Detailed information on the adrenal gland, its anatomy and function
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Adrenal cancer is a rare cancer that begins in the adrenal glands. Read on to learn more about the adrenal glands, and types of tumors found there.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have adrenal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's what you can expect.
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An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test used to assess the organs and structures in the belly. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the test.
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The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. It's one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat cancer. Learn about the stages of adrenal cancer.
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There are several treatment choices for adrenal cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a few factors.
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Being told you have adrenal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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Adrenal cancer is a rare cancer that starts in the adrenal glands. You have 2 adrenal glands. One sits on top of each kidney. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Detailed information on how the digestive system works, including a full-color, labeled illustration of the digestive system.
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The anus is the last part of the digestive tract. Learn more about its anatomy, including where anal cancer is likely to start.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have anal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.
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Being told you have anal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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Different types of treatment have different goals. Learn about anal cancer treatments and their goals, so you can choose the one that's best for you.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemo is used to treat anal cancer.
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Here is a list of questions to ask your healthcare provider about treatment for anal cancer.
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The anus is the last part of the digestive tract. Most anal cancers start in the cells that make the inside lining of the anus. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Detailed anatomical description of the biliary system, including a full-color labeled illustration.
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Cancer starts when cells in the body change (mutate) and grow out of control. To help understand what happens when you have cancer, it helps to look at how your body normally works.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bile duct cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.
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A CT scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and computer technology to make images of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays.
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The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Your healthcare provider uses exams and tests to find out the size of the cancer and where it is.
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Make sure you ask how the treatment will change your daily life, including your diet, and how you will look and feel after treatment. Ask how successful the treatment is expected to be, and what the risks and possible side effects are.
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Chemotherapy (or chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells.
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Radiation therapy is also called radiotherapy. Its goal is to kill or shrink cancer cells.
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Surgery is often the first choice to treat bile duct cancer. The goal is to remove all of the cancer.
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In some cases of bile duct cancer, the cancer may block the bile duct. The healthcare provider may put in a stent or a catheter to help clear the duct.
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Nausea, vomiting, or changes in food’s taste or smell all may contribute to you losing your appetite. Sometimes, the cancer treatment itself will make you feel like not eating.
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Bile duct cancer is rare. It starts in the cells of the bile ducts. The bile ducts are a network of tiny tubes that connect the liver and the gallbladder to the small intestine. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower belly. Learn about its anatomy.
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A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn which risk factors are linked with bladder cancer.
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Cystoscopy is a procedure that lets the healthcare provider view the urinary tract, particularly the bladder, the urethra, and the openings to the ureters. Cystoscopy can help find problems with the urinary tract. This may include early signs of cancer, infection, narrowing, blockage, or bleeding.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bladder cancer, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn how bladder cancer is diagnosed.
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Here are some questions to ask your healthcare providers about treatment for bladder cancer.
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Several types of treatment may be used for bladder cancer. Learn about the choices your healthcare provider may suggest.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how this type of treatment is used for bladder cancer.
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Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses rays of energy. Learn how radiation is used in bladder cancer.
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Learn about the different types of surgery you may have for bladder cancer.
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Immunotherapy is sometimes used to make the body's own immune system fight cancer. Your healthcare provider may suggest this treatment if you have early-stage, superficial bladder cancer.
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Sometimes cancer treatment causes temporary changes in the way foods taste. Read on to learn ways to make food taste more desirable.
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Bladder cancer most often starts in the cells that make the inside lining of the bladder. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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A typical bone in your body contains 3 types of tissue - a hard outer tissue, a sponge-like inner tissue, and smooth tissue at the ends.
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Primary bone cancer is cancer that begins in your bones. This type of cancer is rare. It occurs more often in children and teens than in adults.
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X-rays use invisible electromagnetic energy beams to make images of internal tissues, bones, and organs. Standard X-rays are done for many reasons, including diagnosing tumors or bone injuries.
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This procedure may be used to diagnose back or neck pain, fractures or broken bones, arthritis, degeneration of the disks, tumors, or other problems.
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Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. Read on for a helpful list of questions that you can bring to your appointments.
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A look at the types of treatment for primary bone cancer, and the goals of treatment.
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Primary bone cancer is cancer that starts in your bones. It is also sometimes just called bone cancer. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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The brain is an important organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, respiration, and every process that regulates your body.
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A brain tumor starts when cells in the brain change and grow out of control. As they continue to grow, they form a mass of cells that becomes a tumor.
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed images of organs and structures within the body, in this case, the brain and spine. MRI is used to help diagnose a health problem.
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Computed tomography is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than standard X-rays.
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Many different types of treatment can be used for brain tumors. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors.
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Chemotherapy uses medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines attack and kill cells that divide rapidly. Some of these rapidly dividing cells are cancer, but others are normal cells in the body.
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Brain tumors may affect how you think, reason, and remember. Many people with brain tumors also have problems with concentration, language skills, and memory.
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One way to reach out is to provide emotional support or help your loved one find an appropriate source of social support. Many people who have brain tumors find it helpful to talk to others who have been through a similar diagnosis and treatment program.
