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  • Cervical Cancer: Radiation

    Radiation therapy or radiotherapy is often used as part of treatment for cervical cancer. Radiation uses beams of energy to kill the cancer cells.

  • Cervical Disk Rupture

    The vertebrae in your spine are cushioned by soft disks. When one of the disks in your neck—the cervical area of your spine—ruptures, the result can be neck pain. Watch this video to find out the possible causes and recommended treatment.

  • Children Living with a Rheumatic Disease

    Detailed information on living with a rheumatic disease.

  • Choosing a Rehabilitation Unit/CARF

    Rehab services are provided in many different places, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health centers. Read on to learn about what to look for when choosing a rehab facility and services.

  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Radiation Therapy

    Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. Radiation therapy is also called radiotherapy. Its goal is to kill cancer cell or shrink tumors.

  • Community Re-Entry

    One of the main goals of rehabilitation is to prepare the patient for life after discharge.

  • Cystic Fibrosis and the Reproductive System

    Detailed information on cystic fibrosis and its effect on the reproductive system.

  • Cystic Fibrosis and the Respiratory System

    Detailed information on cystic fibrosis and its effect on the respiratory system.

  • Elbow Replacement

    Elbow arthritis can be caused by injury or age. Learn more about the condition, and when surgery may help.

  • Endometrial Cancer: Radiation Therapy

    Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses strong beams of X-ray energy to kill and damage cancer cells.