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Managing Your Medical Care
- A Medical Binder
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Bone Marrow Transplants
- Breast Cancer
- Advanced Breast Cancer: Managing Your Medical Care: Diagnosis To Treatment Decision
- Breast Cancer A to Z: An Overview
- Breast Cancer Follow-Up Plan
- Breast Cancer In Situ: Managing Your Medical Care: Diagnosis To Treatment Decision
- Breast Cancer Support Groups
- Breast Cancer: Finances 101
- Breast Cancer: Financial Assistance
- Breast Forms (Prostheses)
- Estrogen, Progesterone and HER-2 Receptors
- Mammograms
- Managing Your Medical Care: Breast Cancer: Once A Treatment Decision Is Made
- Preparation For Breast Surgery
- Sonograms (and Ultrasound)
- Surgery For Breast Cancer
- The Women's Health And Cancer Rights Act
- Breast Cancer: What Is Breast Cancer
- Cancer
- A Cancer Buddy 101
- Cancer: Financial Assistance
- Databases of Cancer Related Services
- Glossary Of Cancer Terms
- Medical Professionals You Are Likely To Run Into In A Doctor's Office, Hospital Or Other Medical Facility
- Preparing Yourself For Treatment
- Tips For Reducing Risk Of Cancer
- Understanding Staging
- Caregivers From A Survivor's Perspective
- Chemo Brain 101
- Chemotherapy 101: An Overview
- Basic Information About Chemotherapy
- Capecitabine (Xeloda)
- Central Venous Catheter (CVC)
- Chemotherapy And Breast Cancer
- Chemotherapy Drug Doses and Schedules: How They Are Determined
- Chemotherapy For Specific Areas Of The Body (Regional Chemotherapy)
- Chemotherapy: Blood Cell Counts (Bone Marrow Changes)
- Chemotherapy: Oral Care
- Chemotherapy: The Financial Aspects
- Glossary Of Chemotherapy Terms
- How Chemotherapy Treatments Are Given
- How To Decide Which Chemotherapy, If Any, Is For Me
- Irinotecan (Camptosar)
- Oxaliplatin
- Questions To Ask Before Agreeing To Chemotherapy
- Sexuality During Chemotherapy
- The Different Types of Chemotherapy Drugs
- Chemotherapy Side Effects And What To Do About Them
- Anemia
- Bone Marrow Suppression
- Candidiasis
- Chemotherapy Side Effects: How To Prevent and Care For Skin Problems
- Chemotherapy Side Effects: Kidneys and Bladder
- Chemotherapy Side Effects: Nails
- Chemotherapy Side Effects: Neuropathy (SHUNTED TO ARTICLE 1348)
- Chemotherapy: Side Effects: Emotional Changes
- Constipation - And What To Do About It
- Diarrhea & How To Manage It
- Hand Foot Syndrome
- Hands And Feet Swelling
- How To Cope With Dry Mouth
- How To Increase Your Appetite REPLACED BY ARTICLE 1572
- Mouth Sores
- Night Sweats
- Numbness
- Skin Changes Caused By Targeted Chemotherapies
- Thrush
- Women's Parts
- Chemotherapy: After
- Chemotherapy: Steps To Take Before Chemo Starts
- Chemotherapy: What To Do While In Treatment
- Clinical Trials 101
- Cancer Diagnosis Checklist
- Clinical Trial Cost Considerations
- Clinical Trial Phases
- Clinical Trials - Frequently Asked Questions
- Common Terms to Understand When Considering a Clinical Trial
- How To Find A Clinical Trial
- How To Get Your Insurer To Pay For The Costs Of A Clinical Trial
- Paying Your Share Of The Costs Of A Clinical Trial Without Insurance
- Placebo
- Questions To Ask Before Joining A Clinical Trial
- The Interview Before You Agree To Enter A Clinical Trial
- Types Of Clinical Trials
- What Is A Clinical Trial And How Does A Clinical Trial Work?