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Brain cancer includes primary and secondary tumors. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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A closer look at the structure of the breast.
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Breast cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Women with early breast cancer usually don't have pain or notice any breast changes caused by the cancer. This is why routine screening tests are so important.
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If you are believed to be at risk for a hereditary cancer syndrome, genetic testing can be helpful. It can be used to look for the gene changes linked to these syndromes.
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People with this syndrome have dark moles around the mouth, nose, and eyes, as well as multiple polyps in the intestines.
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Breast cancer in men is rare—less than 1% of all breast cancer occurs in men.
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Breast cancer is 1 of the most common types of cancer in women in the U.S. Once breast cancer occurs, cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body, making it life-threatening. The good news is that breast cancer is often found early, before it has spread.
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It is important to remember that a lump or other changes in the breast, or an abnormal area on a mammogram, may be caused by cancer or by other, less serious problems.
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These questions can help you work with your healthcare provider and make good decisions about your cancer care.
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The good news is that breast cancer can be treated successfully. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or any combination of these. Here's a closer look at each.
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Chemotherapy may be able to cure breast cancer. If a cure isn't possible, chemotherapy may help keep the cancer from growing or spreading. Or it may help ease symptoms caused by cancer and improve your quality of life.
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Radiation therapy is a breast cancer treatment choice that often uses X-rays to kill cancer cells. There are several ways to give radiation therapy to the breast cancer cells.
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Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible is the main treatment for breast cancer. Today, women have many surgical options and choices.
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Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) is sometimes called a lumpectomy or a partial mastectomy. It may be done as part of a treatment plan for breast cancer. With BCS, only the part of the breast that has cancer is removed.
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For some types of breast cancer, hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, can also cause breast cancer cells to grow. In these cases, hormone therapy is used to help prevent the growth, spread, and recurrence of breast cancer.
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Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that target parts of cancer cells that make them unlike normal cells. They do this without affecting most normal, healthy cells.
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Clinical trials are studies managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses. They develop and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases.
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Breast cancer can make you feel as though your body has failed you. But research shows that exercise can help you regain some control over your body and your life.
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If you have osteoporosis, your bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for breaking these bones.
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.Some people find that the powerful medicines used for chemotherapy treatment make them not able to think clearly or have a "fuzzy memory." If you've noticed this, it's not all in your head. It's real, something that people with cancer often call "chemobrain" or "chemo fog." Read on to learn more.
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A look at specific things that may increase your chance of having breast cancer.
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To keep track of your breast health, you should get a yearly clinical exam and mammograms as directed by your healthcare provider.
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Ductal carcinoma is the most common type of breast cancer. It starts in the ducts of the breast. Cancer can start in other parts of the breast, too. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) is cancer that starts in an unknown area and has already spread by the time it's diagnosed.
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Because healthcare providers don't know the why, how, or where of cancer of unknown primary origin (CUP), it's hard to identify risk factors for it.
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Being told you have cancer of unknown primary (CUP) can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have cancer of unknown primary (CUP), you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. These tests will be used to try to find the place the cancer started.
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You may get just 1 type of treatment or a combination of treatments. Treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or surgery.
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Chemotherapy can shrink tumors. It can also help ease symptoms the cancer is causing. It may even make some tumors go away.
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Radiation may be used to treat the symptoms of cancer of unknown primary (CUP). Sometimes radiation may also be used to cure the cancer if it hasn't spread too far.
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During surgery, your healthcare provider removes a tumor or tumors from your body. Most of the time, they try to take out all the cancer and some of the normal tissue around it.
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In carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), doctors can’t tell where the cancer started. CUP has already spread by the time it’s diagnosed. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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People who have AIDS are much more likely to get certain types of cancer than people without the disease.
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The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva.
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Many women don't have symptoms of cervical cancer. Sometimes your healthcare provider may first see signs of cancer during a routine cervical cancer screening.
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Cervical cancer can be treated. Treatment can be used to cure the cancer or control it to keep it from spreading. It can also help control symptoms or problems the cancer is causing.
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Detailed information on the different ways that chemotherapy is used to treat cancer.
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Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer because you can control the risk factors. Here's what you need to know.
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Chlamydia is the most frequently reported infectious disease in the U.S. Anyone who has sex is at risk for chlamydia.
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Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either your colon or your rectum. These make up the lower part of your digestive tract. In most cases, cancer does not start in both the colon and rectum. But both types of cancer have a lot in common. So they are often called colorectal cancer.
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Some risk factors are out of your control, such as your age or family history. But some risk factors--such as diet and exercise--are factors you can control.
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Detailed information on the most common tests and procedures used to diagnosis digestive disorders
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Your healthcare provider might believe you have colorectal cancer based on the results of a routine screening test. Or you might have symptoms that could be caused by colorectal cancer. You will need certain exams and tests to be sure.
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There are various treatment choices for colorectal cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type, size, location, and stage of your cancer. Factors also include your age, overall health, and what side effects you’ll find acceptable.
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Be prepared to talk with your healthcare providers about your colorectal cancer treatment.
