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Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia
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What is (are) Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia ?
Key Points - Chronic eosinophilic leukemia is a disease in which too many white blood cells (eosinophils) are made in the bone marrow. - Signs and symptoms of chronic eosinophilic leukemia include fever and feeling very tired. Chronic eosinoph...
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Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia
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symptoms
What are the symptoms of Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia ?
Signs and symptoms of chronic eosinophilic leukemia include fever and feeling very tired. Chronic eosinophilic leukemia may not cause early signs or symptoms. It may be found during a routine blood test. Signs and symptoms may be caused by chronic eosinophilic leukemia or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if ...
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Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia
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treatment
What are the treatments for Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia ?
Treatment of chronic eosinophilic leukemia may include the following: - Bone marrow transplant. - Biologic therapy using interferon alfa. - A clinical trial of a new treatment. Check the list of NCI-supported cancer clinical trials that are now accepting patients with chronic eosinophili...
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Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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What is (are) Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?
Key Points - Childhood soft tissue sarcoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in soft tissues of the body. - Soft tissue sarcoma occurs in children and adults. - Having certain diseases and inherited disorders can increase the risk of childhood soft tissue sarcoma. ...
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Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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susceptibility
Who is at risk for Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma? ?
Having certain diseases and inherited disorders can increase the risk of childhood soft tissue sarcoma. Anything that increases your risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesnt mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with...
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Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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symptoms
What are the symptoms of Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?
The most common sign of childhood soft tissue sarcoma is a painless lump or swelling in soft tissues of the body. A sarcoma may appear as a painless lump under the skin, often on an arm, a leg, or the trunk. There may be no other signs or symptoms at first. As the sarcoma gets bigger and presses on nearby organs, nerve...
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Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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exams and tests
How to diagnose Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?
Diagnostic tests are used to detect (find) and diagnose childhood soft tissue sarcoma. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual....
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Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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outlook
What is the outlook for Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - The part of the body where the tumor first formed. - The size and grade of the tumor. - The type of soft tissue sarcoma. - How deep the tumor ...
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Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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stages
What are the stages of Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?
Key Points - After childhood soft tissue sarcoma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Cancer may spread from where it began to other parts of the body. ...
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Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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research
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. This summary section describes treatments that are being studied in clinical trials. It may not mention every new treatment being studied. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website. Gene therapy Gene therap...
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Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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treatment
What are the treatments for Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with childhood soft tissue sarcoma. - Children with childhood soft tissue sarcoma should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating cancer in children. - Treatment for childhood so...
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Male Breast Cancer
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What is (are) Male Breast Cancer ?
Key Points - Male breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. - Radiation exposure, high levels of estrogen, and a family history of breast cancer can increase a mans risk of breast cancer. - Male breast cancer is sometimes caused by inherit...
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Male Breast Cancer
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susceptibility
Who is at risk for Male Breast Cancer? ?
Radiation exposure, high levels of estrogen, and a family history of breast cancer can increase a mans risk of breast cancer. Anything that increases your risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesnt mean that you will not...
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Male Breast Cancer
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inheritance
Is Male Breast Cancer inherited ?
Male breast cancer is sometimes caused by inherited gene mutations (changes).The genes in cells carry the hereditary information that is received from a persons parents. Hereditary breast cancer makes up about 5% to 10% of all breast cancer. Some mutated genes related to breast cancer are more common in certain ethnic ...
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Male Breast Cancer
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symptoms
What are the symptoms of Male Breast Cancer ?
Men with breast cancer usually have lumps that can be felt.Lumps and other signs may be caused by male breast cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you notice a change in your breasts.
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Male Breast Cancer
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exams and tests
How to diagnose Male Breast Cancer ?
Tests that examine the breasts are used to detect (find) and diagnose breast cancer in men. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything...
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Male Breast Cancer
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outlook
What is the outlook for Male Breast Cancer ?
Survival for men with breast cancer is similar to survival for women with breast cancer. Survival for men with breast cancer is similar to that for women with breast cancer when their stage at diagnosis is the same. Breast cancer in men, however, is often diagnosed at a later stage. Cancer found at ...
