it works and possible side effects.
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Steroids for Parents
Get the facts about steroids, their side effects, and why kids and teens might try them.
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Chemotherapy for Teens
Chemotherapy (chemo) is treatment with medicines that stop the growth of cancer cells. Find out how chemo works and what to expect when getting treatment.
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Radiation Therapy for Teens
More than half of all people with cancer are treated with radiation therapy. Get the facts on radiation therapy, including what it is, what to expect, and how to cope with side effects.
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Radiation Therapy for Parents
Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, irradiation, or X-ray therapy, is one of the most common forms of cancer treatment.
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Late Effects of Cancer and Cancer Treatment for Parents
Long-term side effects, or late effects, happen to many cancer survivors. With early diagnosis and proper follow-up care, most late effects can be treated or cured.
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Cancer (Topic Center) for Parents
This topic center has information and advice on treating and coping with cancer.
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Chemotherapy for Parents
Chemotherapy (chemo) is treatment with medicines that stop the growth of cancer cells.