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Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, is a way to treat colorectal cancer. The goal of radiation therapy is to kill cancer cells by directing strong X-rays at the site of the tumor.
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Surgery is often part of the treatment for colorectal cancer. Different kinds of surgery may be done. Which type you have depends on the type of cancer, where it is, how much it has spread, and other factors.
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Targeted therapy medicines attack specific proteins or cell functions that help cancer cells grow. Like chemotherapy, these medicines work throughout the body, but they work in different ways. This means they can sometimes be helpful even if chemotherapy isn’t working.
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Some people with colorectal cancer or other bowel problems may need a colostomy. This is when surgery is done to change the way food wastes leave the body. Living with a colostomy is a major change. But knowing what to expect and how to deal with it can help you adjust.
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Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either your colon or your rectum. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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The uterus is part of the female reproductive system. You may know it as the womb.
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Endometrial cancer starts in the cells that form the inner lining of the uterus.
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An endometrial biopsy is a procedure to take a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.
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Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also remove one or both ovaries, and the fallopian tubes. In some cases, they may remove other parts of the reproductive system.
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Detailed information on hormone therapy as 1 type of cancer treatment.
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Uterine sarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the muscular wall of the uterus (myometrium). Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Esophageal cancer is cancer that starts in your esophagus. This is the tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach.
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Being told you have esophageal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. Know that you have people on your healthcare team who can help.
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CT scan is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, soft tissues, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays.
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After you're diagnosed with esophageal cancer, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer.
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There are many treatment choices for esophageal cancer. Learn which treatments may be a choice for you.
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Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. Here are some questions to ask during your appointments.
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Chemotherapy is part of the treatment for many people with esophageal cancer if they're healthy enough to get it.
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. Radiation is often part of the treatment for esophageal cancer. Learn why your healthcare provider may advise this treatment.
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Laser therapy can be used to cut a very tiny area to remove very small cancers without damaging surrounding tissue. Lasers also are used to apply heat to tumors to shrink them. They are sometimes used with medicines that are activated by laser light to kill cancer cells.
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Surgery can sometimes be used to treat esophageal cancer. The type you have depends on where the cancer is, how much it's spread, your overall health, and other factors.
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Targeted therapy medicines attack specific proteins or cell functions that help cancer cells grow.
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Cancer of the esophagus can narrow your esophagus, making it difficult or painful to swallow and take in the nutrition you need. You can get help from an important member of your treatment team: the nutrition specialist.
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Neutropenia is a condition in which the body has a very low number of white blood cells. Because white blood cells attack harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi, neutropenia increases the risk for infections.
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The esophagus is the tube that carries food and liquid from your mouth to your stomach. Esophageal cancer starts in cells that make up the inner lining layer of the esophagus. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Ewing Sarcoma is a type of cancer that tends to start in the bone. Learn more.
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A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for Ewing sarcoma.
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A bone scan is an imaging test used to look at the skeleton. It is done to find areas of physical and chemical changes in bone. A bone scan may also be used to see if treatment of certain conditions is working.
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Computed tomography is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs.
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There are various treatment choices for Ewing sarcoma. Learn about the different treatment choices.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn more about how chemo is used to treat Ewing sarcoma.
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Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all the information. Here are some questions to ask during appointments.
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Ewing sarcoma is a type of cancer that most often starts in the bone. It can also start in soft tissues. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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The structures of the eye include the cornea, iris, pupil, macula, retina, and the optic nerve.
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Cancer is when cells in the body change and grow out of control. Learn about the different types of eye cancer.
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The treatment choices for eye cancer depend on the type of cancer, the size and location of the tumor, the results of lab tests, and the stage (extent) of the disease. Learn more about eye cancer treatment choices.
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Primary eye cancer is a very rare kind of cancer that starts somewhere in or on the eye or in the skin of cells around the eye. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for gallbladder cancer.
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The symptoms of gallbladder cancer usually don't occur until the tumor is big or the cancer has spread. Learn about the symptoms of this type of cancer.
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Learn details about ERCP, a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have gallbladder cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.
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There are many treatment choices for gallbladder cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the location and stage of the cancer.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. It can help some people with gallbladder cancer.
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Gallbladder cancer starts in the cells that form the gallbladder. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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There are many types of head and neck cancer. Here's an overview of the common types and the part of the body they affect.
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Some risk factors, such as family history, may not be in your control. But others may be things you can change. Knowing the risk factors can help you make choices that might lower your risk.
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed pictures of organs and structures within the body. It is used to diagnose health problems.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have head and neck cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's a look at what you can expect.
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An overview of common treatments for head and neck cancer.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn about when chemotherapy is used to treat head and neck cancer, and what to expect.
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After a diagnosis of head and neck cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer.
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All tobacco products, from cigarettes to snuff, contain toxins, carcinogens, and nicotine, an addictive substance.
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Head and neck cancer is the term given to cancers that start in the head and neck region. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer. It starts in the lymphatic system and can spread to other parts of your body. Learn about the different types of Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Most risk factors for Hodgkin lymphoma are things that you can't change, such as your age and family history. But it's important to know what the risk factors are, and to talk with your healthcare provider if you have any.