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Male Breast Cancer
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stages
What are the stages of Male Breast Cancer ?
Key Points - After breast cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the breast or to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Cancer may spread from where it began to other parts of the body. - The foll...
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Male Breast Cancer
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treatment
What are the treatments for Male Breast Cancer ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for men with breast cancer. - Five types of standard treatment are used to treat men with breast cancer: - Surgery - Chemotherapy - Hormone therapy - Radiation therapy - Targeted therapy - Treatment for male bre...
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Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
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What is (are) Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms ?
Key Points - Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms are a group of diseases in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells. - Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms have features of both myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative neoplasms. - There are different t...
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Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
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exams and tests
How to diagnose Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms ?
Tests that examine the blood and bone marrow are used to detect (find) and diagnose myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease such as ...
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Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
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stages
What are the stages of Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms ?
Key Points - There is no standard staging system for myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms. There is no standard staging system for myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms. Staging is the process used to find out h...
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Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
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treatment
What are the treatments for Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms. - Five types of standard treatment are used: - Chemotherapy - Other drug therapy - Stem cell transplant - Supportive care - Targeted therapy - New...
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Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer
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What is (are) Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer ?
Key Points - Oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer are diseases in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the mouth and throat. - The number of new cases of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer and the number of deaths from oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer varies by race and gender. - Diffe...
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Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer
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susceptibility
Who is at risk for Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer? ?
The number of new cases of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer and the number of deaths from oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer varies by race and gender. Over the past ten years, the number of new cases and deaths from oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer slightly increased in white men and women. The number slight...
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Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer
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susceptibility
Who is at risk for Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer? ?
Different factors increase or decrease the risk of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer. Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Anything that decreases your chance of getting a disease is called a protective factor. For information about risk factors and protective factors ...
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Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma
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susceptibility
Who is at risk for Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma? ?
Certain genetic conditions increase the risk of childhood rhabdomyosarcoma. Anything that increases the risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesnt mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your childs doctor if you th...
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Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma
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symptoms
What are the symptoms of Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma ?
A sign of childhood rhabdomyosarcoma is a lump or swelling that keeps getting bigger. Signs and symptoms may be caused by childhood rhabdomyosarcoma or by other conditions. The signs and symptoms that occur depend on where the cancer forms. Check with your child's doctor if your child has any of the following: ...
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Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma
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exams and tests
How to diagnose Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma ?
Diagnostic tests and a biopsy are used to detect (find) and diagnose childhood rhabdomyosarcoma. The diagnostic tests that are done depend in part on where the cancer forms. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, incl...
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Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma
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outlook
What is the outlook for Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - The patient's age. - Where in the body the tumor started. - The size of the tumor at the time of diagnosis. - Whether the tumor has been comp...
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Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma
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What are the stages of Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma ?
Key Points - After childhood rhabdomyosarcoma has been diagnosed, treatment is based in part on the stage of the cancer and sometimes it is based on whether all the cancer was removed by surgery. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Cancer may spread from where it began t...
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Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma
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research
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma ?
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. This summary section describes treatments that are being studied in clinical trials. It may not mention every new treatment being studied. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website. High-dose chemotherapy with ...
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Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma
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treatment
What are the treatments for Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with childhood rhabdomyosarcoma. - Children with rhabdomyosarcoma should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating cancer in children. - Treatment for childhood rhabdomyosarcoma ...
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Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
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What is (are) Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors ?
Key Points - A childhood brain or spinal cord tumor is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the tissues of the brain or spinal cord. - The brain controls many important body functions. - The spinal cord connects the brain with nerves in most parts of the body. - Brain and spinal cord ...
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Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
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causes
What causes Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors ?
The cause of most childhood brain and spinal cord tumors is unknown.
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Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
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symptoms
What are the symptoms of Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors ?
