Causas del cáncer
La palabra "cáncer" asusta. Prácticamente todos conocemos a alguien que se enfermó gravemente o murió a causa del cáncer. La mayoría de las veces, el cáncer afecta a las personas mayores. No son [... more]
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General Information About Late Effects
Late effects are treatment-related health problems that appear months or years after treatment has ended. The risk of developing late effects is related to the type of cancer or type of treatment. The treatment of cancer may damage healthy cells ... [... more]
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Comprehensive Cancer Information
Accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive cancer information from the U.S. government's principal agency for cancer research. A to Z List of Cancers Cancers by Body Location/System Latin American Cancer Program NCI Funded Research Portfolio Colon and ... [... more]
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The Pediatric Oncology Branch (POB)
Survival rates for childhood cancer have risen sharply over the past 25 years. In the United States, more than 80 percent of children with cancer are alive 5 years after diagnosis, compared with about 62 percent in the mid-1970s (1). Much of this ... [... more]
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CureSearch
CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation and Children' s Oncology Group are partners in the search to cure childhood cancer; each with vital responsibilities concerning research; care; public awareness and fundraising. [... more]
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When and Where Is Chemo Given?
The term chemotherapy, or chemo, refers to the use of medications to treat cancer. This article explains how chemotherapy works and what to expect when getting treatment. There are many different ways that teens are given chemo medications, ... [... more]
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Cancer Basics
Get the basics on cancer and cancer treatments in this article. Most people don't usually associate cancer with teens. Cancer is more common in adults, so it's likely that you know someone who has had it, such as an older relative or someone in a ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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Find a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
Pediatric Blood and Cancer Results of Last Search Meeting Registration Join/Renew New Search [... more]
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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