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After a diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. The test results help your providers decide the best ways to treat the cancer.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you may have Hodgkin lymphoma, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's what you need to know.
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There are many treatment choices for Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), also called Hodgkin disease.
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Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects.
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Hodgkin lymphoma is cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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In Kaposi sarcoma (KS), cancer develops from the cells that line lymph or blood vessels. Read on to learn about the different types of KS.
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Anyone can get Kaposi sarcoma. But there are some factors that can increase your risk.
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Colonoscopy is a procedure that lets your healthcare provider check the inside of your entire large intestine or colon.
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Read on to learn about your treatment options for Kaposi sarcoma.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Here's how chemo is used to treat Kaposi sarcoma.
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In Kaposi sarcoma (KS), cancer starts in the cells that form the lining of lymph or blood vessels. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Detailed anatomical description of the urinary system, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations.
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These things may raise your risk for kidney cancer: advancing age, smoking, and contact with certain chemicals.
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An intravenous pyelogram is an imaging test used to look at the kidneys and ureters. The ureters are the narrow tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
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A helpful introduction to kidney cancer.
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Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It helps to be prepared. Here's a list of questions you can bring to your appointments.
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There are different treatment choices for kidney cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type, size, location, and stage of your cancer.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Here's what you need to know about chemotherapy for kidney cancer.
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Radiation therapy doesn't work as well as other methods for treating kidney cancer. But in some cases, it may be the preferred treatment.
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Surgery is the most common treatment for kidney cancer. The goal is to take out the tumor or tumors.
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Ablation therapy is a type of treatment that kills cancer cells. It is a newer treatment for kidney cancer. Here's what you need to know.
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Immunotherapy is a treatment that use medicines to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. It’s not the same as chemotherapy (chemo).
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A helpful guide to kidney cancer, from symptoms and diagnosis to getting a second opinion and types of treatment.
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Read on for a detailed look at the parts that make up the ear, nose, and throat.
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Otolaryngology focuses on medical and surgical treatment for people who have disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have laryngeal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.
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Being told you have laryngeal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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There are various treatment choices for laryngeal cancer. Which one may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the size, location, and stage of your cancer.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn about some of the chemotherapy medicines used to treat laryngeal cancer, how they are given, and possible side effects.
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Speech therapy usually begins before you leave the hospital. Once the healthcare provider gives approval, the SLP will begin speech lessons with you. To speak, you may need esophageal speech, an artificial larynx, or a transesophageal puncture (TEP). Each is described here.
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Laryngeal cancer starts in the voice box (larynx), which is located in your neck. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Detailed information on blood, including components of blood, functions of blood cells, and common blood tests.
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Leukemia is cancer that starts in the bone marrow. When you have leukemia, your body makes too many blood cells, and they aren't normal.
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A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.
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A lumbar puncture (LP) or spinal tap may be done to diagnose or treat a condition.
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Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia.
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Chemotherapy is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute myeloid leukemia.
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A helpful look at the symptoms of acute lymphocytic leukemia.
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Read on to learn more about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This type of leukemia starts in very early or premature forms of white blood cells called lymphocytes. These immature cells are called lymphoblasts, or just blasts. As the blasts grow, they can crowd out the normal cells in the bone marrow.
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After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests to confirm your diagnosis.
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Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared.
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There are many treatment choices for acute lymphocytic leukemia. The best one for you depends on a number of factors.
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It is sometimes used along with chemotherapy (chemo) to treat ALL.
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Your healthcare provider may advise a stem cell transplant for acute lymphocytic leukemia. Read on to learn the details of this procedure.
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Detailed information on acute myelogenous leukemia, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Leukemia is cancer that starts in the bone marrow, which is where new blood cells are made. The bone marrow is a thick, sponge-like tissue in the center of certain bones. Read on to learn more.
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After a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the leukemia and how to treat it.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have AML, you will need certain exams and tests to make sure.
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Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Read on for some questions to ask during your appointments.
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There are many treatment choices for acute myeloid leukemia. The best one for you depends on a number of factors.
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Stem cells are immature cells that live in your bone marrow. They're the starter cells for all types of blood cells. A stem cell transplant uses stem cells to replace bone marrow that contains cancer.
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Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is a subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). APL is treated with different medicines than other types of AML.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), you will need certain exams and tests to make sure.
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Being told you have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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After a diagnosis of CLL, you'll likely need some tests. These help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it.
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A detailed look at the stages of CLL, and what they mean.
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There are many treatment choices for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Which one may work best for you?
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Chemo is often the first treatment used for CLL. It's not likely to cure CLL. But it can often help keep it under control. Here's what you need to know.
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Here are some helpful treatment questions to ask during your appointments.
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Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing.
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Many people don't have symptoms when they're diagnosed with CLL. But there are some possible symptoms you should know about. Read on to learn more.
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When you have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), surgery is sometimes done to remove a swollen spleen. But this is rare. This procedure is called a splenectomy.
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Watchful waiting is when treatment isn't started as soon as someone is diagnosed with a disease. Read on to learn why this is used for CLL.
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Stem cells are immature cells that are the starter cells for all types of body cells. A stem cell transplant uses stem cells to replace bone marrow that contains cancer.
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Detailed information on symptoms of chronic myelogenous leukemia.
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Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a type of leukemia that starts in white blood cells that normally help the body fight infections.
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After a diagnosis of CML, you'll likely need other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it.
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During treatment for CML, tests will be done to see how well treatment is working. Testing is done to see if the treatment is destroying leukemia cells.
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A look at the many treatment choices for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
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Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Make a list of questions that you have and bring them to your appointments.
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Chemo is not often used to treat CML. But there are times when healthcare providers may suggest using chemo. Here's what you need to know.
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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.
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In rare cases, CML may be treated with surgery to remove a swollen spleen. This is called a splenectomy. Here's what you need to know.
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Detailed information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ampullary cancer.
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Carcinoid tumor is a rare type of tumor that grows slowly.
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Detailed information on the most common liver function tests, including serum bilirubin test, serum albumin test, serum alkaline phosphatase test, serum aminotransferases, prothrombin time test, alanine transaminase test, aspartate transaminase test, gamm
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A liver biopsy is a test used to diagnose liver conditions. Tissue samples are removed from your liver and checked under a microscope for signs of damage or disease.
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Several types of treatment can be used for liver cancer. Learn about the different choices.
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Systemic therapies are medicines that travel all through the body to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. They may be given right into your blood (as an IV), as a shot, or as pills you take at home.
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Liver cancer is cancer that starts in your liver. There are different kinds of liver cancer, but the most common type in adults is called hepatocellular carcinoma. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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A detailed look at the respiratory system and how it works.
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Diseases caused by smoking kill more than 480,000 people in the U.S. each year. Here's a look at the risks linked to smoking, as well as information to help you quit.
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A computed tomography (CT) scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and a computer to make images or slices of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays.
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Bronchoscopy is a procedure to look directly at the airways in the lungs through a thin, lighted tube (bronchoscope).
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Make a list of questions and bring them to your appointments. Write the answers down in a notebook. Make sure you ask how the treatment will change your daily life, including your diet, and how you will look and feel after treatment.
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Lung cancer can be treated in several ways. Which treatment may work best for you? It depends on a number of things. These include the type, size, location, and stage of your cancer.
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Not everyone with lung cancer needs chemotherapy. But it is part of the standard treatment for most people.
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells.
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Surgery is often part of the treatment for some early-stage lung cancers. Which type you have depends on where the cancer is and how large it is. Read on to learn more.
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A lobectomy is a surgery to remove one of the lobes of the lungs.
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This procedure uses a small needle electrode to send an electrical current to heat and kill cancer cells. The heat also closes nearby blood vessels, limiting bleeding. Read on to learn more about what to expect with this procedure.
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Targeted therapy uses medicines that target specific parts of cancer cells or nearby cells that would normally help the cancer grow and spread. Targeted medicines can sometimes be more helpful than standard chemotherapy (chemo) medicines.
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Screening is the process of looking for cancer in people who don’t have symptoms. Your healthcare provider may advise screening if you have an increased risk for lung cancer. Screening can sometimes find cancer early, when it is likely to be easier to treat.
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Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the cells that make up the lungs. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Mesothelioma is a rare kind of cancer. It starts in the mesothelium. This is a thin lining that surrounds organs in certain parts of the body.
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Anyone can get mesothelioma. But there are some factors that can increase your risk for this type of cancer.
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A mediastinoscopy is a procedure used to examine the mediastinum. This is the space behind the breastbone (sternum). Read on to learn more about the procedure, and what to expect.
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After a diagnosis of mesothelioma, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare team learn more about your cancer.
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Complementary medicine is used along with other therapies. It often serves to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Alternative medicine is used alone, without standard treatment.
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There are many treatment choices for malignant mesothelioma. Learn about the different options.
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Here's a list of questions to ask your healthcare provider when deciding on treatment for malignant mesothelioma.
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The mesothelium is a tissue that covers and protects the outer surface of some organs. Malignant mesothelioma is a rare kind of cancer that starts in the mesothelium. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in your bone marrow. Learn more about this type of cancer.
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Learn about the symptoms multiple myeloma can cause.
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A bone biopsy is a procedure done to remove tissue or cells from the body to be looked at under a microscope.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have multiple myeloma, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about these tests.
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There are various types of treatment for multiple myeloma. Learn more about the choices.
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Learn how chemotherapy is used to treat multiple myeloma.
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Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in plasma cells in your bone marrow. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Lymphoma is a kind of cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. In non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cells in the lymphatic system grow out of control. Learn more about many of the types and subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Some risk factors for non-Hodgkin lymphoma may not be in your control. Others might be things you can change. Knowing the risk factors can help you make choices that might lower your risk.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you may have non-Hodgkin lymphoma, you will need to have certain tests and exams to make a diagnosis. Here's a look at what you can expect.
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It's normal to feel afraid when you are told you have cancer. Your healthcare team is there to answer any questions and to help guide you in making treatment decisions.
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Learn about the different treatment options available for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer treatment can be overwhelming. Read on for some tips on how to get ready for your appointments, and what questions you should ask.
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Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses medicines to destroy cancer cells. It's an important part of treatment for most people with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Here's what you need to know.
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Your doctor may advise external radiation therapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn how this treatment is done, how to prepare for it, and what the possible side effects may be.
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Radioimmunotherapy (RIT) is a type of targeted radiation therapy. The radiation is given as a medicine injected into your blood. Learn more about this therapy and what you should expect.
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Some types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma may be treated with a stem cell transplant. Learn more about this complex treatment and how it is done.
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Immunotherapy, also called biological therapy, is a treatment that uses your body's own immune system to fight non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Oral cancer is cancer that starts in the mouth or throat. Oral cancer is fairly common and very curable if found and treated at an early stage. A healthcare provider or dentist often finds oral cancer in its early stages because the mouth can be easily examined.
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Know the signs of oral cancer. You can check your mouth for early signs of oral cancer. All you need to do is look at your mouth in a mirror.
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Tests after a diagnosis of oral cancer can help your healthcare provider learn more about your cancer to help decide the best treatment.
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The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. The stage of a cancer is one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer.
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Oral cancer is often curable, especially if it is found early. Treatment can also help control oral cancer, meaning it may help control symptoms or reduce its spread. Once you know the type and stage of oral cancer you have, you and your healthcare provider will decide on a treatment plan. Read on to learn more.
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These questions can help you communicate with your healthcare provider and know what to expect for your treatment.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Some normal cells also grow quickly. Because of this, chemotherapy can also harm those cells. This can cause side effects.
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Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses high-energy X-rays. A machine directs the rays of energy to the area of cancer. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this treatment.
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Learn about the surgical choices for treatment of oral cancer.
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Some risk factors for oral cancer, such as family history, may not be in your control. But others may be things you can change. Knowing the risk factors can help you make choices that might lower your risk.
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Oral cancer is cancer that starts in the mouth or throat. Oral cancer is fairly common and very curable if found and treated at an early stage. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Learn the basics of ovarian cancer.
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A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about the risk factors for ovarian cancer.
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The risk for ovarian cancer and skin cancer is increased with basal cell nevus syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.
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A pelvic ultrasound is a scan that looks at the organs and structures in your pelvic area. Read on to learn details about what to expect before, during, and after this scan.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ovarian cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about these tests.
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Learn about the different types of treatment for ovarian cancer.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Learn more about chemo for ovarian cancer.
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Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. Here are some questions to ask your healthcare provider.
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Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the cells in your ovaries or at the end of the fallopian tubes next to an ovary. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Detailed anatomical description of human pancreas, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations.
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Learn the basics of pancreatic cancer, including the types of cancer in the pancreas.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have pancreatic cancer, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn what tests are used to diagnose pancreatic cancer.
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After a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare team learn more about your cancer. Learn which tests you may have.
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Various types of treatment can be used for pancreatic cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. Learn more.
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Learn what questions to ask when deciding on a treatment for pancreatic cancer.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines that kill cancer cells. Learn what happens during chemo for pancreatic cancer.
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. Learn how the treatment is used for pancreatic cancer.
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Surgery can sometimes be used to treat pancreatic cancer. Learn about the different types of operations.
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Pancreatic cancer is cancer that starts in your pancreas. The pancreas is a pear-shaped organ that lies behind the stomach and in front of your spine. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Cancer that starts in cells in the penis is called penile cancer. Penile cancer is rare in the U.S.
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Smoking is a risk factor for penile cancer. You can lower your risk by quitting smoking.
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Many men with penile cancer have early symptoms. But you may have no symptoms until the cancer is in its later stages.
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After a diagnosis of penile cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. The test results can help your healthcare provider decide the best ways to treat your cancer.
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There are various treatment choices for penile cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type of penile cancer you have, your test results, the size of the tumor, its location, and whether it has spread beyond the penis.
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Chemotherapy for penile cancer may be given as a cream or through an IV (intravenous) line. Read on to learn more.
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Cancer that starts in cells in the penis is called penile cancer. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Detailed information on the anatomy and function of the pituitary gland.
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A pituitary tumor is a tumor that grows in the pituitary gland. Most of these tumors are not cancer. But they can greatly affect your health.
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A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to make detailed images of the body. A CT scan shows details of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a pituitary tumor, certain exams and tests will be needed to know for sure. Here's what to expect.
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Medicine can play an important role in treating some types of small pituitary tumors. Read on to learn more about these tumors, and the medicines that are often used.
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A look at the different ways that radiation therapy is used to treat pituitary tumors, along with the types of radiation and side effects.
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In most cases, pituitary tumors are treated using surgery, radiation therapy, or medicines. Learn more about these choices.
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Most pituitary tumors are not cancer (benign). But they can cause the pituitary to make too few or too many hormones, causing problems in the body. Here's what you should know.
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Details about the size, location, and function of the prostate gland, including a diagram.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have prostate cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. A core needle biopsy is the most common way to look for prostate cancer.