The signs and symptoms of childhood brain and spinal cord tumors are not the same in every child. Signs and symptoms depend on the following: - Where the tumor forms in the brain or spinal cord. - The size of the tumor. - How fast the tumor grows. - The child's age and development. Signs and sym...
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Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
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How to diagnose Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors ?
Tests that examine the brain and spinal cord are used to detect (find) childhood brain and spinal cord tumors. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything ...
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Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
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outlook
What is the outlook for Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery). The prognosis (chance of recovery) depends on the following: - Whether there are any cancer cells left after surgery. - The type of tumor. - Where the tumor is in the body. - The child's age. - Whether the tumor has just been diagnosed or has re...
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Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
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research
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors ?
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. This summary section describes treatments that are being studied in clinical trials. It may not mention every new treatment being studied. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website. High-dose chemotherapy with ...
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Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
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treatment
What are the treatments for Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for children with brain and spinal cord tumors. - Children with brain or spinal cord tumors should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating childhood brain and spinal cord tumors. - Childhoo...
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Colorectal Cancer
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What is (are) Colorectal Cancer ?
Key Points - Colorectal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon or the rectum. - Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. - Different factors increase or decrease the risk of getting colorectal can...
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Colorectal Cancer
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susceptibility
Who is at risk for Colorectal Cancer? ?
Different factors increase or decrease the risk of getting colorectal cancer. Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Anything that decreases your chance of getting a disease is called a protective factor. For information about risk factors and protective factors for colorect...
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Prostate Cancer
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What is (are) Prostate Cancer ?
Key Points - Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the prostate. - Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the United States. Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant...
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Prostate Cancer
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susceptibility
Who is at risk for Prostate Cancer? ?
Prostate cancer is most common in older men. In the U.S., about one out of five men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer do not die of it. See the following PDQ summaries for more information about prostate cancer: - Prostate Cancer Screening - Prostate Cancer...
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Prostate Cancer
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prevention
How to prevent Prostate Cancer ?
Key Points - Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. - The following risk factors may increase the risk of prostate cancer: - Age - Family history of prostate cancer - Race - Hormones - Vitamin E - Folic acid - Dairy and ...
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Prostate Cancer
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susceptibility
Who is at risk for Prostate Cancer? ?
Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. Avoiding cancer risk factors may help prevent certain cancers. Risk factors include smoking, being overweight, and not getting enough exercise. Increasing protective factors such as quitting smoking and exercising may a...
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Prostate Cancer
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research
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Prostate Cancer ?
Cancer prevention clinical trials are used to study ways to prevent cancer. Cancer prevention clinical trials are used to study ways to lower the risk of developing certain types of cancer. Some cancer prevention trials are conducted with healthy people who have not had cancer but who have an increa...
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Primary Myelofibrosis
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What is (are) Primary Myelofibrosis ?
Key Points - Primary myelofibrosis is a disease in which abnormal blood cells and fibers build up inside the bone marrow. - Symptoms of primary myelofibrosis include pain below the ribs on the left side and feeling very tired. - Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatme...
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Primary Myelofibrosis
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symptoms
What are the symptoms of Primary Myelofibrosis ?
Symptoms of primary myelofibrosis include pain below the ribs on the left side and feeling very tired. Primary myelofibrosis often does not cause early signs or symptoms. It may be found during a routine blood test. Signs and symptoms may be caused by primary myelofibrosis or by other conditions. Check with your doctor...
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Primary Myelofibrosis
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outlook
What is the outlook for Primary Myelofibrosis ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options for primary myelofibrosis. Prognosis (chance of recovery) depends on the following: - The age of the patient. - The number of abnormal red blood cells and white blood cells. - The number of blasts in the blood. - Whether there ...
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Primary Myelofibrosis
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treatment
What are the treatments for Primary Myelofibrosis ?
Treatment of primary myelofibrosis in patients without signs or symptoms is usually watchful waiting. Patients with primary myelofibrosis may have signs or symptoms of anemia. Anemia is usually treated with transfusion of red blood cells to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. In addition, anemia may be tre...
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Essential Thrombocythemia
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What is (are) Essential Thrombocythemia ?