- What Protections For Participants Are Built Into Clinical Trials?
- Complementary Treatments
- Acupressure
- Acupuncture
- Aromatherapy
- Art Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Chiropractic Treatment
- Guided Imagery
- How To Choose A Complementary Drug Or Treatment
- How To Find Information About Complementary Drugs
- How To Locate A Complementary Medicine Treatment Provider
- Hypnosis (Hypnotherapy)
- Macrobiotics
- Massage Therapy
- Mind/Body
- Music Therapy
- Naturopathy
- Prayer
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- QiGong
- T'ai Chi
- Where To Find Information And Practitioners Of Complementary Medicine
- Yoga
- Diagnostic Tools: Imaging Techniques
- Biopsy Of The Breast
- Blood Tests
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Bone Scans
- Clear Liquid Diet
- Colonoscopy and Virtual Colonoscopy
- CT Scan
- Ductogram
- Gallium Scan
- MRI Diagnostic Test 101
- Oncotype DX
- Pathology Report 101
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scans
- Rectal Cancer: External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT): The Treatment
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- Doctors 101 (Choosing, Working With Effectively, Switching, Paying For)
- A Case For Why Patients Should Participate In Their Medical Care
- A System For Keeping Your Doctors Up To Date
- Board Certification
- Children: Choosing A Doctor And Hospital
- Evaluator To Help Choose A Doctor
- Factors To Consider When Choosing A Doctor
- How To Change Doctors
- How To Choose A Primary Care Doctor
- How To Choose A Radiation Oncologist
- How To Choose A Specialist
- How To Choose An HIV Doctor
- How To Choose An Oncologist
- How To Deal With Bumps In The Doctor/Patient Relationship
- How To Get A Doctor Appointment Sooner
- How To Interview The Office Staff
- How To Learn Whether A Doctor Has Been Subjected To Disciplinary Action
- How To Level The Playing Field With A Doctor
- How To Locate A Doctor Through The Internet
- How To Make Friends With A Doctor's Staff
- Interview The Doctor 101
- Life Expectancy
- Pattern For Hospital/Examining Room Gown
- Paying When You Have Health Insurance
- Primary Care Physicians 101
- Questionnaire For The Doctor's Staff
- Questions To Ask A Primary Care Doctor
- Questions To Ask A Specialist
- Should I Ask About My Prognosis?
- Specialist's Office Staff Questionnaire
- The Types Of Oncologists
- What Is Quality?
- What To Do If You Are Considering Switching Doctors
- What To Do If You Have Been Wronged By A Doctor
- What You Need To Know About Your Health Condition
- Who's In Charge?
- Doctors: How To Work Effectively With
- How To Prepare For An Appointment With A Doctor
- How To Cope With Fear Of An Upcoming Appointment With A Doctor
- How To Maximize Limited Time With Your Doctor
- How To Take An Active Part In Your Health Care
- How To Work The Health Care System And Get The Medical Care You Need
- Sample Questions To Ask A Doctor During A Visit
- What To Do After An Appointment With A Doctor
- What To Do In The Waiting Room
- Drugs 101: Everything You Need To Know
- ADAP 101
- Adults Over Age 65 And Medications
- Alternatives To A Prescribed Drug
- Buyers Clubs
- Children And Medications (Including Financial Assistance)
- Compassionate Use And Expanded Access Programs
- Compounding
- Drug Compliance: Tips For Taking Drugs As Prescribed (Adherence)
- Drug Expiration Dates
- Drugs and Treatments: Your Legal Rights
- Drugs: Off Label Use
- Experimental Treatment
- Factors To Consider When Comparing Various Places To Purchase Prescription Drugs
- Generic Drugs
- Health Supplements
- Herbs
- How To Avoid Drug Errors
- How To Avoid Over-Medication
- How To Choose A Pharmacist
- How To Decide Whether To Take A Drug
- How To Dispose Of Unused Drugs And Supplies
- How To Find Information About Complementary Drugs
- How To Find Out What Your Health Plan Includes About Drugs
- How To Minimize The Cost Of Obtaining A Written Prescription
- How To Store Drugs Safely
- How To Take Drugs Appropriately
- Information About Your Condition
- List of Medications
- Older Versions
- Over-The-Counter Drugs
- Overdose
- Pharmacy Benefit Managers
- Pill Splitting
- Prescription Drugs From Canada
- Purchasing Prescription Drugs Outside Of The U.S.
- Purchasing Prescripton Drugs In Mexico
- Questions To Ask About A Drug
- Renewals Of Prescription Drugs 101
- Sources Of Information About Prescription Drugs
- Symptoms Diary
- Therapeutic Substitutions
- What To Do If An Insurance Carrier Insists You Switch Drugs (Therapeutic Substitutions)
- What To Do When A Drug Is First Prescribed
- What To Tell Your Health Care Provider So You Get The Right Drug For You
- Drugs: How To Choose Which Drugs To Take
- Drugs: How To Purchase
- Drugs: How To Save Money When Buying Or Using
- Emergency Rooms
- Glossary
- Health Care: How To Save Money
- Home Bound 101
- Hormone Therapy
- Hospice Care 101
- Hospice At Home Or In A Facility: Pros and Cons
- Hospice Patients' Bill Of Rights
- How Much Hospice Costs And How To Pay For It
- How To Choose A Hospice
- How To Locate A Hospice
- How To Maximize Use Of Hospice
- How To Qualify For Hospice
- Making The Decision To Go Into A Hospice in Six Steps
- What Could Prevent Or Delay Receiving Hospice Care?
- What Is Hospice?
- Why Do People Unnecessarily Delay Entering Hospice?
- Hospitals 101
- Balance Billing (And What To Do About It)
- Children: Choosing A Doctor And Hospital
- Entering A Hospital Through The Emergency Room
- Entering The Hospital Through The Front Door -- Elective Admission
- Hospitalists
- Hospitals: How To Avoid Infection & Medical Error
- How To Choose A Hospital
- How to Choose A Hospital For Cancer Treatment
- How To Find The Average Cost Of A Medical Service/Treatment In Your Area
- How To Maximize A Stay In A Hospital
- How To Maximize A Visit To An Emergency Room
- How To Negotiate A Hospital Bill
- How To Review A Hospital Bill And What To Do If You Find An Error
- How To Save Money In A Hospital
- The Emergency Tote Bag
- Types of Hospitals
- What Is Quality?
- What To Do Before Entering A Hospital
- What To Do Before You Are Discharged From A Hospital
- What To Take With You To The Hospital
- Your Rights In A Hospital
- How To Cope With Waiting For An Appointment Or Test Results
- How To Prevent Transmission of HIV and Other STDs
- How To Quit Smoking
- How To Save Money On Dental Care, Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids
- How To Work Effectively With A Doctor (GR)
- In Treatment For Cancer
- Lumpectomy and Quadrantectomy
- Lymphedema And Breast Cancer In Women
- Mastectomy 101
- Medical Consent Forms
- Medical Emergency: How To Be Prepared
- Medical Equipment At Home
- Medical Marijuana 101
- Medical Records 101
- Medical Research 101
- Medical Tourism (Travel For Medical Care)
- Multiple Health Conditions (Comorbidity)
- Nearing End Of Life
- Newly Diagnosed With Cancer
- Newly Diagnosed With HIV
- Nursing Home 101
- Oral Care 101: How To Keep Your Mouth, Gums And Throat Healthy
- Pain 101
- Effects of Pain on the Body
- Frequently Asked Questions About Pain Relief
- How To Connect With Other People In Pain
- How To Find A Doctor Who Specializes In Pain Management (Palliative Care)
- How To Work With Your Doctor To Choose The Right Pain Treatment
- Other Ways To Treat Pain
- Palliative Care: What It Is
- Road Blocks To Adequate Pain Management
- Sources For Information About Pain
- Treatments For Pain
- What Causes Pain?
- What Is Pain?
- What You Can Do To Help Maximize Treatment For Pain
- Prostate Cancer
- Newly Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer: Small Business Owner
- Erectile Dysfunction - And How To Deal With It
- External-Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) For Prostate Cancer
- Kegel Exercise
- Managing Your Medical Care: Prostate Cancer: Once A Treatment Decision Is Made
- Newly Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer: Day To Day Living
- Newly Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer: Seeking Work
- Newly Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer: Self Employed
- Newly Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer: Work Issues
- Practical Ways To Deal With Incontinence Due To Prostate Cancer Treatment
- ProstaScint Scan
- Prostate Cancer Follow Up Guide
- Prostate Cancer Support Groups
- Radiation
- CyberKnife (RadioSurgery)
- External Radiation Therapy: A Typical Treatment
- External-Beam Radiation
- Glossary of Radiation Terms
- Internal Radiation
- Questions to Ask Before Deciding About Radiation Treatment
- Radiation Recall
- Radiation: How To Care For Your Skin
- Radiation: How To Care For Your Skin
- Radiation: Nausea and Vomiting
- What To Expect After Radiation Treatment Ends
- Recurrence
- Second Opinions 101
- How To Choose A Doctor For A Second Opinion
- How To Get Approval For A Second Opinion If You Have A Managed Care Type Of Insurance
- How To Pay For A Second Medical Opinion
- How To Prepare For An Appointment For A Second Opinion
- Medical Institutions That Provide A Second Medical Opinion
- Online Second Opinion Companies
- Sample Appeal Letter Requesting A Second Opinion
- Second Medical Opinions And Managed Care Health Insurance
- What To Do At An Appointment For A Second Opinion
- What To Do If There Are Conflicting Medical Opinions
- When To Obtain A Second Opinion
- When You Want A Second Opinion From A Particular Specialist
- Side Effects And How To Deal With Them
- Blood Clots
- Body Image Changes - And What To Do About It
- Bowel and Bladder Control
- Chemotherapy Side Effects: Nausea and Vomiting
- Easy Ways To Add Protein To Your Diet
- Food Diary
- Hemorrhoids
- How To Cope When The Smell Of Food Is Bothersome
- How To Cope With Changes In Taste
- How To Cope With Nausea And Vomiting
- How To Cope With Neuropathy (Nervous System Changes)
- How To Deal With Dry Skin
- How To Deal With Itching
- How To Eat More If You Have Poor Appetite Or Early Fullness
- How To Keep Your Mouth, Gums And Throat Healthy And Prevent Problems (Oral care)
- How To Minimize Risk Of Infection In The Home
- How To Relieve Itching
- How To Stop Hiccups
- Incontinence
- Leg Cramps
- Mucositis
- Sensitivity To Cold
- Skin Rash - see Article 1685
- Sore Throat
- Swallowing Tips
- Tips For Coping With Gas and Bloating
- What To Do About SkinRashes
- Sleep 101
- Support Groups 101
- Surgery 101
- Anesthesia 101
- Board Certification
- Bowel Training
- How To Choose A Surgeon
- How To Prepare For Surgery
- How To Prevent Medical Errors Related To Surgery
- Outpatient Surgery 101
- Questions To Ask Before Agreeing To Surgery
- The Night Before And Day Of Surgery
- Videos Of Medical Procedures
- What To Expect Immediately After Surgery replaced by T65#1807
- Therapists - Mental Health Professionals
- Treatments 101
- How To Choose A Treatment
- How To Cope With Fear Of A Treatment
- How To Locate A Doctor For A Second Opinion
- How To Refuse Treatment You Don't Want And To Enforce Your Refusal If Necessary
- How To Spot A Phony (Fraudulent) Treatment
- Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) - NanoKnife
- Prehabilitation
- Questions To Ask Before Deciding About A Treatment
- Rehabilitation
- What Do I Need To Know About Follow-Up Care
- Wellness
- What Is Cancer?
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