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A prostate or rectal ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to look at your prostate or your rectum.
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After a diagnosis of prostate cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer and decide how best to treat it. Here's what you need to know.
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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the U.S. (not counting skin cancer). It's mostly found in older men. And in most cases, it's found before it has spread to other parts of the body.
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The treatment choices for prostate cancer depend on several things. These include your age and overall health, the size and location of the cancer, lab test results, and the stage of the cancer.
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Chemotherapy can be used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Here's what you need to know.
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There are two types of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer. Here's what you need to know about external-beam radiation therapy.
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Prostate cancer may be treated with radiation therapy. It is also called radiotherapy. It works by sending radiation to the cancer sites. This can kill cancer cells or stop them from growing.
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Radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove the prostate gland. During the procedure, the seminal vesicles, nearby tissues, and often some pelvic lymph nodes are also removed.
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A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove parts of the prostate gland through the penis. No cuts (incisions) are needed.
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Cryotherapy involves freezing cancer cells and cutting off their blood supply. Read on to learn more about this treatment.
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Prostate cancer may be treated with hormone therapy. This therapy may be done with medicines. Or surgery may be done to remove the testicles. Here's what you need to know.
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Erectile dysfunction is the inability for the penis to get or stay erect for sex. It's often a side effect of the treatments for prostate cancer. Read on to learn more.
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Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. Bones in the spine, hip, wrist, pelvis, and upper arm are particularly at risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis.
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A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Here's what you need to know about the risk factors for prostate cancer.
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There is no sure way to prevent prostate cancer. Some risk factors for prostate cancer are not within your control. But you can do some things that may help lower your risk of getting prostate cancer.
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Prostate cancer starts in the cells that make up the prostate. The prostate is a male gland about the size and shape of a walnut.
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The skin is the body's largest organ. It serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection.
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Details about melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer.
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Once you're diagnosed with melanoma, you will need more tests. They can help show if the cancer has grown into nearby areas or spread to other parts of the body.
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Diagnosing skin cancer starts with checking out a bump, spot, or other mark on your skin.
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Melanoma can be treated in many ways. Which treatment may work best for you depends on a number of things.
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Make a list of questions and bring them to your appointments. These can cover how to decide on treatment, how to get ready for treatment, and how to cope during treatment.
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Chemotherapy is sometimes used to treat advanced melanomas. But it isn't used as often as it was in the past.
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Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that target the parts of cancer cells that make them unlike normal cells. Targeted medicines for melanoma work on genes and proteins in melanoma cells.
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Radiation therapy is not a common treatment for melanoma, but it can be helpful in some cases. It may be used on its own, or along with other types of treatment.
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Surgery is the most common way to treat melanoma. It might be the only treatment needed for early stage melanomas, and it's often part of the treatment for more advanced cancers.
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Your healthcare provider may suggest immunotherapy if you have advanced melanoma.
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Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it's found early. Read on for detailed information on doing your own skin self-exam.
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Knowing the risk factors for melanoma can help you make choices that might lower your risk. For example, sun exposure is a risk factor, and you can protect yourself from the sun.
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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about melanoma.
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Skin cancer is a disease that begins in the cells of the skin. There are several types of skin cancer (carcinoma). Melanoma is the most serious. But there are others that are known as nonmelanoma skin cancer.
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Being told you have Kaposi sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. It's one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer. Here's what you need to know about the stages of nonmelanoma skin cancer.
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Being told you have skin cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Here's what you need to know about chemotherapy for nonmelanoma skin cancer.
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Radiation therapy uses strong X-rays to kill cancer cells. It may be used on its own, or along with other types of treatment. Here's what you need to know about radiation therapy for nonmelanoma skin cancer.
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Detailed information on skin cancer prevention, including protecting children from the sun.
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This sheet discusses the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, including the use of sunscreen as one skin cancer prevention method.
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Skin cancer is a disease that begins in the cells of the skin. Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Sarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the body's connective tissues. Learn the basics of soft tissue sarcoma.
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A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare tumor of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Being told you have a soft tissue sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a soft tissue sarcoma, you'll need certain exams to be sure. Learn what tests you may need.
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There are many treatment choices for soft tissue sarcoma. Learn about the different choices.
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Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all the information. It helps to be prepared. Here are a list of questions to ask your healthcare providers.
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Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about soft tissue sarcoma.
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The stomach is a J-shaped organ in the upper belly (abdomen). Read on to learn more about the stomach.
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Learn the basics about stomach cancer.
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An upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in your upper GI (gastrointestinal) tract. Read on to learn more about the procedure, including why you might need it, how to get ready for it, and what happens during and after.
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An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series is an imaging test of your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of your small intestine (duodenum). It is done with X-rays. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this test.
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Here are questions to ask your healthcare provider about your treatment for stomach cancer.
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Learn about the different treatment choices for stomach cancer.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemo is used for stomach cancer.
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Learn how radiation may be used to treat stomach cancer.
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Stomach cancer may be treated with surgery. Learn about the different types, and if surgery may be a choice for you.
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Targeted therapy uses medicines that target specific parts of certain types of cancer cells. Learn how this treatment is used for stomach cancer.