Key Points - Essential thrombocythemia is a disease in which too many platelets are made in the bone marrow. - Patients with essential thrombocythemia may have no signs or symptoms. - Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options for essential thrombocythemia. ...
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Essential Thrombocythemia
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symptoms
What are the symptoms of Essential Thrombocythemia ?
Patients with essential thrombocythemia may have no signs or symptoms. Essential thrombocythemia often does not cause early signs or symptoms. It may be found during a routine blood test. Signs and symptoms may be caused by essential thrombocytopenia or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the...
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Essential Thrombocythemia
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outlook
What is the outlook for Essential Thrombocythemia ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options for essential thrombocythemia. Prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - The age of the patient. - Whether the patient has signs or symptoms or other problems related to essential thrombocythemia...
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Essential Thrombocythemia
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treatment
What are the treatments for Essential Thrombocythemia ?
Treatment of essential thrombocythemia in patients younger than 60 years who have no signs or symptoms and an acceptable platelet count is usually watchful waiting. Treatment of other patients may include the following: - Chemotherapy. - Anagrelide therapy. - Biologic therapy using interferon alfa...
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Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer
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prevention
How to prevent Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer ?
Key Points - Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. - The following are risk factors for oral cavity cancer and oropharyngeal cancer: - Tobacco use - Alcohol use - Tobacco and alcohol use - Betel quid or gutka chewing - Personal hi...
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Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer
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susceptibility
Who is at risk for Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer? ?
Key Points - Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. - The following are risk factors for oral cavity cancer and oropharyngeal cancer: - Tobacco use - Alcohol use - Tobacco and alcohol use - Betel quid or gutka chewing - Personal hi...
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Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer
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research
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer ?
Cancer prevention clinical trials are used to study ways to prevent cancer. Cancer prevention clinical trials are used to study ways to lower the risk of certain types of cancer. Some cancer prevention trials are done with healthy people who have not had cancer but who have an increased risk for can...
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Atypical Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
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What is (are) Atypical Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ?
Key Points - Atypical chronic myelogenous leukemia is a disease in which too many granulocytes (immature white blood cells) are made in the bone marrow. - Signs and symptoms of atypical chronic myelogenous leukemia include easy bruising or bleeding and feeling tired and weak. - Certain factors...
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Atypical Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
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symptoms
What are the symptoms of Atypical Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ?
Signs and symptoms of atypical chronic myelogenous leukemia include easy bruising or bleeding and feeling tired and weak. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by atypical CML or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - Shortness of breath. - Pale skin. - ...
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Atypical Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
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outlook
What is the outlook for Atypical Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery). The prognosis (chance of recovery) for atypical CML depends on the number of red blood cells and platelets in the blood.
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Atypical Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
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treatment
What are the treatments for Atypical Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ?
Treatment of atypical chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) may include chemotherapy. Check the list of NCI-supported cancer clinical trials that are now accepting patients with atypical chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR-ABL1 negative. For more specific results, refine the search by using other search features, such as the ...
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Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
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What is (are) Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ?
Key Points - Childhood brain stem glioma is a disease in which benign (noncancer) or malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain stem. - Brain tumors may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). - There are two types of brain stem gliomas in children. - The cause of mos...
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Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
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causes
What causes Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ?
The cause of most childhood brain tumors is unknown.
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Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
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susceptibility
Who is at risk for Childhood Brain Stem Glioma? ?
Anything that increases your risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesnt mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your child's doctor if you think your child may be at risk. Possible risk factors for brain stem glioma...
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Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
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symptoms
What are the symptoms of Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ?
The signs and symptoms of brain stem glioma are not the same in every child. Signs and symptoms depend on the following: - Where the tumor forms in the brain. - The size of the tumor and whether it has spread all through the brain stem. - How fast the tumor grows. - The child's age and development. ...
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Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
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exams and tests
How to diagnose Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ?
Tests that examine the brain are used to detect (find) childhood brain stem glioma. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual. A ...
