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Coping With Head and Neck Cancer

An important step in managing your head and neck cancer and its treatment is to be informed. Cancer is a complex and challenging disease that is treated in many different ways. The more you know about your head and neck cancer diagnosis, treatment options and possible side effects, the easier it will be to talk with your health care team to determine the best treatment plan for you. Head and neck cancer can affect all areas of your life, below is a list of resources to help with your general concerns:

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How Do I Talk to My Kids About My Cancer Diagnosis?

You were diagnosed with cancer and have to decide how to tell your kids. How do you explain cancer to children? How do you help guide them through your treatment? We know that supporting your children through this process can be a daunting task. Here are some ideas, activities, and resources, including insights from parents with cancer, to help you navigate this part of your cancer journey.
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Hope: What Motivates Us to Go Forward

"By definition," Lillie Shockney says, "hope is something in the future, something that motivates us to go forward in some manner. When someone is facing cancer, it's important from the outset to learn what that person's life goals and hopes are and to think about whether these hopes can be fulfilled. Are they realistic? Sometimes, you have to step back and take a different path."

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test that measures the number of different types of blood cells in a sample of your blood.

Red blood cells (also called RBCs and erythrocytes) contain the protein hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Having low red blood cells is called anemia.

Common Types of Bone Cancer

Common Types of Bone Cancer

Osteosarcoma

This cancer, one of the primary and most common bone tumors, arises from osteoid tissue in the bone and is most often found in the knee and upper arm. It is most often found in young people (aged 10-30) but also can be exhibited in older people (aged 60-70.)

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Pain & Neuropathy

Pain and neuropathy are common side effects of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Because cancer can also cause pain, the pain can be distressing, raising concerns about recurrence. Find tips for talking about your pain with your healthcare team and ways to cope with pain.
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Skin & Nail Changes

Most skin and nail changes resulting from cancer treatment are minor and will get better once you have completed treatment. If you experience any severe redness or blistering, however, you should let your doctor or nurse know immediately.