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outlook | 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... |
research | 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 ... |
stages | 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.
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treatment | 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... |
information | 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 ... |
susceptibility | 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... |
symptoms | 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. - ... |
exams and tests | 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... |
outlook | 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 ... |
stages | 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. ... |
treatment | 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... |
research | 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 ... |
information | 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... |
susceptibility | 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. |
symptoms | 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... |
exams and tests | 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... |
outlook | 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... |
stages | 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... |
research | 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... |
treatment | 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... |
information | What is (are) Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter ? | Key Points
- Transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the renal pelvis and ureter. - Misuse of certain pain medicines can affect the risk of transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter. - Signs and symptoms of ... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter ? | Signs and symptoms of transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter include blood in the urine and back pain. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter or by other conditions. There may be no signs or symptoms in the early stages. Signs and sym... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter ? | Tests that examine the abdomen and kidneys are used to detect (find) and diagnose transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter. 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 diseas... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) depends on the stage and grade of the tumor. The treatment options depend on the following: - The stage and grade of the tumor. - Where the tumor is. - Whether the patient's other kidney is h... |
stages | What are the stages of Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter ? | Key Points
- After transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the renal pelvis and ureter or to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Cancer may spread f... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter. - One type of standard treatment is used: - Surgery - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - Fulguration - Segmental res... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter ? | 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. Fulguration Fulguration... |
information | What is (are) Childhood Vascular Tumors ? | Key Points
- Childhood vascular tumors form from cells that make blood vessels or lymph vessels. - Tests are used to detect (find) and diagnose childhood vascular tumors. - Childhood vascular tumors may be classified into four groups. - Benign tumors - Intermediate (locally aggress... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Childhood Vascular Tumors ? | Tests are used to detect (find) and diagnose childhood vascular 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, lesions, or anything else that seems unusual. A hi... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Childhood Vascular Tumors ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for childhood vascular tumors. - Children with childhood vascular tumors should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating cancer in children. - Some treatments cause side effects months or ye... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Vascular 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) Polycythemia Vera ? | Key Points
- Polycythemia vera is a disease in which too many red blood cells are made in the bone marrow. - Symptoms of polycythemia vera include headaches and a feeling of fullness below the ribs on the left side. - Special blood tests are used to diagnose polycythemia vera.
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symptoms | What are the symptoms of Polycythemia Vera ? | Symptoms of polycythemia vera include headaches and a feeling of fullness below the ribs on the left side. Polycythemia vera often does not cause early signs or symptoms. It may be found during a routine blood test. Signs and symptoms may occur as the number of blood cells increases. Other conditions may cause the same... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Polycythemia Vera ? | Special blood tests are used to diagnose polycythemia vera. In addition to a complete blood count, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, and cytogenetic analysis, a serum erythropoietin test is used to diagnose polycythemia vera. In this test, a sample of blood is checked for the level of erythropoietin (a hormone that st... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Polycythemia Vera ? | The purpose of treatment for polycythemia vera is to reduce the number of extra blood cells. Treatment of polycythemia vera may include the following: - Phlebotomy. - Chemotherapy with or without phlebotomy. - Biologic therapy using interferon alfa or pegylated interferon alpha. - Low-dose as... |
information | What is (are) Vulvar Cancer ? | Key Points
- Vulvar cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the vulva. - Having vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia or HPV infection can affect the risk of vulvar cancer. - Signs of vulvar cancer include bleeding or itching. - Tests that examine the vu... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Vulvar Cancer ? | Signs of vulvar cancer include bleeding or itching. Vulvar cancer often does not cause early signs or symptoms. Signs and symptoms may be caused by vulvar cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - A lump or growth on the vulva. - Changes in the vulvar skin, suc... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Vulvar Cancer ? | Tests that examine the vulva are used to detect (find) and diagnose vulvar 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 vulva for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems un... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Vulvar 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 patient's age and general health. - Whether the cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred (come back). |
stages | What are the stages of Vulvar Cancer ? | Key Points
