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How to diagnose Laryngeal Cancer ?
Tests that examine the throat and neck are used to help detect (find), diagnose, and stage laryngeal cancer.The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam of the throat and neck: An exam to check the throat and neck for abnormal areas. The doctor will feel the inside of the mouth with a glove...
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Laryngeal Cancer
What is the outlook for Laryngeal Cancer ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. Prognosis (chance of recovery) depends on the following: - The stage of the disease. - The location and size of the tumor. - The grade of the tumor. - The patient's age, gender, and general health, including whether the patien...
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Laryngeal Cancer
What are the stages of Laryngeal Cancer ?
Key Points - After laryngeal cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the larynx 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 ...
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Laryngeal Cancer
What are the treatments for Laryngeal Cancer ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with laryngeal cancer. - Three types of standard treatment are used: - Radiation therapy - Surgery - Chemotherapy - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - Chemoprevention ...
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Laryngeal Cancer
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Laryngeal 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 Web site. Chemoprevention Chemopr...
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Laryngeal Cancer
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. Colorectal cancer is a di...
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Colorectal Cancer
How to prevent Colorectal Cancer ?
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 - Inherited risk - Alcohol - Cigarette smok...
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Colorectal Cancer
Who is at risk for Colorectal Cancer? ?
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 - Inherited risk - Alcohol - Cigarette smok...
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Colorectal Cancer
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Colorectal 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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Colorectal Cancer
What is (are) Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) ?
Key Points - Plasma cell neoplasms are diseases in which the body makes too many plasma cells. - Plasma cell neoplasms can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). - There are several types of plasma cell neoplasms. - Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) ...
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Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma)
Who is at risk for Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma)? ?
Age can affect the risk of plasma cell neoplasms. 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 doesn't mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your doctor if you think you may be at risk. Plas...
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Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma)
How to diagnose Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) ?
Tests that examine the blood, bone marrow, and urine are used to detect (find) and diagnose multiple myeloma and other plasma cell 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 dise...
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Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma)
What is the outlook for Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) depends on the following: - The type of plasma cell neoplasm. - The stage of the disease. - Whether a certain immunoglobulin (antibody) is present. - Whether there are certain genetic changes...
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Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma)
What are the stages of Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) ?
Key Points - There are no standard staging systems for monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), macroglobulinemia, and plasmacytoma. - After multiple myeloma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out the amount of cancer in the body. - The stage of multiple myeloma is ba...
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Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma)
What are the treatments for Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with plasma cell neoplasms. - Eight types of treatment are used: - Chemotherapy - Other drug therapy - Targeted therapy - High-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant - Biologic therapy - Radiation th...
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Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma)
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) ?
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. New combinations of therapie...
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Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma)
What is (are) Salivary Gland Cancer ?
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 salivary gland cancer include a lump or trouble swallowing. ...
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Salivary Gland Cancer
Who is at risk for Salivary Gland Cancer? ?
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 mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your doctor if y...
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Salivary Gland Cancer
What are the symptoms of Salivary Gland Cancer ?
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 other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the follow...
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Salivary Gland Cancer
How to diagnose Salivary Gland Cancer ?
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 head, neck, mouth, and throat will be checked for signs of d...
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Salivary Gland Cancer
What is the outlook for Salivary Gland Cancer ?
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 gland the cancer is in. - The type of cancer cells (how they l...
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Salivary Gland Cancer
What are the stages of Salivary Gland Cancer ?
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. - Cancer may spread from where it began to other parts of the bo...
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Salivary Gland Cancer
What are the treatments for Salivary Gland Cancer ?
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 neck cancer. - Three types of standard treatment are used: -...
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Salivary Gland Cancer
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Salivary Gland 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. Radiosensitizers Radiose...
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Salivary Gland Cancer
What is (are) Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma ?
Key Points - Childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system. - The main types of lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. - There are three major types of childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma. - Mature B-cell non-Hodgkin ...
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Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
What are the symptoms of Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma ?
Signs of childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma include breathing problems and swollen lymph nodes. These and other signs may be caused by childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma or by other conditions. Check with a doctor if your child has any of the following: - Trouble breathing. - Wheezing. - Coughing. - High-pitc...
