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autonomic neuropathy -- a disease of the non-voluntary, non-sensory ner vous system affecting mostly the internal organs such as the bladder muscles, the cardiovascular system, the digestive tract, and the genital organs. axillary dissection -- surgery to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region.
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A chronic condition is one that is longstanding, and not easily or quickly resolved. clinical practice guidelines -- systematically defined statements to assist prac titioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances.
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In studies of gene therapy for cancer, researchers are trying to improve the body's natural ability to fight the disease or to make the cancer cells more sensitive to other kinds of therapy. genetic testing -- analyzing DNA to look for a genetic alteration that may indicate an increased risk for developing a specific disease or disorder.
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lymphedema -- a condition in which excess fluid collects in tissue and causes swelling. It may occur in the arm or leg after lymph vessels or lymph nodes in the underarm or groin are removed or treated with radiation.
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primary care provider -- provider who manages a person's health care over time. A primary care provider is able to give a wide range of care, including prevention and treatment, can discuss cancer treatment choices, and can refer a patient to a specialist.
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Ra diation may come from a machine outside the body (external-beam radiation therapy) , or it may come from radioactive material placed in the body near cancer cells (internal radiation therapy, implant radia tion, or brachytherapy)
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coordination between specialists and primary care providers to ensure that all of the survivor's health needs are met. survivorship research -- cancer survivorship research encompasses the physi cal, psychosocial, and economic sequelae of cancer diagnosis and its treatment among both pediatric and adult survivors of cancer.
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third-party payors -- entities that pay for health care, but are not the direct recipient of care. Includes insurers, employers, and the local, state, and federal governments (through Medicare, Medicaid, and other pro grams)
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