- After vulvar cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the vulva 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. - In vulvar... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Vulvar 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 ... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Vulvar Cancer ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with vulvar cancer. - Four types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - Biologic therapy - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - Patients... |
information | What is (are) Rectal Cancer ? | Key Points
- Rectal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the rectum. - Health history affects the risk of developing rectal cancer. - Signs of rectal cancer include a change in bowel habits or blood in the stool. - Tests that examine the rectum and c... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Rectal Cancer? ? | Health history affects the risk of developing rectal 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 ris... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Rectal Cancer ? | Signs of rectal cancer include a change in bowel habits or blood in the stool. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by rectal cancer 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. - A change in bowel habits.... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Rectal Cancer ? | Tests that examine the rectum and colon are used to detect (find) and diagnose rectal cancer. Tests used to diagnose rectal cancer include the following: - 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 ... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Rectal 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 the inner lining of the rectum only, involves the whole rectum, or has spread to lymph nodes, nearby organs... |
stages | What are the stages of Rectal Cancer ? | Key Points
- After rectal cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the rectum 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 fo... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Rectal Cancer ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with rectal cancer. - Five types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - Active surveillance - Targeted therapy - Other types of treatment are being tested in cli... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Rectal Cancer ? | Other 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 par... |
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 second most common cancer among men in the United States.
Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant... |
susceptibility | 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... |
prevention | 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 ... |
susceptibility | 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... |
research | 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... |
information | What is (are) Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors ? | Key Points
- Extragonadal germ cell tumors form from developing sperm or egg cells that travel from the gonads to other parts of the body. - Age and gender can affect the risk of extragonadal germ cell tumors. - Signs and symptoms of extragonadal germ cell tumors include breathing problems an... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors? ? | Age and gender can affect the risk of extragonadal germ cell tumors. Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesnt mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your doctor if you think you may... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors ? | Signs and symptoms of extragonadal germ cell tumors include breathing problems and chest pain. Malignant extragonadal germ cell tumors may cause signs and symptoms as they grow into nearby areas. Other conditions may cause the same signs and symptoms. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - C... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors ? | Imaging and blood tests are used to detect (find) and diagnose extragonadal 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 seems u... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Extragonadal 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: - Whether the tumor is nonseminoma or seminoma. - The size of the tumor and where it is in the body. - The blood levels of AFP, -hCG, and LDH. ... |
stages | What are the stages of Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors ? | Key Points
- After an extragonadal germ cell tumor has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Cancer may spread from where it began to other parts of the body. - The follo... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with extragonadal germ cell tumors. - Three types of standard treatment are used: - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - Surgery - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - High-dose... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Extragonadal 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 ... |
information | What is (are) Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Other Myeloid Malignancies ? | Key Points
- Childhood acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes a large number of abnormal blood cells. - Leukemia and other diseases of the blood and bone marrow may affect red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. - Other myeloid diseases can a... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Other Myeloid Malignancies? ? | The risk factors for childhood AML, childhood CML, JMML, and MDS are similar. 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 you... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Other Myeloid Malignancies ? | Signs and symptoms of childhood AML, childhood CML, JMML, or MDS include fever, feeling tired, and easy bleeding or bruising. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by childhood AML, childhood CML, JMML, or MDS or by other conditions. Check with a doctor if your child has any of the following: - Feve... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Other Myeloid Malignancies ? | Tests that examine the blood and bone marrow are used to detect (find) and diagnose childhood AML, childhood CML, JMML, and MDS. 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 ... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Other Myeloid Malignancies ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options for childhood AML depend on the following: - The age of the child when the cancer is diagnosed. - The race or ethnic group of the child. - Whether the child is greatly over... |
stages | What are the stages of Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Other Myeloid Malignancies ? | Key Points
- Once childhood acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. - There is no standard staging system for childhood AML, childhood chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JM... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Other Myeloid Malignancies ? | 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. Biologic therapy Biologi... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Other Myeloid Malignancies ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML), or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). - Treatment is planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treati... |
information | What is (are) Gallbladder Cancer ? | Key Points
- Gallbladder cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the gallbladder. - Being female can increase the risk of developing gallbladder cancer. - Signs and symptoms of gallbladder cancer include jaundice, fever, and pain. - Gallbladder cancer ... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Gallbladder Cancer? ? | Being female can increase the risk of developing gallbladder 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 think you ma... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Gallbladder Cancer ? | Signs and symptoms of gallbladder cancer include jaundice, fever, and pain. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by gallbladder cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes). - Pain above the stom... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Gallbladder Cancer ? | Tests that examine the gallbladder and nearby organs are used to detect (find), diagnose, and stage gallbladder cancer. Procedures that make pictures of the gallbladder and the area around it help diagnose gallbladder cancer and show how far the cancer has spread. The process used to find out if cancer cells have sprea... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Gallbladder Cancer ? | Certain factors affect the 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 has spread from the gallbladder to other places in the body). - Whether the cancer can be completel... |
stages | What are the stages of Gallbladder Cancer ? | Key Points
- Tests and procedures to stage gallbladder cancer are usually done at the same time as diagnosis. - 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 stages are used for gallbladder cancer: ... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Gallbladder Cancer ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with gallbladder cancer. - Three types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - Radiation sensitizer... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Gallbladder 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 sensitizers Cli... |
information | What is (are) Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor ? | Key Points
- Central nervous system atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain. - Certain genetic changes may increase the risk of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. - The signs and symptoms of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumo... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor? ? | Certain genetic changes may increase the risk of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. Anything that increases the 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 i... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor ? | The signs and symptoms of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor are not the same in every patient. Signs and symptoms depend on the following: - The child's age. - Where the tumor has formed. Because atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor is fast growing, signs and symptoms may develop quickly and get worse over... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor ? | Tests that examine the brain and spinal cord are used to detect (find) CNS atypical teratoid/rhabdoid 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, such as lumps or anything el... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - Whether there are certain inherited gene changes. - The age of the child. - The amount of tumor remaining after surgery. - Whether the cancer ... |
stages | What are the stages of Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor ? | Key Points
- There is no standard staging system for central nervous system atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor.
There is no standard staging system for central nervous system atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor.
The extent or sprea... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor ? | New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
This summary section describes treatments that are being studied in clinical trials. It may not mention every new treatment being studied. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website. Targeted therapy Targete... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with central nervous system atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor. - Children with atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating cancer in children. ... |
information | What is (are) Merkel Cell Carcinoma ? | Key Points
- Merkel cell carcinoma is a very rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the skin. - Sun exposure and having a weak immune system can affect the risk of Merkel cell carcinoma. - Merkel cell carcinoma usually appears as a single painless lump on sun-exposed skin. -... |
susceptibility | Who is at risk for Merkel Cell Carcinoma? ? | un exposure and having a weak immune system can affect the risk of Merkel cell carcinoma. 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 ... |
symptoms | What are the symptoms of Merkel Cell Carcinoma ? | Merkel cell carcinoma usually appears as a single painless lump on sun-exposed skin. This and other changes in the skin may be caused by Merkel cell carcinoma or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you see changes in your skin. Merkel cell carcinoma usually appears on sun-exposed skin as a single lump that... |
exams and tests | How to diagnose Merkel Cell Carcinoma ? | Tests and procedures that examine the skin are used to detect (find) and diagnose Merkel cell carcinoma. 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma ? | 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 has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body). - Where the cancer is in t... |
stages | What are the stages of Merkel Cell Carcinoma ? | Key Points
- After Merkel cell carcinoma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Cancer may spread from where it began to other parts of the body. - The following stages ... |
treatment | What are the treatments for Merkel Cell Carcinoma ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with Merkel cell carcinoma. - Three types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - Treatment for Merkel ce... |
research | what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Merkel Cell Carcinoma ? | New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
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 trial... |
information | 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... |
susceptibility | 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... |
symptoms | 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... |
exams and tests | 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 ... |
outlook | What is the outlook for Melanoma ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - The thickness of the tumor and where it is in the body. - How quickly the cancer cells are dividing. - Whether there was bleeding or ulceration o... |
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