Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

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Cancer Survivorship
Yale Medicine doctors at our Survivorship Clinic give each patient a roadmap for their treatment and life after cancer.
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Cancer-Related Fatigue
Fatigue is a common side effect of treatment for cancer. Learn more about symptoms and treatment.
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Dyspnea with Advanced Cancers
Dyspnea is a medical term that describes shortness of breath, and a feeling of starving for oxygen. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cancer rehabilitation is a medically supervised program aimed at improving cardiovascular health. Learn more about this treatment.
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Clinical Trials
New drugs and medical treatments need to go through a series tests called clinical trials. This is how new and better treatments are made possible.
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Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Any problem that affects your healthy tissue and organs and arises as a result of cancer treatment is called a cancer treatment side effect.
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Palliative Care for Cancer
Palliative care is a type of care provided while a patient is treated for cancer. Learn about this treatment.
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Stroke
Stroke, a blockage of blood flow to the brain, can cause symptoms ranging from barely noticeable to disabling to death. Fast treatment is vital.
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Primary Brain Tumors
A primary brain tumor is a growth that starts within the brain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Pediatric Chemotherapy
More than 80 percent of children diagnosed with cancer are cured, and chemotherapy is an effective treatment for childhood cancer.