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Who is at risk for Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer? ? | Tobacco and alcohol use can affect the risk of lip and oral cavity 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 doesn't mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your doctor if you think yo... | CancerGov | Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer |
What are the symptoms of Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer ? | Signs of lip and oral cavity cancer include a sore or lump on the lips or in the mouth. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by lip and oral cavity cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - A sore on the lip or in the mouth that does not heal. - A ... | CancerGov | Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer |
How to diagnose Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer ? | Tests that examine the mouth and throat are used to detect (find), diagnose, and stage lip and oral cavity cancer. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam of the lips and oral cavity: An exam to check the lips and oral cavity for abnormal areas. The medical doctor or dentist will feel ... | CancerGov | Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer |
What is the outlook for Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. Prognosis (chance of recovery) depends on the following: - The stage of the cancer. - Where the tumor is in the lip or oral cavity. - Whether the cancer has spread to blood vessels. For patients who smoke, the chance of re... | CancerGov | Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer |
What are the stages of Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer ? | Key Points
- After lip and oral cavity cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the lip and oral cavity 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... | CancerGov | Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer |
What are the treatments for Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with lip and oral cavity cancer. - Patients with lip and oral cavity cancer should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors who are expert in treating head and neck cancer. - Two types of standard treatment are used: ... | CancerGov | Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Lip and Oral Cavity 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. Chemotherapy Chemotherap... | CancerGov | Lip and Oral Cavity 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. - Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the United States.
Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant... | CancerGov | Prostate Cancer |
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... | CancerGov | Prostate Cancer |
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 ... | CancerGov | Prostate Cancer |
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... | CancerGov | Prostate Cancer |
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... | CancerGov | Prostate Cancer |
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... | CancerGov | Childhood Craniopharyngioma |
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. | CancerGov | Childhood Craniopharyngioma |
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... | CancerGov | Childhood Craniopharyngioma |
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... | CancerGov | Childhood Craniopharyngioma |
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... | CancerGov | Childhood Craniopharyngioma |
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... | CancerGov | Childhood Craniopharyngioma |
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... | CancerGov | Childhood Craniopharyngioma |
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... | CancerGov | Childhood Craniopharyngioma |
What is (are) Childhood Ependymoma ? | 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 ependymoma forms. - The cause of most childhood brain ... | CancerGov | Childhood Ependymoma |
What causes Childhood Ependymoma ? | The cause of most childhood brain tumors is unknown. | CancerGov | Childhood Ependymoma |
What are the symptoms of Childhood Ependymoma ? | 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 other conditions. Check with your child's doctor if your child has... | CancerGov | Childhood Ependymoma |
How to diagnose Childhood Ependymoma ? | 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 of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems un... | CancerGov | Childhood Ependymoma |
What is the outlook for Childhood Ependymoma ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on: - Where the tumor has formed in the central nervous system (CNS). - Whether there are certain changes in the genes or chromosomes. - Whether any cancer cells rem... | CancerGov | Childhood Ependymoma |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Ependymoma ? | 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 ... | CancerGov | Childhood Ependymoma |
What are the stages of Childhood Ependymoma ? | Key Points
- The area where the tumor is found and the childs age are used in place of a staging system to plan cancer treatment. - The information from tests and procedures done to detect (find) childhood ependymoma is used to plan cancer treatment.
... | CancerGov | Childhood Ependymoma |
What are the treatments for Childhood Ependymoma ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for children with ependymoma. - Children with ependymoma should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating childhood brain tumors. - Childhood brain and spinal cord tumors may cause signs or s... | CancerGov | Childhood Ependymoma |
What is (are) Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors ? | Key Points
- Childhood central nervous system (CNS) germ cell tumors form from germ cells. - There are different types of childhood CNS germ cell tumors. - Germinomas - Nongerminomas - The cause of most childhood CNS germ cell tumors is not known. - Signs and symptoms of c... | CancerGov | Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors |
What are the stages of Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors ? | Key Points
- Childhood central nervous system (CNS) germ cell tumors rarely spread outside of the brain and spinal cord.
Childhood central nervous system (CNS) germ cell tumors rarely spread outside of the brain an... | CancerGov | Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors |
What causes Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors ? | The cause of most childhood CNS germ cell tumors is not known. | CancerGov | Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors |
What are the symptoms of Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors ? | Signs and symptoms of childhood CNS germ cell tumors include unusual thirst, frequent urination, early puberty, or vision changes. Signs and symptoms depend on the following: - Where the tumor has formed. - The size of the tumor. - Whether the tumor makes hormones. Signs and symptoms may be caused ... | CancerGov | Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors |
How to diagnose Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors ? | Imaging studies and tests are used to detect (find) and diagnose childhood CNS germ cell 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 else that seem... | CancerGov | Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors |
What is the outlook for Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery). The prognosis (chance of recovery) depends on the following: - The type of germ cell tumor. - The type and level of any tumor markers. - Where the tumor is in the brain or in the spinal cord. - Whether the cancer has spread within the brain and s... | CancerGov | Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors ? | Check the list of NCI-supported cancer clinical trials that are now accepting patients with childhood central nervous system germ cell tumor. For more specific results, refine the search by using other search features, such as the location of the trial, the type of treatment, or the name of the drug. Talk with your chi... | CancerGov | Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors |
What are the treatments for Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with childhood central nervous system (CNS) germ cell tumors. - Children with childhood CNS germ cell tumors should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating cancer in children. ... | CancerGov | Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors |
What is (are) Skin Cancer ? | Key Points
- Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin. - Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. - Being exposed to ultraviolet radiation may increase the risk of skin cancer.
... | CancerGov | Skin Cancer |
Who is at risk for Skin Cancer? ? | Being exposed to ultraviolet radiation may increase the risk of skin 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. People who think they may be at r... | CancerGov | Skin Cancer |
What is (are) Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors ? | Key Points
- Ovarian germ cell tumor is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the germ (egg) cells of the ovary. - Signs of ovarian germ cell tumor are swelling of the abdomen or vaginal bleeding after menopause. - Tests that examine the ovaries, pelvic area, blood, and ovarian... | CancerGov | Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors |
What are the symptoms of Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors ? | Signs of ovarian germ cell tumor are swelling of the abdomen or vaginal bleeding after menopause. Ovarian germ cell tumors can be hard to diagnose (find) early. Often there are no symptoms in the early stages, but tumors may be found during regular gynecologic exams (checkups). Check with your doctor if you have either... | CancerGov | Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors |
How to diagnose Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors ? | Tests that examine the ovaries, pelvic area, blood, and ovarian tissue are used to detect (find) and diagnose ovarian germ cell 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, s... | CancerGov | Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors |
What is the outlook for Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors ? | 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 cancer. - The size of the tumor. - The stage of cancer (whether it affects part of the ovary, involves the whole ovary, or has sprea... | CancerGov | Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors |
What are the stages of Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors ? | Key Points
- After ovarian germ cell tumor has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the ovary 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. -... | CancerGov | Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors |
What are the treatments for Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with ovarian germ cell tumors. - Four types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Observation - Chemotherapy - Radiation therapy - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. ... | CancerGov | Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Ovarian Germ Cell 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 ... | CancerGov | Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors |
What is (are) Neuroblastoma ? | 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 parent to the child. - Signs and symptoms of ... | CancerGov | Neuroblastoma |
Is Neuroblastoma inherited ? | 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 occurs at a younger age and more than one tumor... | CancerGov | Neuroblastoma |
What are the symptoms of Neuroblastoma ? | 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 other signs and symptoms may be caused by neuroblastoma or by o... | CancerGov | Neuroblastoma |
How to diagnose Neuroblastoma ? | 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 checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything... | CancerGov | Neuroblastoma |
What is the outlook for Neuroblastoma ? | 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 are certain changes in the genes. - Where in the body the... | CancerGov | Neuroblastoma |
What are the stages of Neuroblastoma ? | 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 where it began to other parts of the body. - The following... | CancerGov | Neuroblastoma |
What are the treatments for Neuroblastoma ? | 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 neuroblastoma. - Children who are treated for neuroblastoma may ... | CancerGov | Neuroblastoma |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Neuroblastoma ? | 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. Immunotherapy Immunother... | CancerGov | Neuroblastoma |
What is (are) Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma ? | Key Points
- Childhood Hodgkin lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system. - There are two types of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma. - Epstein-Barr virus infection increases the risk of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma. - Signs of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma inclu... | CancerGov | Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma |
Who is at risk for Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma? ? | Epstein-Barr virus infection increases the risk of childhood 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 childs doctor if yo... | CancerGov | Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma |
What are the symptoms of Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma ? | Signs of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma include swollen lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by childhood Hodgkin lymphoma or by other conditions. Check with your child's doctor if your child has any of the following: - Painless, swollen lymph nodes nea... | CancerGov | Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma |
How to diagnose Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma ? | Tests that examine the lymph system are used to detect (find) and diagnose childhood 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 anything else tha... | CancerGov | Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma |
What is the outlook for Childhood 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 size of the tumor. - Whether there are B symptoms at diagnosis. - The type of Hodgkin lymphoma. - Certain f... | CancerGov | Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma |
What are the stages of Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma ? | Key Points
- After childhood 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 childhood Hodgkin lymphoma may include A, B, E, an... | CancerGov | Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood 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. Proton beam radiation therap... | CancerGov | Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma |
What are the treatments for Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for children with Hodgkin lymphoma. - Children with Hodgkin lymphoma should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating childhood cancer. - Children and adolescents may have treatment-related s... | CancerGov | Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma |
What is (are) Penile Cancer ? | Key Points
- Penile cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the penis. - Human papillomavirus infection may increase the risk of developing penile cancer. - Signs of penile cancer include sores, discharge, and bleeding. - Tests that examine the penis are... | CancerGov | Penile Cancer |
Who is at risk for Penile Cancer? ? | Human papillomavirus infection may increase the risk of developing penile 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. Talk with your doctor if you... | CancerGov | Penile Cancer |
What are the symptoms of Penile Cancer ? | Signs of penile cancer include sores, discharge, and bleeding. These and other signs may be caused by penile cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - Redness, irritation, or a sore on the penis. - A lump on the penis. | CancerGov | Penile Cancer |
How to diagnose Penile Cancer ? | Tests that examine the penis are used to detect (find) and diagnose penile 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 the penis for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems un... | CancerGov | Penile Cancer |
What is the outlook for Penile 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 location and size of the tumor. - Whether the cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred (come back). | CancerGov | Penile Cancer |
What are the stages of Penile Cancer ? | Key Points
- After penile cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the penis 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 follo... | CancerGov | Penile Cancer |
What are the treatments for Penile Cancer ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with penile cancer. - Four types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - Biologic therapy - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - Radi... | CancerGov | Penile Cancer |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Penile 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... | CancerGov | Penile Cancer |
What is (are) Oropharyngeal Cancer ? | Key Points
- Oropharyngeal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the oropharynx. - Smoking or being infected with human papillomavirus can increase the risk of oropharyngeal cancer. - Signs and symptoms of oropharyngeal cancer include a lump in the neck ... | CancerGov | Oropharyngeal Cancer |
Who is at risk for Oropharyngeal Cancer? ? | Smoking or being infected with human papillomavirus can increase the risk of oropharyngeal 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 doesn't mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with you... | CancerGov | Oropharyngeal Cancer |
What are the symptoms of Oropharyngeal Cancer ? | Signs and symptoms of oropharyngeal cancer include a lump in the neck and a sore throat. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by oropharyngeal cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - A sore throat that does not go away. - Trouble swallowing. - ... | CancerGov | Oropharyngeal Cancer |
How to diagnose Oropharyngeal Cancer ? | Tests that examine the mouth and throat are used to help detect (find), diagnose, and stage oropharyngeal 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 swollen lymph n... | CancerGov | Oropharyngeal Cancer |
What is the outlook for Oropharyngeal Cancer ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) depends on the following: - Whether the patient has HPV infection of the oropharynx. - Whether the patient has a history of smoking cigarettes for ten or more pack years. - The stage of the ... | CancerGov | Oropharyngeal Cancer |
What are the stages of Oropharyngeal Cancer ? | Key Points
- After oropharyngeal cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the oropharynx 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. ... | CancerGov | Oropharyngeal Cancer |
What are the treatments for Oropharyngeal Cancer ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with oropharyngeal cancer. - Patients with oropharyngeal cancer should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors with expertise in treating head and neck cancer. - Four types of standard treatment are used: - Sur... | CancerGov | Oropharyngeal Cancer |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Oropharyngeal Cancer ? | 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 ... | CancerGov | Oropharyngeal Cancer |
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... | CancerGov | Male Breast Cancer |
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... | CancerGov | Male Breast Cancer |
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 ... | CancerGov | Male Breast Cancer |
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. | CancerGov | Male Breast Cancer |
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... | CancerGov | Male Breast Cancer |
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 ... | CancerGov | Male Breast Cancer |
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... | CancerGov | Male Breast Cancer |
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... | CancerGov | Male Breast Cancer |
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... | CancerGov | Primary Myelofibrosis |
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... | CancerGov | Primary Myelofibrosis |
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 ... | CancerGov | Primary Myelofibrosis |
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... | CancerGov | Primary Myelofibrosis |
What is (are) Urethral Cancer ? | 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 the risk of urethral cancer. - Signs of urethra... | CancerGov | Urethral Cancer |
What are the symptoms of Urethral Cancer ? | 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 the following: - Trouble starting the flow of urine. ... | CancerGov | Urethral Cancer |
How to diagnose Urethral Cancer ? | 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 signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that se... | CancerGov | Urethral Cancer |
What is the outlook for Urethral Cancer ? | 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 mucosa lining the urethra to nearby tissue, to lymph nodes, or ... | CancerGov | Urethral Cancer |
What are the stages of Urethral Cancer ? | 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 from where it began to other parts of the body. - Ureth... | CancerGov | Urethral Cancer |
What are the treatments for Urethral Cancer ? | 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 types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - Pati... | CancerGov | Urethral Cancer |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Urethral Cancer ? | 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 ... | CancerGov | Urethral Cancer |
What is (are) Melanoma ? | Key Points
- Melanoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in melanocytes (cells that color the skin). - There are different types of cancer that start in the skin. - Melanoma can occur anywhere on the skin. - Unusual moles, exposure to sunlight, and health history can affec... | CancerGov | Melanoma |
Who is at risk for Melanoma? ? | Unusual moles, exposure to sunlight, and health history can affect the risk of melanoma. 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 i... | CancerGov | Melanoma |
What are the symptoms of Melanoma ? | Signs of melanoma include a change in the way a mole or pigmented area looks. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by melanoma or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - A mole that: - changes in size, shape, or color. - has irregular edges... | CancerGov | Melanoma |
How to diagnose Melanoma ? | Tests that examine the skin are used to detect (find) and diagnose melanoma. If a mole or pigmented area of the skin changes or looks abnormal, the following tests and procedures can help find and diagnose melanoma: - Skin exam: A doctor or nurse checks the skin for moles, birthmarks, or other pigmented areas ... | CancerGov | Melanoma |
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