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There are different types of stomach cancer. They each grow in different parts of the stomach. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Whether the changes you have are short-term or long lasting, you can find ways to feel good about yourself and to be intimate with your partner. Remember to be patient and give yourself time.
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Cancer that develops in a testicle is called testicular cancer. It is 1 of the most curable forms of cancer.
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After a diagnosis of testicular cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. Read on for more details.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have testicular cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Read on to learn what to expect.
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There are different ways to treat testicular cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type, location, and stage of your cancer.
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Not everyone with testicular cancer needs chemotherapy. But it is an important part of treatment for some men.
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Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. Make a list of questions and bring them to your appointments. Write the answers down in a notebook.
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Cancer that starts in a testicle is called testicular cancer. It is one of the most curable forms of cancer. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Thymus cancer is cancer that starts in the thymus. This is a small organ in the front part of your chest under the breastbone. Learn more about this type of cancer.
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The endocrine system includes not only the pancreas—the organ involved in the development of diabetes—but also the pituitary, thyroid, and other glands.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a thymus tumor, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here are the tests used to diagnose thymus cancer.
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Being told you have thymus cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
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There are many treatment choices for thymus tumors. Learn which ones may be options for you.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemo is used for thymus cancer.
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Talking with healthcare providers about your thymus tumor can be overwhelming. It helps to be prepared. Here are some questions you should ask during your appointments.
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Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. Learn how this treatment is used for thymus cancer.
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Surgery is often used to treat thymus tumors. Different kinds of surgery may be done. Which type you have depends on how much the cancer has spread, and other factors. Learn more.
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The thymus is a small organ in the front part of your chest under the top part of the breastbone. Thymus cancer is rare. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Detailed information on the thyroid gland, including anatomy and function.
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Detailed information on targeted therapy for thyroid tumors.
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A persistent cough is one of the most common symptoms of thyroid cancer. Read on to learn more.
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After a diagnosis of thyroid cancer, you will likely have other tests to help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. The test results help your healthcare providers decide the best ways to treat the cancer.
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Read on for details about the treatment choices for thyroid cancer.
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Read on for a detailed look at how chemotherapy is used to treat thyroid cancer.
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Thyroid cancer starts in the cells of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland helps control hormones in your body and is part of the endocrine system. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. Learn more about this type of cancer.
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Learn which factors increase your risk of urethral cancer.
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If your healthcare provider thinks you might have urethral cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn which tests you may have.
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Urethral cancer is staged based on the part of the urethra that's affected. Learn what the stages mean.
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Learn about your treatment choices for urethral cancer.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how it works for urethral cancer.
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Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. This is the tube that carries urine out of your body. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Read on for a helpful overview of uterine sarcoma.
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Uterine fibroids are tumors in a uterus. They are usually not cancer.
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Dilation and curettage or D&C is surgery to remove abnormal tissues in the uterus.
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Hysteroscopy is the exam of the inside of the cervix and uterus using a thin, lighted, flexible tube called a hysteroscope. Your healthcare provider inserts the device through the vagina.
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Detailed information on biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, or biotherapy.
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There are many treatment choices for uterine sarcoma. Which one may work best for you? It depends on a number of things. These include the stage of your cancer, as well as your age, overall health, and what side effects you'll find acceptable.
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Vaginal cancer starts in the cells of your vagina, also known as the birth canal. The most common type of vaginal cancer develops over many years.
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Cancer of the vagina is rare. Certain factors thought to raise the risk for this type of cancer include advancing age, history of cervical cancer, and infection with the human papillomavirus.
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For a Pap test, your healthcare provider will collect and examine cells from your cervix. The cervix is the opening to the uterus. They will do this test to screen for cervical cancer and other problems.
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Your healthcare provider uses colposcopy to view the opening to the uterus, called the cervix, and the vagina. Your provider uses an instrument with a magnifying lens and a light, called a colposcope.
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Treatment for vaginal cancer may include surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy. Read on to learn more about these options.
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Surgery is the most common way to treat vaginal cancer. Learn more about the types of surgery used for precancer, early-stage cancer, and more advanced vaginal cancers.
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A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Risk factors for a certain type of cancer might include tobacco use, diet, family history, or many other things.
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Once you’re diagnosed with vaginal cancer, you may need more tests. These help your healthcare provider learn more about the cancer and make a treatment plan.
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Vaginal cancer starts in the cells that form the vagina or birth canal. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Read on for a list of questions to ask during your appointments.
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The vulva is the outer part of the female reproductive system. It's also called the external genitalia.
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Learn how vulvar cancer is diagnosed.
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Learn about the stages of vulvar cancer.
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Learn about the different treatment choices for vulvar cancer.
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If you've been recently diagnosed with vulvar cancer, working with your healthcare team and learning about treatment choices can help.
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Learn what tests you may have after being diagnosed with vulvar cancer.
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There is no sure way to prevent vulvar cancer. But there are some things you can do that may help lower your risk of getting vulvar cancer.
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Risk factors for vulvar cancer include smoking, infection with HPV, and advancing age.
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