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<s> [INST] What are the stages of Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors ?[/INST] Key Points - After a gastrointestinal carcinoid tumor has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the stomach and intestines or to other parts of the body. - There are three ways th...
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors ?[/INST] Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors. - Four types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy ...
<s> [INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors ?[/INST] 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 stu...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ?[/INST] Chronic myelogenous leukemia is a disease in which too many white blood cells are made in the bone marrow. See the PDQ summary on Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment for information on diagnosis, staging, and treatment.</s>
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ?[/INST] See the PDQ summary about Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment for information.</s>
<s> [INST] What is (are) Neuroblastoma ?[/INST] Key Points - Neuroblastoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in neuroblasts (immature nerve tissue) in the adrenal gland, neck, chest, or spinal cord. - Neuroblastoma is sometimes caused by a gene mutation (change) passed from the ...
<s> [INST] Is Neuroblastoma inherited ?[/INST] Neuroblastoma is sometimes caused by a gene mutation (change) passed from the parent to the child. Gene mutations that increase the risk of neuroblastoma are sometimes inherited (passed from the parent to the child). In children with a gene mutation, neuroblastoma usually ...
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Neuroblastoma ?[/INST] Signs and symptoms of neuroblastoma include bone pain and a lump in the abdomen, neck, or chest.The most common signs and symptoms of neuroblastoma are caused by the tumor pressing on nearby tissues as it grows or by cancer spreading to the bone. These and othe...
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Neuroblastoma ?[/INST] Tests that examine many different body tissues and fluids are used to detect (find) and diagnose neuroblastoma. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checki...
<s> [INST] What is the outlook for Neuroblastoma ?[/INST] Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - Age of the child at the time of diagnosis. - The child's risk group. - Whether there ar...
<s> [INST] What are the stages of Neuroblastoma ?[/INST] Key Points - After neuroblastoma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer has spread from where it started to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Cancer may spread from wher...
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Neuroblastoma ?[/INST] Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with neuroblastoma. - Children with neuroblastoma should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors who are experts in treating childhood cancer, especially neuro...
<s> [INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Neuroblastoma ?[/INST] 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 ab...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ?[/INST] Key Points - Childhood extracranial germ cell tumors form from germ cells in parts of the body other than the brain. - Childhood extracranial germ cell tumors may be benign or malignant. - There are three types of extrac...
<s> [INST] What causes Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ?[/INST] The cause of most childhood extracranial germ cell tumors is unknown.</s>
<s> [INST] Who is at risk for Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors? ?[/INST] Having certain inherited disorders can increase the risk of an extracranial germ cell tumor. 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 ha...
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ?[/INST] Signs of childhood extracranial germ cell tumors depend on the type of tumor and where it is in the body. Different tumors may cause the following signs and symptoms. Other conditions may cause these same signs and symptoms. Check with...
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ?[/INST] Imaging studies and blood tests are used to detect (find) and diagnose childhood extracranial germ cell tumors. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs o...
<s> [INST] What is the outlook for Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ?[/INST] Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - The type of germ cell tumor. - Where the tumor first began to gr...
<s> [INST] What are the stages of Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ?[/INST] Key Points - After a childhood extracranial germ cell tumor has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread from where the tumor started to nearby areas or to other parts of the body. - ...
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ?[/INST] Key Points - There are different types of treatment for children with extracranial germ cell tumors. - Children with extracranial germ cell tumors should have their treatment planned by a team of health care p...
<s> [INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ?[/INST] 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 bei...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Small Cell Lung Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - Small cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung. - There are two main types of small cell lung cancer. - Smoking is the major risk factor for small cell lung cancer. ...
<s> [INST] Who is at risk for Small Cell Lung Cancer? ?[/INST] Smoking is the major risk factor for small cell lung cancer. Anything that increases your chance 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 doesn't mean that you will no...
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Small Cell Lung Cancer ?[/INST] Signs and symptoms of small cell lung cancer include coughing, shortness of breath, and chest pain. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by small cell lung cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the followi...
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Small Cell Lung Cancer ?[/INST] Tests and procedures that examine the lungs are used to detect (find), diagnose, and stage small cell lung cancer. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, incl...
<s> [INST] What are the stages of Small Cell Lung Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - After small cell lung cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the chest or to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Canc...
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Small Cell Lung Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with small cell lung cancer. - Five types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Chemotherapy - Radiation therapy - Laser therapy ...
<s> [INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Small Cell Lung Cancer ?[/INST] New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website. Patients may want to ...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Retinoblastoma ?[/INST] Key Points - Retinoblastoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the retina. - Retinoblastoma occurs in heritable and nonheritable forms. - Treatment for both forms of retinoblastoma should include genetic coun...
<s> [INST] Is Retinoblastoma inherited ?[/INST] Retinoblastoma occurs in heritable and nonheritable forms. A child is thought to have the heritable form of retinoblastoma when one of the following is true: - There is a family history of retinoblastoma. - There is a certain mutation (chang...
<s> [INST] Who is at risk for Retinoblastoma? ?[/INST] A child who has heritable retinoblastoma has an increased risk of trilateral retinoblastoma and other cancers. A child with heritable retinoblastoma has an increased risk of a pineal tumor in the brain. When retinoblastoma and a brain tumor occur at the same time, ...
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Retinoblastoma ?[/INST] These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by retinoblastoma or by other conditions. Check with a doctor if your child has any of the following: - Pupil of the eye appears white instead of red when light shines into it. This may be seen in flash...
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Retinoblastoma ?[/INST] 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 history of the patients health ha...
<s> [INST] What is the outlook for Retinoblastoma ?[/INST] The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - Whether the cancer is in one or both eyes. - The size and number of tumors. - Whether the tumor has spread to the area around the eye, to the brain, or to other pa...
<s> [INST] What are the stages of Retinoblastoma ?[/INST] Key Points - After retinoblastoma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the eye or to other parts of the body. - The International Retinoblastoma Staging System (IRSS) may be used for staging re...
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Retinoblastoma ?[/INST] Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with retinoblastoma. - Children with retinoblastoma should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating cancer in childre...
<s> [INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Retinoblastoma ?[/INST] 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 ab...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Skin Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin. - There are different types of cancer that start in the skin. - Skin color and being exposed to sunlight can increase the risk of nonmelanoma ...
<s> [INST] Who is at risk for Skin Cancer? ?[/INST] Skin color and being exposed to sunlight can increase the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis. Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having r...
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Skin Cancer ?[/INST] Tests or procedures that examine the skin are used to detect (find) and diagnose nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis. The following procedures may be used: - Skin exam: A doctor or nurse checks the skin for bumps or spots that look abnormal in color, si...
<s> [INST] What is the outlook for Skin Cancer ?[/INST] Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) depends mostly on the stage of the cancer and the type of treatment used to remove the cancer. Treatment options depend on the following: - Th...
<s> [INST] What are the stages of Skin Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - After nonmelanoma skin cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the skin or to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Cancer may spre...
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Skin Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis. - Six types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - Photo...
<s> [INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Skin Cancer ?[/INST] New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website. Treatment for skin cancer may ca...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Salivary Gland Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - Salivary gland cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the salivary glands. - Being exposed to certain types of radiation may increase the risk of salivary cancer. - Signs of salivar...
<s> [INST] Who is at risk for Salivary Gland Cancer? ?[/INST] Being exposed to certain types of radiation may increase the risk of salivary cancer. Anything that increases the chance 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...
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Salivary Gland Cancer ?[/INST] Signs of salivary gland cancer include a lump or trouble swallowing. Salivary gland cancer may not cause any symptoms. It may be found during a regular dental check-up or physical exam. Signs and symptoms may be caused by salivary gland cancer or by oth...
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Salivary Gland Cancer ?[/INST] Tests that examine the head, neck, and the inside of the mouth are used to detect (find) and diagnose salivary gland cancer. The following procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health. The he...
<s> [INST] What is the outlook for Salivary Gland Cancer ?[/INST] Certain factors affect treatment options and prognosis (chance of recovery). The treatment options and prognosis (chance of recovery) depend on the following: - The stage of the cancer (especially the size of the tumor). - The type of salivary...
<s> [INST] What are the stages of Salivary Gland Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - After salivary gland cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the salivary gland or to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. ...
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Salivary Gland Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with salivary gland cancer. - Patients with salivary gland cancer should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors who are experts in treating head and n...
<s> [INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Salivary Gland Cancer ?[/INST] 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. Inform...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Urethral Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - Urethral cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the urethra. - There are different types of urethral cancer that begin in cells that line the urethra. - A history of bladder cancer can affect ...
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Urethral Cancer ?[/INST] Signs of urethral cancer include bleeding or trouble with urination. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by urethral cancer or by other conditions. There may be no signs or symptoms in the early stages. Check with your doctor if you have any of t...
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Urethral Cancer ?[/INST] Tests that examine the urethra and bladder are used to detect (find) and diagnose urethral cancer. 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 sign...
<s> [INST] What is the outlook for Urethral Cancer ?[/INST] Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - Where the cancer formed in the urethra. - Whether the cancer has spread through the muc...
<s> [INST] What are the stages of Urethral Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - After urethral cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the urethra or to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Cancer may spread...
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Urethral Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with urethral cancer. - Four types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - Active surveillance - New t...
<s> [INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Urethral Cancer ?[/INST] 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 a...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Parathyroid Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - Parathyroid cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of a parathyroid gland. - Having certain inherited disorders can increase the risk of developing parathyroid cancer. - Signs and symptom...
<s> [INST] Who is at risk for Parathyroid Cancer? ?[/INST] Having certain inherited disorders can increase the risk of developing parathyroid cancer. Anything that increases the chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Risk factors for parathyroid cancer include the following rare disorders that are inherit...
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Parathyroid Cancer ?[/INST] Signs and symptoms of parathyroid cancer include weakness, feeling tired, and a lump in the neck. Most parathyroid cancer signs and symptoms are caused by the hypercalcemia that develops. Signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia include the following: -...
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Parathyroid Cancer ?[/INST] Tests that examine the neck and blood are used to detect (find) and diagnose parathyroid cancer. Once blood tests are done and hyperparathyroidism is diagnosed, imaging tests may be done to help find which of the parathyroid glands is overactive. Sometimes the para...
<s> [INST] What is the outlook for Parathyroid Cancer ?[/INST] Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - Whether the calcium level in the blood can be controlled. - The stage of the cancer. ...
<s> [INST] What are the stages of Parathyroid Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - After parathyroid cancer 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 b...
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Parathyroid Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with parathyroid cancer. - Treatment includes control of hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood) in patients who have an overactive parathyroid gland. - F...
<s> [INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Parathyroid Cancer ?[/INST] New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website. Patients may want to thin...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Chronic Neutrophilic Leukemia ?[/INST] Chronic neutrophilic leukemia is a disease in which too many blood stem cells become a type of white blood cell called neutrophils. Neutrophils are infection -fighting blood cells that surround and destroy dead cells and foreign substances (such as bacteri...
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Chronic Neutrophilic Leukemia ?[/INST] Treatment of chronic neutrophilic leukemia may include the following: - Donor bone marrow transplant. - Chemotherapy. - Biologic therapy using interferon alfa. - A clinical trial of a new treatment. Check...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Colorectal Cancer ?[/INST] 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. ...
<s> [INST] How to prevent Colorectal Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. - The following risk factors increase the risk of colorectal cancer: - Age - Family history of colorectal cancer - Personal history ...
<s> [INST] Who is at risk for Colorectal Cancer? ?[/INST] Key Points - Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. - The following risk factors increase the risk of colorectal cancer: - Age - Family history of colorectal cancer - Personal histo...
<s> [INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Colorectal Cancer ?[/INST] 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 prevent...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Lung Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - Lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung. - Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. Lung cancer is a d...
<s> [INST] How to prevent Lung Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent lung cancer. - The following are risk factors for lung cancer: - Cigarette, cigar, and pipe smoking - Secondhand smoke - Family history - HIV i...
<s> [INST] Who is at risk for Lung Cancer? ?[/INST] Key Points - Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent lung cancer. - The following are risk factors for lung cancer: - Cigarette, cigar, and pipe smoking - Secondhand smoke - Family history - ...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Ewing Sarcoma ?[/INST] 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 s...
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Ewing Sarcoma ?[/INST] 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 use...
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Ewing Sarcoma ?[/INST] 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 ...
<s> [INST] What is the outlook for Ewing Sarcoma ?[/INST] 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 pa...
<s> [INST] What are the stages of Ewing Sarcoma ?[/INST] 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. ...
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Ewing Sarcoma ?[/INST] Key Points - There are different types of treatment for children with Ewing sarcoma. - Children with Ewing sarcoma should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating cancer in children. ...
<s> [INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Ewing Sarcoma ?[/INST] 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 ab...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Kaposi Sarcoma ?[/INST] Key Points - Kaposi sarcoma is a disease in which malignant tumors (cancer) can form in the skin, mucous membranes, lymph nodes, and other organs. - Tests that examine the skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract are used to detect (find) and diagno...
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Kaposi Sarcoma ?[/INST] Tests that examine the skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract are used to detect (find) and diagnose Kaposi 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...
<s> [INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Kaposi Sarcoma ?[/INST] 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 a...
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Kaposi Sarcoma ?[/INST] Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with Kaposi sarcoma. - Treatment of epidemic Kaposi sarcoma combines treatment for Kaposi sarcoma with treatment for AIDS. - Four types of standard treatment are used...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Adult Primary Liver Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - Adult primary liver cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the liver. - There are two types of adult primary liver cancer. - Having hepatitis or cirrhosis can affect the risk of adul...
<s> [INST] Who is at risk for Adult Primary Liver Cancer? ?[/INST] Having hepatitis or cirrhosis can affect the risk of adult primary liver cancer. Anything that increases your chance 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 doesn...
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Adult Primary Liver Cancer ?[/INST] Signs and symptoms of adult primary liver cancer include a lump or pain on the right side. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by adult primary liver cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the followin...
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Adult Primary Liver Cancer ?[/INST] Tests that examine the liver and the blood are used to detect (find) and diagnose adult primary liver cancer. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, inclu...
<s> [INST] What is the outlook for Adult Primary Liver Cancer ?[/INST] Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - The stage of the cancer (the size of the tumor, whether it affects part or all o...
<s> [INST] What are the stages of Adult Primary Liver Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - After adult primary liver cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the liver or to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. ...
<s> [INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Adult Primary Liver Cancer ?[/INST] New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website. Patients may want...
<s> [INST] What are the treatments for Adult Primary Liver Cancer ?[/INST] Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with adult primary liver cancer. - Patients with liver cancer are treated by a team of specialists who are experts in treating liver cancer. - Seven type...
<s> [INST] What is (are) Childhood Ependymoma ?[/INST] Key Points - Childhood ependymoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. - There are different types of ependymomas. - The part of the brain that is affected depends on where the ep...
<s> [INST] What causes Childhood Ependymoma ?[/INST] The cause of most childhood brain tumors is unknown.</s>
<s> [INST] What are the symptoms of Childhood Ependymoma ?[/INST] The signs and symptoms of childhood ependymoma are not the same in every child. Signs and symptoms depend on the following: - The child's age. - Where the tumor has formed. Signs and symptoms may be caused by childhood ependymoma or by ...
<s> [INST] How to diagnose Childhood Ependymoma ?[/INST] Tests that examine the brain and spinal cord are used to detect (find) childhood ependymoma. 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...