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treatment | What are the treatments for Short Bowel Syndrome ? | A health care provider will recommend treatment for short bowel syndrome based on a patient's nutritional needs. Treatment may include
- nutritional support - medications - surgery - intestinal transplant
Nutritional Support
The main treatment for short bowel syndro... |
prevention | How to prevent Short Bowel Syndrome ? | People can ask their health care providers about surgical techniques that minimize scar tissue. Scientists have not yet found a way to prevent short bowel syndrome that is present at birth, as its cause is unknown. |
information | What is (are) Short Bowel Syndrome ? | Intestinal adaptation is a process that usually occurs in children after removal of a large portion of their small intestine. The remaining small intestine goes through a period of adaptation and grows to increase its ability to absorb nutrients. Intestinal adaptation can take up to 2 years to occur, and during this ti... |
considerations | What to do for Short Bowel Syndrome ? | Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing or preventing short bowel syndrome. |
considerations | What to do for Short Bowel Syndrome ? | - Short bowel syndrome is a group of problems related to poor absorption of nutrients. - People with short bowel syndrome cannot absorb enough water, vitamins, minerals, protein, fat, calories, and other nutrients from food. - The main symptom of short bowel syndrome is diarrhealoose, watery stools. Diarrhea can lead... |
information | What is (are) Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2 ? | Diabetes is when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is the main type of sugar found in your blood and your main source of energy. Glucose comes from the food you eat and is also made in your liver and muscles. Your blood carries glucose to all of your bodys cells to use for energy.
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information | What is (are) Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2 ? | Prediabetes is when the amount of glucose in your blood is above normal yet not high enough to be called diabetes. With prediabetes, your chances of getting type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke are higher. With some weight loss and moderate physical activity, you can delay or prevent type 2 diabetes. You can even... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2 ? | The signs and symptoms of diabetes are
- being very thirsty - urinating often - feeling very hungry - feeling very tired - losing weight without trying - sores that heal slowly - dry, itchy skin - feelings of pins and needles in your feet - losing feeling in your feet - blurry eyesight
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information | What is (are) Hashimoto's Disease ? | Hashimotos disease, also called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease is a disorder in which the bodys immune system attacks the bodys own cells and organs. Normally, the immune system protects the body from infection by identifying and destroying bac... |
information | What is (are) Hashimoto's Disease ? | The thyroid is a 2-inch-long, butterfly-shaped gland weighing less than 1 ounce. Located in the front of the neck below the larynx, or voice box, it has two lobes, one on either side of the windpipe.
The thyroid is one of the glands that make up the endocrine system. The glands of the endocrine system ... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Hashimoto's Disease ? | Many people with Hashimotos disease have no symptoms at first. As the disease slowly progresses, the thyroid usually enlarges and may cause the front of the neck to look swollen. The enlarged thyroid, called a goiter, may create a feeling of fullness in the throat, though it is usually not painful. After many years, or... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Hashimoto's Disease ? | Diagnosis begins with a physical exam and medical history. A goiter, nodules, or growths may be found during a physical exam, and symptoms may suggest hypothyroidism. Health care providers will then perform blood tests to confirm the diagnosis. A blood test involves drawing blood at a health care providers office or a ... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Hashimoto's Disease ? | Treatment generally depends on whether the thyroid is damaged enough to cause hypothyroidism. In the absence of hypothyroidism, some health care providers treat Hashimotos disease to reduce the size of the goiter. Others choose not to treat the disease and simply monitor their patients for disease progression.
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considerations | What to do for Hashimoto's Disease ? | Iodine is an essential mineral for the thyroid. However, people with Hashimotos disease may be sensitive to harmful side effects from iodine. Taking iodine drops or eating foods containing large amounts of iodinesuch as seaweed, dulse, or kelpmay cause or worsen hypothyroidism. Read more in Iodine in diet at www.nlm.ni... |
considerations | What to do for Hashimoto's Disease ? | - Hashimotos disease, also called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disease. - Hashimotos disease often leads to reduced thyroid function, or hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a disorder that occurs when the thyroid doesnt make enough thyroid hormone for the bodys needs. - Ha... |
information | What is (are) Urinary Incontinence in Children ? | Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control, which results in the accidental loss of urine. A child with UI may not stay dry during the day or night. Some UI is caused by a health problem such as
- a urinary tract infection (UTI) - diabetes, a condition where blood glucose, also called blood s... |
frequency | How many people are affected by Urinary Incontinence in Children ? | By 5 years of age, more than 90 percent of children can control urination during the day. Nighttime wetting is more common than daytime wetting in children, affecting 30 percent of 4-year-olds. The condition resolves itself in about 15 percent of children each year; about 10 percent of 7-year-olds, 3 percent of 12-year... |
causes | What causes Urinary Incontinence in Children ? | The exact cause of most cases of nighttime UI is not known. Though a few cases are caused by structural problems in the urinary tract, most cases probably result from a mix of factors including slower physical development, an overproduction of urine at night, and the inability to recognize bladder filling when asleep. ... |
causes | What causes Urinary Incontinence in Children ? | Daytime UI can be caused by a UTI or structural problems in the urinary tract. Daytime UI that is not associated with UTI or structural problems is less common and tends to disappear much earlier than nighttime UI. Overactive bladder and infrequent or incomplete voiding, or urination, are common causes of daytime UI.
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treatment | What are the treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Children ? | Most UI fades away naturally as a child grows and develops and does not require treatment. When treatment is needed, options include bladder training and related strategies, moisture alarms, and medications.
Growth and Development
As children mature
- bladder capacity ... |
considerations | What to do for Urinary Incontinence in Children ? | Eating, diet, and nutrition have not been shown to play a role in causing or preventing UI in children, though ensuring sufficient fluid intake throughout the day and avoiding caffeine intake may be helpful. |
considerations | What to do for Urinary Incontinence in Children ? | - Urinary incontinence (UI) is the loss of bladder control, which results in the accidental loss of urine. A child with UI may not stay dry during the day or night. Although UI affects many children, it usually disappears naturally over time. - By 5 years of age, more than 98 percent of children can control urination ... |
information | What is (are) Chronic Diarrhea in Children ? | Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. Chronic, or long lasting, diarrhea typically lasts for more than 4 weeks. Children with chronic diarrhea may have loose, watery stools continually, or diarrhea may come and go. Chronic diarrhea may go away without treatment, or it may be a symptom of a chronic disease or disorder. Trea... |
causes | What causes Chronic Diarrhea in Children ? | Many diseases and disorders can cause chronic diarrhea in children. Common causes include
- infections - functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders - food allergies and intolerances - inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Infections, food allergies and intolerances, and IBD may cause chr... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Chronic Diarrhea in Children ? | Symptoms that accompany chronic diarrhea in children depend on the cause of the diarrhea. Symptoms can include
- cramping - abdominal pain - nausea or vomiting - fever - chills - bloody stools
Children with chronic diarrhea who have malabsorption can experience
- ... |
causes | What causes Chronic Diarrhea in Children ? | To determine the cause of chronic diarrhea in children, the health care provider will take a complete medical and family history and conduct a physical exam, and may perform tests.
Medical and family history. Taking a medical and family history is one of the first things a health care provider may do t... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Chronic Diarrhea in Children ? | The treatment for chronic diarrhea will depend on the cause. Some common causes of chronic diarrhea are treated as follows:
- Infections. If a child has prolonged problems digesting certain carbohydrates or proteins after an acute infection, a health care provider may recommend changes in diet. A child... |
considerations | What to do for Chronic Diarrhea in Children ? | A health care provider may recommend changing a childs diet to treat the cause of chronic diarrhea. Making sure that children receive proper nutrition is important for growth and development. A childs parent or caretaker should talk with a health care provider about changing the childs diet to treat chronic diarrhea. |
considerations | What to do for Chronic Diarrhea in Children ? | - Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. Chronic, or long lasting, diarrhea typically lasts for more than 4 weeks. - Many diseases and disorders can cause chronic diarrhea in children. Common causes include infections, functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, food allergies and intolerances, and inflammatory bowel disea... |
information | What is (are) Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children ? | Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, meaning it is a problem caused by changes in how the GI tract works. Children with a functional GI disorder have frequent symptoms, but the GI tract does not become damaged. IBS is not a disease; it is a group of symptoms that occur together. The ... |
information | What is (are) Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children ? | The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus. The movement of muscles in the GI tract, along with the release of hormones and enzymes, allows for the digestion of food. Organs that make up the GI tract are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large inte... |
frequency | How many people are affected by Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children ? | Limited information is available about the number of children with IBS. Older studies have reported prevalence rates for recurrent abdominal pain in children of 10 to 20 percent.1 However, these studies did not differentiate IBS from functional abdominal pain, indigestion, and abdominal migraine. One study of children ... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children ? | The symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain or discomfort and changes in bowel habits. To meet the definition of IBS, the pain or discomfort should be associated with two of the following three symptoms:
- start with bowel movements that occur more or less often than usual - start with stool that appea... |
causes | What causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children ? | The causes of IBS are not well understood. Researchers believe a combination of physical and mental health problems can lead to IBS. The possible causes of IBS in children include the following:
- Brain-gut signal problems. Signals between the brain and nerves of the small and large intestines, also ca... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children ? | To diagnose IBS, a health care provider will conduct a physical exam and take a complete medical history. The medical history will include questions about the childs symptoms, family members with GI disorders, recent infections, medications, and stressful events related to the onset of symptoms. IBS is diagnosed when t... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children ? | Though there is no cure for IBS, the symptoms can be treated with a combination of the following:
- changes in eating, diet, and nutrition - medications - probiotics - therapies for mental health problems |
considerations | What to do for Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children ? | Large meals can cause cramping and diarrhea, so eating smaller meals more often, or eating smaller portions, may help IBS symptoms. Eating meals that are low in fat and high in carbohydrates, such as pasta, rice, whole-grain breads and cereals, fruits, and vegetables may help.
Certain foods and drinks ... |
considerations | What to do for Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children ? | - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, meaning it is a problem caused by changes in how the GI tract works. Children with a functional GI disorder have frequent symptoms, but the GI tract does not become damaged. - IBS is not a disease; it is a group of symptoms that occur tog... |
information | What is (are) What I need to know about Gestational Diabetes ? | Gestational* diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops only during pregnancy. Diabetes means your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Your body uses glucose for energy. Too much glucose in your blood is not good for you or your baby.
Gestational diabetes is usually diagnosed during ... |
causes | What causes What I need to know about Gestational Diabetes ? | Gestational diabetes happens when your body can't make enough insulin during pregnancy. Insulin is a hormone made in your pancreas, an organ located behind your stomach. Insulin helps your body use glucose for energy and helps control your blood glucose levels.
During pregnancy, your body makes more ho... |
information | What is (are) What I need to know about Gestational Diabetes ? | Your chances of getting gestational diabetes are higher if you
- are overweight - have had gestational diabetes before - have given birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds - have a parent, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes - have prediabetes, meaning your blood glucose levels are higher t... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose What I need to know about Gestational Diabetes ? | Doctors use blood tests to diagnose gestational diabetes. All diabetes blood tests involve drawing blood at a doctor's office or a commercial facility. Blood samples are sent to a lab for analysis.
Screening Glucose Challenge Test
For this test, you will drink a sugar... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose What I need to know about Gestational Diabetes ? | If you have gestational diabetes, your doctor may recommend that you have some extra tests to check your baby's health, such as
- ultrasound exams, which use sound waves to make images that show your baby's growth and whether your baby is larger than normal - a nonstress test, which uses a monitor pla... |
treatment | What are the treatments for What I need to know about Gestational Diabetes ? | Treating gestational diabetes means taking steps to keep your blood glucose levels in a target range. Targets are numbers you aim for. Your doctor will help you set your targets. You will learn how to control your blood glucose using
- healthy eating - physical activity - insulin shots, if needed |
considerations | What to do for What I need to know about Gestational Diabetes ? | Your health care team will help you make a healthy eating plan with food choices that are good for both you and your baby. These choices are good for you to follow throughout pregnancy and after, as you raise your family.
Using a healthy eating plan will help your blood glucose stay in your target rang... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose What I need to know about Gestational Diabetes ? | Your health care team may teach you how to test for chemicals called ketones in your morning urine or in your blood. High levels of ketones are a sign that your body is using your body fat for energy instead of the food you eat. Using fat for energy is not recommended during pregnancy. Ketones may be harmful for your b... |
prevention | How to prevent What I need to know about Gestational Diabetes ? | You can do a lot to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by making these lifestyle changes:
- Reach and stay at a healthy weight. Try to reach your prepregnancy weight 6 to 12 months after your baby is born. Then, if you still weigh too much, work to lose at least 5 to 7 percent of your body weight and kee... |
considerations | What to do for What I need to know about Gestational Diabetes ? | - Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops only during pregnancy. Diabetes means your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. - Gestational diabetes happens when your body can't make enough insulin during pregnancy. Insulin is a hormone made in your pancreas, an organ located behind your s... |
information | What is (are) Human Growth Hormone and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Resource List ? | MAGIC (Major Aspects of Growth in Children) Foundation is a national, nonprofit organization that provides support and education about growth disorders in children and growth hormone deficiency in adults. Staff will help connect people who have similar interests or concerns.
The Human Growth Foundation... |
information | What is (are) Human Growth Hormone and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Resource List ? | Health Alert: Adrenal Crisis Causes Death in Some People Who Were Treated with Human Growth Hormone
National Hormone and Pituitary Program (NHPP): Information for People Treated with Pituitary Human Growth Hormone (Summary)
National Hormone and Pituitary Program (NHPP): Information for... |
information | 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 less common in the United States than in other parts of the world. - Having hepatitis or cirrhosis can increase the risk of developing liver cancer.
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susceptibility | Who is at risk for Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer? ? | Having hepatitis or cirrhosis can increase the risk of developing liver 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 doesn't mean that you will not get cancer. People who think they may be at... |
information | What is (are) Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer ? | Key Points
- Ovarian epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and primary peritoneal cancer are diseases in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissue covering the ovary or lining the fallopian tube or peritoneum. - Ovarian epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and primary peritoneal... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer? ? | Women who have a family history of ovarian cancer are at an increased risk of ovarian 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 doc... |
inheritance | Is Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer inherited ? | Some ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancers are caused by inherited gene mutations (changes). The genes in cells carry the hereditary information that is received from a persons parents. Hereditary ovarian cancer makes up about 20% of all cases of ovarian cancer. There are three hereditary patterns: ov... |
prevention | How to prevent Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer ? | Women with an increased risk of ovarian cancer may consider surgery to lessen the risk. Some women who have an increased risk of ovarian cancer may choose to have a risk-reducing oophorectomy (the removal of healthy ovaries so that cancer cannot grow in them). In high-risk women, this procedure has been shown to greatl... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer ? | Signs and symptoms of ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer include pain or swelling in the abdomen. Ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer may not cause early signs or symptoms. When signs or symptoms do appear, the cancer is often advanced. Signs and symptoms may include the following: - Pain, ... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer ? | Tests that examine the ovaries and pelvic area are used to detect (find) and diagnose ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal 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, suc... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer ? | Certain factors affect treatment options and prognosis (chance of recovery). The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - The type of ovarian cancer and how much cancer there is. - The stage and grade of the cancer. - Whether the patient has extra fluid in the abdome... |
stages | What are the stages of Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer ? | Key Points
- After ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the ovaries 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 othe... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with ovarian epithelial cancer. - Three kinds of standard treatment are used. - Surgery - Chemotherapy - Targeted therapy - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - Radiation the... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal 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. Radiation therapy Radiat... |
information | What is (are) Hypopharyngeal Cancer ? | Key Points
- Hypopharyngeal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the hypopharynx. - Use of tobacco products and heavy drinking can affect the risk of developing hypopharyngeal cancer. - Signs and symptoms of hypopharyngeal cancer include a sore throat a... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Hypopharyngeal Cancer? ? | Use of tobacco products and heavy drinking can affect the risk of developing hypopharyngeal 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 yo... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Hypopharyngeal Cancer ? | Signs and symptoms of hypopharyngeal cancer include a sore throat and ear pain. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by hypopharyngeal cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - A sore throat that does not go away. - Ear pain. - A lump in the neck... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Hypopharyngeal Cancer ? | Tests that examine the throat and neck are used to help detect (find) and diagnose hypopharyngeal cancer. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam of the throat: An exam in which the doctor feels for swollen lymph nodes in the neck and looks down the throat with a small, long-handled mi... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Hypopharyngeal Cancer ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. Prognosis (chance of recovery) depends on the following: - The stage of the cancer (whether it affects part of the hypopharynx, involves the whole hypopharynx, or has spread to other places in the body). Hypopharyngeal cancer is usuall... |
stages | What are the stages of Hypopharyngeal Cancer ? | Key Points
- After hypopharyngeal cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the hypopharynx 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.... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Hypopharyngeal Cancer ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with hypopharyngeal cancer. - Three types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - Patients may want t... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Hypopharyngeal 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 ... |
information | What is (are) Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors ? | Key Points
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumor is a disease in which abnormal cells form in the tissues of the gastrointestinal tract. - Genetic factors can increase the risk of having a gastrointestinal stromal tumor. - Signs of gastrointestinal stromal tumors include blood in the stool or vomi... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors? ? | Genetic factors can increase the risk of having a gastrointestinal stromal 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 having risk factors doesn't mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your doctor if you t... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors ? | Signs of gastrointestinal stromal tumors include blood in the stool or vomit. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by a GIST or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - Blood (either bright red or very dark) in the stool or vomit. - Pain in the abdomen, whi... |
stages | What are the stages of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors ? | Key Points
- After a gastrointestinal stromal tumor has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the gastrointestinal tract 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 oth... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors ? | 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 ... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors. - Four types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Targeted therapy - Watchful waiting - Supportive care - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical tr... |
information | What is (are) AIDS-Related Lymphoma ? | Key Points
- AIDS-related lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system of patients who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). - There are many different types of lymphoma. - Signs of AIDS-related lymphoma include weight loss, fever, and night sweats... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of AIDS-Related Lymphoma ? | Signs of AIDS-related lymphoma include weight loss, fever, and night sweats. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by AIDS-related lymphoma or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - Weight loss or fever for no known reason. - Night sweats. - Painless, sw... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose AIDS-Related Lymphoma ? | Tests that examine the lymph system and other parts of the body are used to help detect (find) and diagnose AIDS-related 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 a... |
outlook | What is the outlook for AIDS-Related 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 age of the patient. - The number of CD4 lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) in the blood. - The number of... |
stages | What are the stages of AIDS-Related Lymphoma ? | Key Points
- After AIDS-related 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 AIDS-related lymphoma may include E and S. - The fo... |
treatment | What are the treatments for AIDS-Related Lymphoma ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with AIDS-related lymphoma. - Treatment of AIDS-related lymphoma combines treatment of the lymphoma with treatment for AIDS. - Four types of standard treatment are used: - Chemotherapy - Radiation therapy - High... |
information | 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... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Neuroblastoma? ? | The risk factors for neuroblastoma are not known. |
susceptibility | 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... |
information | What is (are) Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia ? | Key Points
- Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia is a disease in which too many myelocytes and monocytes (immature white blood cells) are made in the bone marrow. - Older age and being male increase the risk of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. - Signs and symptoms of chronic myelomonocytic leukemi... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia? ? | Older age and being male increase the risk of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Possible risk factors for CMML include the following: - Older age. - Being male. - Being exposed to certain substances at work or in the environm... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia ? | Signs and symptoms of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia include fever, weight loss, and feeling very tired. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by CMML or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - Fever for no known reason. - Infection. - Feeling very tire... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options for CMML depend on the following: - The number of white blood cells or platelets in the blood or bone marrow. - Whether the patient is anemic. - The amount of blasts in the... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia ? | Treatment of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) may include the following: - Chemotherapy with one or more agents. - Stem cell transplant. - A clinical trial of a new treatment. Check the list of NCI-supported cancer clinical trials that are now accepting patients with chronic myelomonocytic ... |
information | What is (are) Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ? | Key Points
- Childhood brain stem glioma is a disease in which benign (noncancer) or malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain stem. - Brain tumors may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). - There are two types of brain stem gliomas in children. - The cause of mos... |
causes | What causes Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ? | The cause of most childhood brain tumors is unknown. |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Childhood Brain Stem Glioma? ? | Anything that increases your risk of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesnt mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your child's doctor if you think your child may be at risk. Possible risk factors for brain stem glioma... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ? | The signs and symptoms of brain stem glioma are not the same in every child. Signs and symptoms depend on the following: - Where the tumor forms in the brain. - The size of the tumor and whether it has spread all through the brain stem. - How fast the tumor grows. - The child's age and development. ... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ? | Tests that examine the brain are used to detect (find) childhood brain stem glioma. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual. A ... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis and treatment options depend on: - The type of brain stem glioma. - Where the tumor is found in the brain and if it has spread within the brain stem. - The age of the child when diagnosed. - Whether or not the ch... |
stages | What are the stages of Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ? | Key Points
- The plan for cancer treatment depends on whether the tumor is in one area of the brain or has spread all through the brain.
The plan for cancer treatment depends on whether the tumor is in one area of the brain or has spread all thro... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ? | New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
For some patients, taking part in ... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Childhood Brain Stem Glioma ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for children with brain stem glioma. - Children with brain stem glioma should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating childhood brain tumors. - Childhood brain stem gliomas may cause signs ... |
information | 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 most common nonskin cancer among men in the United States. - Different factors increase or decrease the risk of developing prostate cancer.
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