House Call is an OncoLog feature that offers information for patients with cancer and their families and advice on cancer prevention and healthy living.

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• Diagnosis and Treatment
• Screening and Prevention
• Quality of Life

Diagnosis and Treatment

• What Is Pancreatic Cancer? (October 2009)
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• Taking Medicine? Be Aware of Food-Drug Interactions (December 2008)
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• “Seeing” Cancer from the Outside (October 2008)
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• Planning Ahead with Advance Directives (September 2008)
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• A Guide to Radiation Therapy (July/August 2008)
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• Understanding How Cancer Spreads (June 2008)
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• When Diagnosis Meets Denial (May 2006)
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• The Basics of Biopsies (March 2008)
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• Getting the Most From Your Doctor Visit (December 2007)
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• Recognize the Signs of Ovarian Cancer (November 2007)
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Screening and Prevention

• Colorectal Cancer: Life-Saving Options for Early Detection (July-August 2009)
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• Protect and Check Your Skin (May 2009)
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• Saying No to Smoking: When You Need More than Willpower
(November 2008)
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• What You Should Know About Male Cancers (January 2008)
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• Recognize the Signs of Ovarian Cancer (November 2007)
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Quality of Life

• Preparing for a Hospital Stay (September 2009)
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• Hospice: Comforting Care When the End Is Near (June 2009)
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• Integrative Medicine: Understanding Complementary and Alternative Therapies (April 2009)
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• How You Can Help a Seriously Ill Friend (March 2009)
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• Think About Your Medical Needs When Preparing for Natural Disasters (February 2009)
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• Trouble Sleeping? Getting Help Can Improve Your Health (January 2009)
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• Caring for the Caregiver (April 2008)
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• Helping Kids Make Smart Food Choices (February 2008)
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