Cancer Related Brain Fog
Both cancer and cancer treatment can cause concentration and memory problems (called "brain fog" or "chemo brain"). This pamphlet explains what "brain fog" is, what causes it, and how it is treated.
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Both cancer and cancer treatment can cause concentration and memory problems (called "brain fog" or "chemo brain"). This pamphlet explains what "brain fog" is, what causes it, and how it is treated.
This guide will help you manage some aspects of life after cancer treatment and provides information on ways to take care of your health. Topics include managing side effects after treatment, cancer screening and other tests, and living well after cancer.
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. If it is caught early, melanoma is curable. Topics include how to check for melanoma, diagnosis, and treatment. What to expect before, during, and after surgery is explained.
This pamphlet explains how to care for your pleural catheter. It also has information about what a pleural effusion is, how it is treated, draining, problems with draining, and signs of infection.
This pamphlet describes why you were referred for a colposcopy test, what will happen during and after the appointment, including next steps based on test results.
A Pap test checks for cell changes on the cervix and is an important screening test for cervical cancer. This pamphlet explains the different results and next steps.
Guidelines for cervical screening are explained including who should be screened and how often.
This pamphlet explains chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR T-cell therapy). Topics include phases of CAR T-cell therapy, staying in the hospital, program guidelines, the therapy schedule, and more.
If you have chronic liver disease, you may be at higher risk for liver cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer. This pamphlet discusses the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HCC.
This pamphlet explains what combination therapy is and how it works, and includes questions to ask your health care team.