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susceptibility | Who is at risk for Prostate Cancer? ? | Prostate cancer is the most common nonskin cancer among men in the United States. Prostate cancer is found mainly in older men. Although the number of men with prostate cancer is large, most men diagnosed with this disease do not die from it. Prostate cancer causes more deaths in men than any other cancer except lung c... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Prostate Cancer? ? | Different factors increase or decrease the risk of developing prostate cancer. Anything that increases a person's chance of developing 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 fo... |
information | What is (are) Breast Cancer ? | Key Points
- Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. - Sometimes breast cancer occurs in women who are pregnant or have just given birth. - Signs of breast cancer include a lump or change in the breast. - It may be difficult to detect... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Breast Cancer? ? | Sometimes breast cancer occurs in women who are pregnant or have just given birth. Breast cancer occurs about once in every 3,000 pregnancies. It occurs most often between the ages of 32 and 38. |
symptoms | 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 siz... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Breast Cancer ? | Breast exams should be part of prenatal and postnatal care.
To detect breast cancer, pregnant and nursing women should examine their breasts themselves. Women should also receive clinical breast exams during their regular prenatal and postnatal check-ups. Talk to your doctor if you notice any chan... |
outlook | 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 other parts of the body). - The type of breast c... |
stages | 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... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Breast Cancer ? | Key Points
- Treatment options for pregnant women depend on the stage of the disease and the age of the unborn baby. - Three types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - Ending the pregnancy does not seem to improve the mothers ch... |
information | What is (are) Nasopharyngeal Cancer ? | Key Points
- Nasopharyngeal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the nasopharynx. - Ethnic background and being exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus can affect the risk of nasopharyngeal cancer. - Signs of nasopharyngeal cancer include trouble breathing, s... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Nasopharyngeal Cancer? ? | Ethnic background and being exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus can affect the risk of nasopharyngeal 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... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Nasopharyngeal Cancer ? | Signs of nasopharyngeal cancer include trouble breathing, speaking, or hearing. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by nasopharyngeal cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - A lump in the nose or neck. - A sore throat. - Trouble breathing or s... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Nasopharyngeal Cancer ? | Tests that examine the nose and throat are used to detect (find) and diagnose nasopharyngeal 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 nodes in the n... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Nasopharyngeal 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 (whether it affects part of the nasopharynx, involves the whole nasopharynx, or has spread to other places in the body). - ... |
stages | What are the stages of Nasopharyngeal Cancer ? | Key Points
- After nasopharyngeal cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the nasopharynx 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 Nasopharyngeal Cancer ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with nasopharyngeal cancer. - Three types of standard treatment are used: - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - Surgery - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - Patients may want ... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Nasopharyngeal 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) 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... |
stages | 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... |
causes | What causes Childhood Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumors ? | The cause of most childhood CNS germ cell tumors is not known. |
symptoms | 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 ... |
exams and tests | 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... |
outlook | 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... |
research | 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... |
treatment | 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. ... |
information | What is (are) Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ? | Key Points
- Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many immature lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). - Leukemia may affect red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. - Past treatment for cancer and certain genetic cond... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ? | Signs of childhood ALL include fever and bruising. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by childhood ALL or by other conditions. Check with your child's doctor if your child has any of the following: - Fever. - Easy bruising or bleeding. - Petechiae (flat, pinpoint, dark-red spots under the ... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ? | Tests that examine the blood and bone marrow are used to detect (find) and diagnose childhood ALL. The following tests and procedures may be used to diagnose childhood ALL and find out if leukemia cells have spread to other parts of the body such as the brain or testicles: - Physical exam and history : An exa... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) depends on: - How quickly and how low the leukemia cell count drops after the first month of treatment. - Age at the time of diagnosis, gender, race, and ethnic background. - The number of white... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ? | 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. Chimeric antigen receptor (C... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia? ? | Key Points
Past treatment for cancer and certain genetic conditions affect the risk of having childhood ALL. 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 ... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). - Children with ALL should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors who are experts in treating childhood leukemia. - Children and adolescents may have treatment-related side effects... |
information | What is (are) Colon Cancer ? | Key Points
- Colon cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the colon. - Health history affects the risk of developing colon cancer. - Signs of colon cancer include blood in the stool or a change in bowel habits. - Tests that examine the colon and rectum ... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Colon Cancer? ? | Health history affects the risk of developing colon 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 doesnt mean that you will not get cancer. Talk to your doctor if you think you may be at risk... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Colon Cancer ? | Signs of colon cancer include blood in the stool or a change in bowel habits. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by colon cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - A change in bowel habits. - Blood (either bright red or very dark) in the stool. ... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Colon Cancer ? | Tests that examine the colon and rectum are used to detect (find) and diagnose colon 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 seems un... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Colon 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 (whether the cancer is in the inner lining of the colon only or has spread through the colon wall, or has spread to lymph nodes... |
stages | What are the stages of Colon Cancer ? | Key Points
- After colon cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the colon 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 follow... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Colon Cancer ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with colon cancer. - Six types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiofrequency ablation - Cryosurgery - Chemotherapy - Radiation therapy - Targeted therapy - New types of treatment are ... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Colon 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) Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms ? | Key Points
- Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms are a group of diseases in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells. - Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms have features of both myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative neoplasms. - There are different t... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms ? | Tests that examine the blood and bone marrow are used to detect (find) and diagnose myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease such as ... |
stages | What are the stages of Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms ? | Key Points
- There is no standard staging system for myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms.
There is no standard staging system for myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms.
Staging is the process used to find out h... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms. - Five types of standard treatment are used: - Chemotherapy - Other drug therapy - Stem cell transplant - Supportive care - Targeted therapy - New... |
information | 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... |
susceptibility | 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 ... |
symptoms | 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... |
exams and tests | 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... |
outlook | 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... |
stages | 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... |
research | 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 ... |
treatment | 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... |
information | 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... |
susceptibility | 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... |
symptoms | 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... |
exams and tests | 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... |
outlook | 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... |
stages | 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... |
research | 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... |
treatment | 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... |
information | What is (are) Skin Cancer ? | Key Points
- Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin. - There are several types of skin cancer. - Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States.
Skin cancer is a disease in whi... |
prevention | How to prevent Skin Cancer ? | Key Points
- Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. - Being exposed to ultraviolet radiation is a risk factor for skin cancer. - It is not known if the following lower the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer: - Sunscreen use and avoiding sun exposu... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Skin Cancer? ? | Key Points
- Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. - Being exposed to ultraviolet radiation is a risk factor for skin cancer. - It is not known if the following lower the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer: - Sunscreen use and avoiding sun exposu... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Skin 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... |
information | What is (are) Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer ? | Key Points
- Ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancers are diseases in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or peritoneum. - Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer of the female reproductive system.
... |
prevention | How to prevent Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer ? | Key Points
- Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. - The following are risk factors for ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancer: - Family history of ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancer - Inherited risk - ... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer? ? | Key Points
- Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. - The following are risk factors for ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancer: - Family history of ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancer - Inherited risk - ... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal 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... |
information | What is (are) Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) ? | Key Points
- Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors form in hormone-making cells (islet cells) of the pancreas. - Pancreatic NETs may or may not cause signs or symptoms. - There are different kinds of functional pancreatic NETs. - Having certain syndromes can increase the risk of pancreatic NETs... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors)? ? | Having certain syndromes can increase the risk of pancreatic NETs. 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... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) ? | Lab tests and imaging tests are used to detect (find) and diagnose pancreatic NETs.
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 t... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. Pancreatic NETs can often be cured. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - The type of cancer cell. - Where the tumor is found in the pancreas. - Whether the tumor has spread to more ... |
stages | What are the stages of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) ? | Key Points
- The plan for cancer treatment depends on where the NET is found in the pancreas and whether it has spread. - 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 Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with pancreatic NETs. - Six types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Chemotherapy - Hormone therapy - Hepatic arterial occlusion or chemoembolization - Targeted therapy - Supportive care ... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell 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 ... |
information | What is (are) Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis ? | Key Points
- Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a type of cancer that can damage tissue or cause lesions to form in one or more places in the body. - Family history or having a parent who was exposed to certain chemicals may increase the risk of LCH. - The signs and symptoms of LCH depend on whe... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis? ? | 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. Risk factors for LCH include the following: - Hav... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis ? | These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by LCH or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you or your child have any of the following: Skin and nails LCH in infants may affect the skin only. In some cases, skin-only LCH may get worse over weeks or months and become a form called high-risk multisy... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis ? | The following tests and procedures may be used to detect (find) and diagnose LCH or conditions caused by LCH: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual. A history of the patient... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis ? | LCH in organs such as the skin, bones, lymph nodes, or pituitary gland usually gets better with treatment and is called "low- risk". LCH in the spleen, liver, or bone marrow is harder to treat and is called "high-risk". The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - Whet... |
stages | What are the stages of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis ? | Key Points
- There is no staging system for Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH). - Treatment of LCH is based on where LCH cells are found in the body and how many body systems are affected.
There is no staging system for Langerhans cell histio... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH). - Children with LCH should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating childhood cancer. - Some cancer treatments cause side effects month... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis ? | 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) Laryngeal Cancer ? | Key Points
- Laryngeal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the larynx. - Use of tobacco products and drinking too much alcohol can affect the risk of laryngeal cancer. - Signs and symptoms of laryngeal cancer include a sore throat and ear pain. - Te... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Laryngeal Cancer? ? | Use of tobacco products and drinking too much alcohol can affect the risk of laryngeal 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... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer ? | Signs and symptoms of laryngeal cancer include a sore throat and ear pain. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by laryngeal cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - A sore throat or cough that does not go away. - Trouble or pain when swallowing. ... |
exams and tests | 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... |
outlook | 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... |
stages | 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 ... |
treatment | 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 ... |
research | 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... |
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 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... |
susceptibility | 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 ... |
prevention | 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... |
research | 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... |
information | 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... |
susceptibility | 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... |
symptoms | 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 ... |
exams and tests | 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... |
outlook | 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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