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Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
How to diagnose Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma ?
Tests that examine the body and lymph system are used to detect (find) and diagnose childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 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 anyt...
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Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
What is the outlook for Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on: - The type of lymphoma. - Where the tumor is in the body when the tumor is diagnosed. - The stage of the cancer. - Whether there are certain changes in the ch...
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Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma ?
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 ...
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Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
What are the stages of Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma ?
Key Points - After childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the lymph system or to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - The following stages are used for childhood non-Hodgkin...
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Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
What are the treatments for Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for children with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. - Children with non-Hodgkin lymphoma should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors who are experts in treating childhood cancer. - Some cancer treatments cause side effects months or years a...
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Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
What is (are) Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors ?
Key Points - A gastrointestinal carcinoid tumor is cancer that forms in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. - Health history can affect the risk of gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors. - Some gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors have no signs or symptoms in the early stages. - Carcino...
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Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
Who is at risk for Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors? ?
Health history can affect the risk of gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors. Anything that increases a person's chance of developing 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 to your doctor if you th...
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Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
What are the symptoms of Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors ?
Some gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors have no signs or symptoms in the early stages.Signs and symptoms may be caused by the growth of the tumor and/or the hormones the tumor makes. Some tumors, especially tumors of the stomach or appendix, may not cause signs or symptoms. Carcinoid tumors are often found during tests ...
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Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
How to diagnose Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors ?
Imaging studies and tests that examine the blood and urine are used to detect (find) and diagnose gastrointestinal carcinoid 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...
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Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
What is the outlook for Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - Where the tumor is in the gastrointestinal tract. - The size of the tumor. - Whether the cancer has spread from the stomach and intestines to ot...
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Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
What are the stages of Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors ?
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 that cancer spreads in the body. - Cancer may spread from where it began to ...
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Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
What are the treatments for Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors ?
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 - Hormone therapy - Treatment for carcinoid syndrome may also be neede...
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Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Gastrointestinal Carcinoid 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. Targeted therapy Target...
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Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
What is (are) Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?
Key Points - Adult soft tissue sarcoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the soft tissues of the body. - Having certain inherited disorders can increase the risk of adult soft tissue sarcoma. - A sign of adult soft tissue sarcoma is a lump or swelling in soft tissue of the...
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Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Who is at risk for Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma? ?
Having certain inherited disorders can increase the risk of adult 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 doesn't mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your doctor if ...
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Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
What are the symptoms of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?
A sign of adult soft tissue sarcoma is a lump or swelling in soft tissue of the body. A sarcoma may appear as a painless lump under the skin, often on an arm or a leg. Sarcomas that begin in the abdomen may not cause signs or symptoms until they get very big. As the sarcoma grows bigger and presses on nearby organs, ne...
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Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
How to diagnose Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?
Adult soft tissue sarcoma is diagnosed with a biopsy. If your doctor thinks you may have a soft tissue sarcoma, a biopsy will be done. The type of biopsy will be based on the size of the tumor and where it is in the body. There are three types of biopsy that may be used: - Incisional biopsy : The removal of p...
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Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
What is the outlook for Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?
Certain factors affect treatment options and prognosis (chance of recovery). The treatment options and prognosis (chance of recovery) depend on the following: - The type of soft tissue sarcoma. - The size, grade, and stage of the tumor. - How fast the cancer cells are growing and dividing. - Where the...
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Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
What are the stages of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?
Key Points - After adult soft tissue sarcoma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the soft tissue 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 b...
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Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?
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 cancer research process. Clinical trials are done to find out if new cancer treatments are safe and effective or ...
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Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
What are the treatments for Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with adult soft tissue sarcoma. - Three types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - Regional chem...
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Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
What is (are) Primary CNS Lymphoma ?
Key Points - Primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph tissue of the brain and/or spinal cord. - Having a weakened immune system may increase the risk of developing primary CNS lymphoma. - Tests that examine the eyes, brain,...
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Primary CNS Lymphoma
Who is at risk for Primary CNS Lymphoma? ?
Having a weakened immune system may increase the risk of developing primary CNS lymphoma. 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 doesnt mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your doctor...
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Primary CNS Lymphoma
How to diagnose Primary CNS Lymphoma ?
Tests that examine the eyes, brain, and spinal cord are used to detect (find) and diagnose primary CNS lymphoma. 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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Primary CNS Lymphoma
What is the outlook for Primary CNS Lymphoma ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) depends on the following: - The patient's age and general health. - The level of certain substances in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). - Where the tumor is in the central nervous syste...
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Primary CNS Lymphoma
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Primary CNS Lymphoma ?
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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Primary CNS Lymphoma
What are the treatments for Primary CNS Lymphoma ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with primary CNS lymphoma. - Three standard treatments are used: - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - Steroid therapy - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - High-dose chemo...
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Primary CNS Lymphoma
What is (are) Neuroblastoma ?
Key Points - Neuroblastoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in nerve tissue. - Most cases of neuroblastoma are diagnosed before 1 year of age. - The risk factors for neuroblastoma are not known. Neuroblastoma is a diseas...
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Neuroblastoma
Who is at risk for Neuroblastoma? ?
The risk factors for neuroblastoma are not known.
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Neuroblastoma
Who is at risk for Neuroblastoma? ?
Key Points - Screening tests have risks. - The risks of neuroblastoma screening include the following: - Neuroblastoma may be overdiagnosed. - False-negative test results can occur. - False-positive test results can occur. Scr...
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Neuroblastoma
What is (are) Breast Cancer ?
Key Points - Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. - A family history of breast cancer and other factors increase the risk of breast cancer. - Breast cancer is sometimes caused by inherited gene mutations (changes). - The use of c...
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Breast Cancer
Who is at risk for Breast Cancer? ?
A family history of breast cancer and other factors increase the risk of breast 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 not get cancer. Ta...
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Breast Cancer
How to prevent Breast Cancer ?
The use of certain medicines and other factors decrease the risk of breast cancer. Anything that decreases your chance of getting a disease is called a protective factor. Protective factors for breast cancer include the following: - Taking any of the following: - Estrogen-only hormone th...
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Breast Cancer
Is Breast Cancer inherited ?
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 grou...
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Breast Cancer
What are the symptoms of Breast Cancer ?
Signs of breast cancer include a lump or change in the breast. These and other signs may be caused by breast cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area. - A change in the size or shape of the bre...
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Breast Cancer
How to diagnose Breast Cancer ?
Tests that examine the breasts are used to detect (find) and diagnose breast cancer. Check with your doctor if you notice any changes in your breasts. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, includi...
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Breast Cancer
What is the outlook for Breast Cancer ?
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 and whether it is in the breast only or has spread to lymph nodes or other places in the body). - The...
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Breast Cancer
What are the stages of 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 fol...
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Breast Cancer
What are the treatments for Breast Cancer ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with breast cancer. - Five types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - Hormone therapy - Targeted therapy - New types of treatment are being tested in clini...
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Breast Cancer
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Breast 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. High-dose chemotherapy with ...
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Breast Cancer
What is (are) Prostate Cancer ?
Key Points - Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the prostate. - Signs of prostate cancer include a weak flow of urine or frequent urination. - Tests that examine the prostate and blood are used to detect (find) and diagnose prostate cancer. ...
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Prostate Cancer
What are the symptoms of Prostate Cancer ?
Signs of prostate cancer include a weak flow of urine or frequent urination. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by prostate cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - Weak or interrupted ("stop-and-go") flow of urine. - Sudden urge to urinate. -...
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Prostate Cancer
How to diagnose Prostate Cancer ?
Tests that examine the prostate and blood are used to detect (find) and diagnose prostate 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 signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that see...
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Prostate Cancer
What is the outlook for Prostate Cancer ?
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 (level of PSA, Gleason score, grade of the tumor, how much of the prostate is affected by the cancer, and whether the cancer ha...
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Prostate Cancer
What are the stages of Prostate Cancer ?
Key Points - After prostate cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the prostate 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...
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Prostate Cancer
What are the treatments for Prostate Cancer ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with prostate cancer. - Seven types of standard treatment are used: - Watchful waiting or active surveillance - Surgery - Radiation therapy and radiopharmaceutical therapy - Hormone therapy - Chemotherapy ...
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Prostate Cancer
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Prostate 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. Cryosurgery Cryosurgery ...
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Prostate Cancer
What is (are) Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone ?
Key Points - Osteosarcoma and malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) of the bone are diseases in which malignant (cancer) cells form in bone. - Having past treatment with radiation can increase the risk of osteosarcoma. - Signs and symptoms of osteosarcoma and MFH include swelling over a bone or...
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Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone
Who is at risk for Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone? ?
Having past treatment with radiation can increase the risk of osteosarcoma. 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 ...
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Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone
What are the symptoms of Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone ?
Signs and symptoms of osteosarcoma and MFH include swelling over a bone or a bony part of the body and joint pain. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by osteosarcoma or MFH or by other conditions. Check with a doctor if your child has any of the following: - Swelling over a bone or bony part of th...
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Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone
How to diagnose Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone ?
Imaging tests are used to detect (find) osteosarcoma and MFH. Imaging tests are done before the biopsy. 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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Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone
What is the outlook for Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone ?
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) is affected by certain factors before and after treatment. The prognosis of untreated osteosarcoma and MFH depends on the following: - Where the tumor is in the body and whether tumors formed in mo...
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Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone
What are the stages of Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone ?
Key Points - After osteosarcoma or malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) 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 ...
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Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone
What are the treatments for Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with osteosarcoma or malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) of bone. - Children with osteosarcoma or MFH should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating cancer in children. - Trea...
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Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone ?
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 ongoing clinical trials is available from the NCI website. Targeted therapy ...
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Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone
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
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
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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Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer
What is (are) Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma ?
Key Points - Adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system. - The major types of lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. - Non-Hodgkin lymphoma can be indolent or aggressive. - Age, gender, and a weakened immune system can...
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Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma ?
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. Vaccine therapy Vacc...
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Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Who is at risk for Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma? ?
Age, gender, and a weakened immune system can affect the risk of adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 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 docto...
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Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
What are the symptoms of Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma ?
Signs and symptoms of adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma include swelling in the lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and fatigue. These signs and symptoms may be caused by adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - Swelling in the lymph nodes...
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Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
How to diagnose Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma ?
Tests that examine the body and lymph system are used to help detect (find) and diagnose adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 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 any...
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Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
What is the outlook for Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma ?
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 type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. - The amount of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in the blood. - Whether there are ce...
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Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
What are the stages of Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma ?
Key Points - After adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the lymph system or to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Stages of adult non-Hodgkin lymphoma may include E and S. ...
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Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
What are the treatments for Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma ?
Key Points - There are different types of treatment for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. - Patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating lymphomas. - Patients may develop late effects that appear months...
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Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
What is (are) Kaposi Sarcoma ?
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 diagnose Kaposi sarcoma. - After Kaposi sarcoma has ...
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Kaposi Sarcoma
How to diagnose Kaposi Sarcoma ?
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 checking skin and lymph nodes for signs of disease...
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Kaposi Sarcoma
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Kaposi 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. Targeted therapy Targete...
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Kaposi Sarcoma
What are the treatments for Kaposi Sarcoma ?
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 to treat Kaposi sarcoma: - Radiation therapy - Sur...
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Kaposi Sarcoma
What is (are) Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer ?
Key Points - Liver cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the liver. - Liver cancer is not common in the United States. - Being infected with certain types of the hepatitis virus can cause hepatitis and increase the risk of liver cancer. - Hepatiti...
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Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer
Who is at risk for Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer? ?
Being infected with certain types of the hepatitis virus can cause hepatitis and increase the risk of liver cancer. Hepatitis is most commonly caused by the hepatitis virus. Hepatitis is a disease that causes inflammation (swelling) of the liver. Damage to the liver from hepatitis that lasts a long ...
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Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer
How to prevent Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer ?
Key Points - Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. - The following risk factors may increase the risk of liver cancer: - Hepatitis B and C - Cirrhosis - Aflatoxin - The following protective factor may decrease the risk of liver can...
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Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Liver (Hepatocellular) 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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Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer