Tests and Treatments
Cancer means tests, treatments, side effects and big long confusing names. Understand them here!
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Tests
Some people find that the more information they have about tests and treatments the more easily they can come to terms with what is happening. These are some of the most common tests that are used in the diagnosis and treatment. -
Treatments
There are a lot of different treatments that are used to try and destroy the cancer cells. -
Short term side effects
After reading about the different types of treatment for cancer you have probably thought Wow, the body must really react to all these drugs and x-rays and things! Well, you are right. The body inevitably reacts to all the different treatments that -
Long term side effects
There are some longer term side effects that can occur as a result of having cancer treatment. -
Late effects
There are some impacts from cancer treatment that don't occur until a number of years after treatment has finished. -
Medical Jargon
Decode the jargon with this medical glossary. -
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