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.
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.
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.
If you have a heart condition, your healthcare provider may recommend a cardiac rehab program to help you recover. This video tells you more about cardiac rehab and how it can help.
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.
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.
Detailed information on cystic fibrosis and its effect on the respiratory system
Elbow arthritis can be caused by injury or age. Learn more about the condition, and when surgery may help.