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outlook
What is the outlook for Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis and treatment options depend on: - The type of brain stem glioma. - Where the tumor is found in the brain and if it has spread within the brain stem. - The age of the child when diagnosed. - Whether or not the ch...
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stages
What are the stages of Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ?
Key Points - The plan for cancer treatment depends on whether the tumor is in one area of the brain or has spread all through the brain. The plan for cancer treatment depends on whether the tumor is in one area of the brain or has spread all thro...
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Childhood Brain Stem Glioma
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research
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ?
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website. Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. For some patients, taking part in ...
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treatment
What are the treatments for Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for children with brain stem glioma. - Children with brain stem glioma should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating childhood brain tumors. - Childhood brain stem gliomas may cause signs ...
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Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor
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What is (are) Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor ?
Key Points - Central nervous system atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain. - Certain genetic changes may increase the risk of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. - The signs and symptoms of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumo...
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Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor
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susceptibility
Who is at risk for Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor? ?
Certain genetic changes may increase the risk of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. Anything that increases the risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesnt mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your child's doctor i...
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Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor
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symptoms
What are the symptoms of Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor ?
The signs and symptoms of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor are not the same in every patient. Signs and symptoms depend on the following: - The child's age. - Where the tumor has formed. Because atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor is fast growing, signs and symptoms may develop quickly and get worse over...
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Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor
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exams and tests
How to diagnose Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor ?
Tests that examine the brain and spinal cord are used to detect (find) CNS atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything el...
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Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor
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outlook
What is the outlook for Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - Whether there are certain inherited gene changes. - The age of the child. - The amount of tumor remaining after surgery. - Whether the cancer ...
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Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor
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stages
What are the stages of Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor ?
Key Points - There is no standard staging system for central nervous system atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. There is no standard staging system for central nervous system atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. The extent or sprea...
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Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor
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research
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor ?
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. This summary section describes treatments that are being studied in clinical trials. It may not mention every new treatment being studied. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website. Targeted therapy Targete...
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Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor
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treatment
What are the treatments for Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with central nervous system atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. - Children with atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating cancer in children. ...
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Pancreatic Cancer
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What is (are) Pancreatic Cancer ?
Key Points - Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the pancreas. - Smoking and health history can affect the risk of pancreatic cancer. - Signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer include jaundice, pain, and weight loss. - Pancreatic cancer is...
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Pancreatic Cancer
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susceptibility
Who is at risk for Pancreatic Cancer? ?
Smoking and health history can affect the risk of pancreatic cancer. Anything that increases your risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesnt mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your doctor if you think you may b...
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Pancreatic Cancer
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symptoms
What are the symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer ?
Signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer include jaundice, pain, and weight loss. Pancreatic cancer may not cause early signs or symptoms. Signs and symptoms may be caused by pancreatic cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - Jaundice (yell...
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Pancreatic Cancer
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exams and tests
How to diagnose Pancreatic Cancer ?
Tests that examine the pancreas are used to detect (find), diagnose, and stage pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is usually diagnosed with tests and procedures that make pictures of the pancreas and the area around it. The process used to find out if cancer cells have spread within and around the pancreas is called ...
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Pancreatic Cancer
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outlook
What is the outlook for Pancreatic Cancer ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - Whether or not the tumor can be removed by surgery. - The stage of the cancer (the size of the tumor and whether the cancer has spread outside the p...
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Pancreatic Cancer
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stages
What are the stages of Pancreatic Cancer ?
Key Points - Tests and procedures to stage pancreatic cancer are usually done at the same time as diagnosis. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Cancer may spread from where it began to other parts of the body. - The following stages are used for pancreatic cancer: ...
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Pancreatic Cancer
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treatment
What are the treatments for Pancreatic Cancer ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer. - Five types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - Chemoradiation therapy - Targeted therapy - There are treatments for pain caused ...
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Pancreatic Cancer
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research
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Pancreatic Cancer ?
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. This summary section describes treatments that are being studied in clinical trials. It may not mention every new treatment being studied. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website. Biologic therapy Biologi...
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Childhood Craniopharyngioma
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What is (are) Childhood Craniopharyngioma ?
Key Points - Childhood craniopharyngiomas are benign brain tumors found near the pituitary gland. - There are no known risk factors for childhood craniopharyngioma. - Signs of childhood craniopharyngioma include vision changes and slow growth. - Tests that examine the brain, vision, and hor...
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Childhood Craniopharyngioma
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susceptibility
Who is at risk for Childhood Craniopharyngioma? ?
There are no known risk factors for childhood craniopharyngioma. Craniopharyngiomas are rare in children younger than 2 years of age and are most often diagnosed in children aged 5 to 14 years. It is not known what causes these tumors.
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Childhood Craniopharyngioma
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symptoms
What are the symptoms of Childhood Craniopharyngioma ?
Signs of childhood craniopharyngioma include vision changes and slow growth. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by craniopharyngiomas or by other conditions. Check with your childs doctor if your child has any of the following: - Headaches, including morning headache or headache that goes away aft...
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Childhood Craniopharyngioma
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exams and tests
How to diagnose Childhood Craniopharyngioma ?
Tests that examine the brain, vision, and hormone levels are used to detect (find) childhood craniopharyngiomas. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anythin...
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Childhood Craniopharyngioma
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outlook
What is the outlook for Childhood Craniopharyngioma ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - The size of the tumor. - Where the tumor is in the brain. - Whether there are tumor cells left after surgery. - The child's age. - Side e...
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Childhood Craniopharyngioma
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stages
What are the stages of Childhood Craniopharyngioma ?
The process used to find out if cancer has spread within the brain or to other parts of the body is called staging. There is no standard system for staging childhood craniopharyngioma. Craniopharyngioma is described as newly diagnosed disease or recurrent disease. The results of the tests and procedures done to diagnos...
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Childhood Craniopharyngioma
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research
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Craniopharyngioma ?
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. For some patients, taking part in a clinical trial may be the best treatment choice. Clinical trials are part of the medical research process. Clinical trials are done to find out if new treatments are safe and effective or better tha...
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Childhood Craniopharyngioma
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treatment
What are the treatments for Childhood Craniopharyngioma ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for children with craniopharyngioma. - Children with craniopharyngioma should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating brain tumors in children. - Childhood brain tumors may cause signs or s...
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Ewing Sarcoma
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What is (are) Ewing Sarcoma ?
Key Points - Ewing sarcoma is a type of tumor that forms in bone or soft tissue. - Signs and symptoms of Ewing sarcoma include swelling and pain near the tumor. - Tests that examine the bone and soft tissue are used to diagnose and stage Ewing sarcoma. - A biopsy is done to diagnose Ewing ...
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Ewing Sarcoma
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exams and tests
How to diagnose Ewing Sarcoma ?
Tests that examine the bone and soft tissue are used to diagnose and stage Ewing sarcoma. Procedures that make pictures of the bones and soft tissues and nearby areas help diagnose Ewing sarcoma and show how far the cancer has spread. The process used to find out if cancer cells have spread within a...
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Ewing Sarcoma
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symptoms
What are the symptoms of Ewing Sarcoma ?
Signs and symptoms of Ewing sarcoma include swelling and pain near the tumor. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by Ewing sarcoma or by other conditions. Check with your childs doctor if your child has any of the following: - Pain and/or swelling, usually in the arms, legs, chest, back, or pelvis...
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Ewing Sarcoma
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outlook
What is the outlook for Ewing Sarcoma ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery). The factors that affect prognosis (chance of recovery) are different before and after treatment. Before treatment, prognosis depends on: - Whether the tumor has spread to lymph nodes or distant parts of the body. - Where in the body the tumor started...
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Ewing Sarcoma
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stages
What are the stages of Ewing Sarcoma ?
Key Points - The results of diagnostic and staging tests are used to find out if cancer cells have spread. - Ewing sarcoma is described based on whether the cancer has spread from the bone or soft tissue in which the cancer began. - Localized Ewing sarcoma - Metastatic Ewing sarcoma ...