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Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It is sometimes used along with chemotherapy (chemo) to treat ALL.

Radiation therapy is not often the main treatment for adrenal cancer. But it may be used after surgery to help keep the cancer from returning. It can also be used to treat other body parts where the tumor has spread.

Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Common causes of anaphylaxis are allergies to penicillin, bee stings, aspirin, eggs, peanuts, and nuts. In this video, you'll find out other possible causes, what preventive steps you can take to avoid anaphylaxis, and why emergency treatment is needed.

Angioedema is a skin condition very similar to hives. In hives, raised, red, itchy, irregular bumps appear on the skin. In angioedema, the same thing happens beneath the skin. Instead of being itchy, angioedema is tender or painful. This video offers more details about this condition and how it develops.

Allergic rhinitis is also known as "hay fever." The symptoms can be seasonal, especially in the spring and fall, or year round. In this video, you'll learn what happens when you have allergic rhinitis and what you can do to minimize symptoms.

A detailed look at the respiratory system and how it works.

Audiologists measure and evaluate a person's ability to hear sounds. They specialize in treating people with hearing disorders.

Radiation therapy is also called radiotherapy. Its goal is to kill or shrink cancer cells.

Having certain bile duct or liver diseases can make it more likely for you to develop bile duct cancer.

There are 2 main types of radiation therapy. Healthcare providers can give it from a machine outside the body or from small radioactive pellets placed inside or near the tumor.

Helpful advice on how to maintain your milk production when going back to work.

Detailed information on burns, burn types, classification of burns, burn treatment, and burn rehabilitation

Detailed information on cancer rehabilitation, including members of the rehab team.

Radiation therapy or radiotherapy is often used as part of treatment for cervical cancer. Radiation uses beams of energy to kill the cancer cells.

The vertebrae in your spine are cushioned by soft disks. When one of the disks in your neck—the cervical area of your spine—ruptures, the result can be neck pain. Watch this video to find out the possible causes and recommended treatment.

Detailed information on living with a rheumatic disease.

Rehab services are provided in many different places, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health centers. Read on to learn about what to look for when choosing a rehab facility and services.

Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. Radiation therapy is also called radiotherapy. Its goal is to kill cancer cell or shrink tumors.

One of the main goals of rehabilitation is to prepare the patient for life after discharge.

Detailed information on cystic fibrosis and its effect on the reproductive system.