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What are the symptoms of Atypical Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ? | Signs and symptoms of atypical chronic myelogenous leukemia include easy bruising or bleeding and feeling tired and weak. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by atypical CML or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - Shortness of breath. - Pale skin. - ... | Atypical Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia |
What is the outlook for Atypical Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery). The prognosis (chance of recovery) for atypical CML depends on the number of red blood cells and platelets in the blood. | Atypical Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia |
What are the treatments for Atypical Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ? | Treatment of atypical chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) may include chemotherapy. Check the list of NCI-supported cancer clinical trials that are now accepting patients with atypical chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR-ABL1 negative. For more specific results, refine the search by using other search features, such as the ... | Atypical Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia |
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... | Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms |
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 ... | Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms |
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... | Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms |
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... | Myelodysplastic/ Myeloproliferative Neoplasms |
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... | Skin Cancer |
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... | Skin Cancer |
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... | Skin Cancer |
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... | Skin Cancer |
What is (are) Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia ? | Key Points
- Adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts (a type of white blood cell), red blood cells, or platelets. - Leukemia may affect red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. - There are different subtypes of AML. ... | Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
Who is at risk for Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia? ? | Smoking, previous chemotherapy treatment, and exposure to radiation may affect the risk of adult AML. 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 y... | Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
What are the symptoms of Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia ? | Signs and symptoms of adult AML include fever, feeling tired, and easy bruising or bleeding. The early signs and symptoms of AML may be like those caused by the flu or other common diseases. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - Fever. - Shortness of breath. - Easy bruising or bleedi... | Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
How to diagnose Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia ? | Tests that examine the blood and bone marrow are used to detect (find) and diagnose adult AML. 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 ... | Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
What is the outlook for Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on: - The age of the patient. - The subtype of AML. - Whether the patient received chemotherapy in the past to treat a different cancer. - Whether there is a hist... | Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
What are the stages of Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia ? | Key Points
- Once adult 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 adult AML.
Once adult acute myeloid leukemia (A... | Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
What are the treatments for Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with adult acute myeloid leukemia. - The treatment of adult AML usually has 2 phases. - Four types of standard treatment are used: - Chemotherapy - Radiation therapy - Stem cell transplant - Other drug ther... | Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Adult Acute Myeloid 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. Targeted therapy Tar... | Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
What is (are) Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma ? | Key Points
- Childhood soft tissue sarcoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in soft tissues of the body. - Soft tissue sarcoma occurs in children and adults. - Having certain diseases and inherited disorders can increase the risk of childhood soft tissue sarcoma. ... | Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma |
Who is at risk for Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma? ? | Having certain diseases and inherited disorders can increase the risk of childhood 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 doesnt mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with... | Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma |
What are the symptoms of Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma ? | The most common sign of childhood soft tissue sarcoma is a painless lump or swelling in soft tissues of the body. A sarcoma may appear as a painless lump under the skin, often on an arm, a leg, or the trunk. There may be no other signs or symptoms at first. As the sarcoma gets bigger and presses on nearby organs, nerve... | Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma |
How to diagnose Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma ? | Diagnostic tests are used to detect (find) and diagnose childhood soft tissue sarcoma. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual.... | Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma |
What is the outlook for Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - The part of the body where the tumor first formed. - The size and grade of the tumor. - The type of soft tissue sarcoma. - How deep the tumor ... | Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma |
What are the stages of Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma ? | Key Points
- After childhood soft tissue sarcoma 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.
... | Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma ? | New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
This summary section describes treatments that are being studied in clinical trials. It may not mention every new treatment being studied. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website. Gene therapy Gene therap... | Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma |
What are the treatments for Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with childhood soft tissue sarcoma. - Children with childhood soft tissue sarcoma should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating cancer in children. - Treatment for childhood so... | Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma |
What is (are) Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma ? | Key Points
- Thymoma and thymic carcinoma are diseases in which malignant (cancer) cells form on the outside surface of the thymus. - Thymoma is linked with myasthenia gravis and other autoimmune diseases. - Signs and symptoms of thymoma and thymic carcinoma include a cough and chest pain. ... | Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma |
What are the symptoms of Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma ? | Signs and symptoms of thymoma and thymic carcinoma include a cough and chest pain. Thymoma and thymic carcinoma may not cause early signs or symptoms. The cancer may be found during a routine chest x-ray. Signs and symptoms may be caused by thymoma, thymic carcinoma, or other conditions. Check with your doctor if you h... | Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma |
How to diagnose Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma ? | Tests that examine the thymus are used to detect (find) thymoma or thymic 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 that seems unusual. A... | Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma |
What is the outlook for Thymoma and Thymic 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 type of cancer cell. - Whether the tumor can be removed completely by surgery. - The patient's general health... | Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma |
What are the stages of Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma ? | Key Points
- Tests done to detect thymoma or thymic carcinoma are also used to stage the disease. - 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 thymoma: - Stage I -... | Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma ? | 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.
... | Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma |
What are the treatments for Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with thymoma and thymic carcinoma. - Four types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - Hormone therapy - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. ... | Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma |
What is (are) Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors ? | Key Points
- Childhood kidney tumors are diseases in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the kidney. - There are many types of childhood kidney tumors. - Wilms Tumor - Renal Cell Cancer (RCC) - Rhabdoid Tumor of the Kidney - Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Kidney ... | Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors |
Who is at risk for Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors? ? | Having certain genetic syndromes or other conditions can increase the risk of Wilms 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 doesn't mean that you will not get cancer. Ta... | Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors |
What are the symptoms of Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors ? | Signs of Wilms tumor and other childhood kidney tumors include a lump in the abdomen and blood in the urine. Sometimes childhood kidney tumors do not cause signs and symptoms and the parent finds a mass in the abdomen by chance or the mass is found during a well-child health check up. These and other signs and symptoms... | Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors |
How to diagnose Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors ? | Tests are used to screen for Wilms tumor.
Screening tests are done in children with an increased risk of Wilms tumor. These tests may help find cancer early and decrease the chance of dying from cancer. In general, children with an increased risk of Wilms tumor should be screened for Wilms tumor e... | Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors |
What is the outlook for Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options for Wilms tumor depend on the following: - How different the tumor cells are from normal kidney cells when looked at under a microscope. - The stage of the cancer. - The ty... | Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors |
What are the stages of Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors ? | Key Points
- Wilms tumors are staged during surgery and with imaging tests. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Cancer may spread from where it began to other parts of the body. - In addition to the stages, Wilms tumors are described by their histology. - The follow... | Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors |
What are the treatments for Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with Wilms tumor and other childhood kidney tumors. - Children with Wilms tumor or other childhood kidney tumors should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating cancer in children. ... | Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors ? | New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website. Targeted therapy Targeted therapy is a treatment that uses drugs or other substances to identify and attack specific cancer cells without harming normal cells. Tar... | Wilms Tumor and Other Childhood Kidney Tumors |
What is (are) Anal Cancer ? | Key Points
- Anal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the anus. - Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of anal cancer. - In the United States, the number of new cases of anal cancer has increased in recent years.
... | Anal Cancer |
Who is at risk for Anal Cancer? ? | Being infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) increases the risk of developing anal cancer. Risk factors include the following: - Being infected with human papillomavirus (HPV). - Having many sexual partners. - Having receptive anal intercourse (anal sex). - Being older than 50 years. - Frequen... | Anal Cancer |
What are the symptoms of Anal Cancer ? | Signs of anal cancer include bleeding from the anus or rectum or a lump near the anus. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by anal cancer or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - Bleeding from the anus or rectum. - Pain or pressure in the area around th... | Anal Cancer |
How to diagnose Anal Cancer ? | Tests that examine the rectum and anus are used to detect (find) and diagnose anal 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 unus... | Anal Cancer |
What is the outlook for Anal Cancer ? | Certain factors affect the prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) depends on the following: - The size of the tumor. - Where the tumor is in the anus. - Whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. The treatment options depend on the following... | Anal Cancer |
What are the stages of Anal Cancer ? | Key Points
- After anal cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the anus 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 followi... | Anal Cancer |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Anal Cancer ? | New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
This summary section describes treatments that are being studied in clinical trials. It may not mention every new treatment being studied. Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website. Radiosensitizers Radiose... | Anal Cancer |
What are the treatments for Anal Cancer ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with anal cancer. - Three types of standard treatment are used: - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - Surgery - Having the human immunodeficiency virus can affect treatment of anal cancer. - New types of tre... | Anal Cancer |
What is (are) Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ? | Key Points
- Childhood extracranial germ cell tumors form from germ cells in parts of the body other than the brain. - Childhood extracranial germ cell tumors may be benign or malignant. - There are three types of extracranial germ cell tumors. - Mature Teratomas - Immature Terato... | Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors |
What causes Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ? | The cause of most childhood extracranial germ cell tumors is unknown. | Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors |
Who is at risk for Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors? ? | Having certain inherited disorders can increase the risk of an extracranial germ cell 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 doesnt mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your child... | Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors |
What are the symptoms of Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ? | Signs of childhood extracranial germ cell tumors depend on the type of tumor and where it is in the body. Different tumors may cause the following signs and symptoms. Other conditions may cause these same signs and symptoms. Check with a doctor if your child has any of the following: - A lump in the abdomen or ... | Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors |
How to diagnose Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ? | Imaging studies and blood tests are used to detect (find) and diagnose childhood extracranial 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... | Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors |
What is the outlook for Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - The type of germ cell tumor. - Where the tumor first began to grow. - The stage of the cancer (whether it has spread to nearby areas or to other ... | Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors |
What are the stages of Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ? | Key Points
- After a childhood extracranial germ cell tumor has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread from where the tumor started to nearby areas or to other parts of the body. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. - Cancer may spread from w... | Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors |
What are the treatments for Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for children with extracranial germ cell tumors. - Children with extracranial germ cell tumors should have their treatment planned by a team of health care providers who are experts in treating cancer in children. - Some cancer treatments cau... | Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Childhood Extracranial 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 ... | Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors |
What is (are) Uterine Sarcoma ? | Key Points
- Uterine sarcoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the muscles of the uterus or other tissues that support the uterus. - Being exposed to x-rays can increase the risk of uterine sarcoma. - Signs of uterine sarcoma include abnormal bleeding. - Tests that ex... | Uterine Sarcoma |
Who is at risk for Uterine Sarcoma? ? | Being exposed to x-rays can increase the risk of uterine 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 doesnt mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your doctor if you think you may be a... | Uterine Sarcoma |
What are the symptoms of Uterine Sarcoma ? | Signs of uterine sarcoma include abnormal bleeding. Abnormal bleeding from the vagina and other signs and symptoms may be caused by uterine sarcoma or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - Bleeding that is not part of menstrual periods. - Bleeding after menopause. ... | Uterine Sarcoma |
How to diagnose Uterine Sarcoma ? | Tests that examine the uterus are used to detect (find) and diagnose uterine sarcoma. The following tests and procedures may be used: - Physical exam and history : An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual. ... | Uterine Sarcoma |
What is the outlook for Uterine Sarcoma ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - The stage of the cancer. - The type and size of the tumor. - The patient's general health. - Whether the cancer has just been diagnosed or has... | Uterine Sarcoma |
What are the stages of Uterine Sarcoma ? | Key Points
- After uterine sarcoma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the uterus or to other parts of the body. - Uterine sarcoma may be diagnosed, staged, and treated in the same surgery. - There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. ... | Uterine Sarcoma |
What are the treatments for Uterine Sarcoma ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with uterine sarcoma. - Four types of standard treatment are used: - Surgery - Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy - Hormone therapy - New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials. - Patien... | Uterine Sarcoma |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Uterine Sarcoma ? | 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 ... | Uterine Sarcoma |
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.
... | Polycythemia Vera |
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... | Polycythemia Vera |
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... | Polycythemia Vera |
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... | Polycythemia Vera |
What is (are) Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ? | Key Points
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia is a disease in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells. - Leukemia may affect red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. - Signs and symptoms of chronic myelogenous leukemia include fever, night sweats, and tiredness. - Most... | Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia |
What are the symptoms of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ? | Signs and symptoms of chronic myelogenous leukemia include fever, night sweats, and tiredness. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by CML or by other conditions. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following: - Feeling very tired. - Weight loss for no known reason. - Night sweats. ... | Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia |
What are the genetic changes related to Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ? | Most people with CML have a gene mutation (change) called the Philadelphia chromosome. Every cell in the body contains DNA (genetic material) that determines how the cell looks and acts. DNA is contained inside chromosomes. In CML, part of the DNA from one chromosome moves to another chromosome. This change is called t... | Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia |
How to diagnose Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ? | Tests that examine the blood and bone marrow are used to detect (find) and diagnose chronic myelogenous leukemia.. 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 an enlarged spl... | Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia |
What is the outlook for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ? | Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options. The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following: - The patients age. - The phase of CML. - The amount of blasts in the blood or bone marrow. - The size of the spleen at diagnosis. - The pati... | Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia |
What are the stages of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ? | Key Points
- After chronic myelogenous leukemia has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if the cancer has spread. - Chronic myelogenous leukemia has 3 phases. - Chronic phase - Accelerated phase - Blastic phase
After chr... | Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ? | 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 ... | Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia |
What are the treatments for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia ? | Key Points
- There are different types of treatment for patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia. - Six types of standard treatment are used: - Targeted therapy - Chemotherapy - Biologic therapy - High-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant - Donor lymphocyte inf... | Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia |
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. -... | Merkel Cell Carcinoma |
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 ... | Merkel Cell Carcinoma |
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... | Merkel Cell Carcinoma |
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... | Merkel Cell Carcinoma |
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... | Merkel Cell Carcinoma |
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 ... | Merkel Cell Carcinoma |
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... | Merkel Cell Carcinoma |
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... | Merkel Cell Carcinoma |
What is (are) