Cancer
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Types of Cancer: AIDS-Related Cancers | Bone Cancers | Brain and Spinal Tumors | Breast Cancers | Endocrine Cancers | Gastrointestinal Cancers | Gynecologic Cancers | Head and Neck Cancers | Lung Cancers | Male Genital Cancers | Skin Cancers | Soft Tissue Sarcoma | Urologic Cancers | Other Cancers
Other Topics: General Cancer Information | Cancer Genetics | Cancer Treatment | Childhood Cancer | Coping With Cancer and Its Treatment
Coping With Cancer and Its Treatment
(Jump to: General Information | Caring for the Patient with Cancer | Coping with Advanced Cancer | Coping with Cancer Recurrence | Coping with the Diagnosis | Exercise | Financial and Legal Issues | Nutrition | Reproductive Health | Support and Advocacy | Substance Abuse
Specific Side Effects: Blood Disorders | Bone Problems | Cognitive Problems | Eating Problems | Edema | Electrolyte Imbalance | Fatigue | Gastrointestinal Problems | Hair Loss | Infection and Fever | Mental Health Problems | Nausea and Vomiting | Nervous System Problems | Oral Complications | Organ Problems | Pain | Sexual Problems | Skin Problems | Sleeping Problems | Weight Changes )
| Blood Disorders | |
| Bleeding and Clotting Problems | |
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Bruising and Bleeding:CancerConnect |
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Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Counts):CancerConnect |
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Blood Clots:CancerConnect |
| Low Blood Cell Counts | |
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Low Blood Cell Counts:Mayo Clinic |
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Low Blood Counts:CancerConnect |
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Managing Bone Marrow Suppression:Lucile Packard Children's Hospital |
| Low Red Blood Cells | |
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Anemia:CancerConnect |
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Patient Guide: Epoetin and Darbepoetin Treatment:ASCO |
| Low White Blood Cells | |
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Neutropenia:Oncolink |
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Low White Blood Counts (Neutropenia):CancerConnect |
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Neutropenia:Oncology Nursing Society |
| Bone Problems | |
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Bone Complications and Cancer:CancerConnect |
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Bone Pain:CancerConnect |
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Bone Loss:CancerConnect |
| Cognitive Problems | |
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Chemo Brain:Mayo Clinic |
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Forgetfulness:CancerConnect |
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Confusion:CancerConnect |
| Eating Problems | |
| Appetite Loss | |
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No Appetite? How to Get the Nutrition You Need:Mayo Clinic |
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Poor Appetite/Feeling Full Early:CancerConnect |
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Anorexia and Weight Loss:CancerConnect |
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Anorexia:Oncology Nursing Society |
| Chewing and Swallowing Problems | |
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Difficulty Chewing:ASCO |
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Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia):ASCO |
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See also Digestive System, Dysphagia |
| Dry Mouth | |
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Dry Mouth:CancerConnect |
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Dry Mouth (Xerostomia):ASCO |
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See also Dental and Oral Health, Dry Mouth |
| Mouth Sores | |
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See Oral Complications, Mucositis |
| Taste Changes | |
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Taste Changes:CancerConnect |
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Taste Changes:ASCO |
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What to Do When Nothing Tastes Right:Mayo Clinic |
| Edema (Fluid Retention) | |
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Water Retention:CancerConnect |
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Edema (Fluid Retention):ASCO |
| Ascites | |
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Fluid in the Abdomen (Ascites):ASCO |
| Lymphedema | |
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Lymphedema:CancerConnect |
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Fluid in the Arms or Legs (Lymphedema):ASCO |
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Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery:UpToDate Patient Information |
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Arm Lymphedema:breastcancer.org |
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Exercise and Lymphedema:Oncolink |
| Pleural Effusion | |
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See Lung Problems |
| Electrolyte Imbalance | |
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Electrolyte Imbalance:CancerConnect |
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Hypercalcemia:ASCO |
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Hypercalcemia:CancerConnect |
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Tumor Lysis Syndrome:CancerConnect |
| Fatigue | |
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Cancer Fatigue: Why It Occurs and How To Cope:Mayo Clinic |
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Cancer-Related Fatigue:Oncolink |
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Finding New Ways to Cope With Fatigue:CancerCare |
| Gastrointestinal Problems | |
| Constipation | |
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Constipation:CancerConnect |
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Managing Symptoms: Constipation:Oncolink |
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Constipation:ASCO |
| Diarrhea | |
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Diarrhea: Cancer-Related Causes and How to Cope:Mayo Clinic |
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Managing Symptoms: Diarrhea:Oncolink |
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Managing Diarrhea:CancerCare |
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Chemotherapy-Induced Diarrhea:CancerConsultants |
| Enteritis (Intestinal Inflammation) | |
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Radiation Enteritis:NCI |
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Food Tolerances After Radiation Treatment:Nutrition Research Newsletter |
| Other Problems | |
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Abdominal Pains:CancerConnect |
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Heartburn:CancerConnect |
| Infection and Fever | |
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Infections in Individuals with Cancer:ACS |
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Fever/Infection:CancerConnect |
| Mental Health Problems | |
| General Information | |
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Cancer Survivors: Managing Your Emotions After Cancer Treatment:Mayo Clinic |
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See also Cognitive Problems |
| Anxiety | |
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Anxiety:CancerConnect |
| Depression | |
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Depression and Anxiety:CancerConnect |
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Depression:Oncology Nursing Society |
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Depression:ASCO |
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | |
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder:CancerConnect |
