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I. Age: Birth to 2 years
A. Exam Frequency: Six visits in the first year; two in the second year
B. Preventive Screening:
1. Health history: Medical and family history; developmental and behavioral history
2. Height, weight, and head circumferenc... |
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Your first question may be, "Should I tell my child about the
cancer?" You may want to protect your child, but children usually know when
something is wrong. Your child may not be feeling well, may be seeing the doctor
often, and may have alre... |
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To plan the best treatment, the doctor and treatment team will look at your
child's general health, type of cancer, stage of the disease, age, and many
other factors. Based on this information, the doctor will prepare a treatment
plan that outlines the ... |
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Pain relief, nutrition, treatment for infections, immunizations, bleeding,
transfusions, and dental/mouth care are all part of supportive care. The goal of
supportive care is to prevent or lessen the side effects of the treatment and
the disease. With t... |
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antigens
Substances that cause the immune system to make a specific immune response.
benign (beh-NINE)
Not cancerous; does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the
body.
biological response modifier (by-o-LAHJ-i-kul)
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One of the challenges facing the family of a child who has cancer is going on
with everyday life. Moving forward is not an easy task. It may be hardest during
times of stress: when you find out your child has cancer, when your child is in
the hospital, ... |
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Information about cancer is available from many sources, including the ones
listed here. You may want to check for more information at your local library,
at bookstores, or from support groups in your community
National Cancer Institute Information Reso... |
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When to call the doctor
If you have worried about knowing when to call the doctor, you are not
alone. Parents want to watch closely for any sign that their child may need to
see the doctor but may not be sure what those signs are. They also may worry
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