Astrocytoma
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bone marrow transplant
chemotherapy
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anorexia
diet
pain in adults
pain in children
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Astrocytoma Home Care
Home care for an astrocytoma includes:
Follow
an exercise plan
developed with your doctor.
Acetaminophen
for pain
Take prescription medications as directed.
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Astrocytoma Home Care: Anorexia
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Last Updated: Feb 26, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Astrocytoma References:
Guha A, Mukherjee J. Advances in the biology of astrocytomas. Curr Opin Neurol. 2004 Dec;17(6):655-62.
Ichimura K, Ohgaki H, Kleihues P, Collins VP. Molecular pathogenesis of astrocytic tumours. J Neurooncol. 2004 Nov;70(2):137-60.
See SJ, Gilbert MR. Anaplastic astrocytoma: diagnosis, prognosis, and management. Semin Oncol. 2004 Oct;31(5):618-34.
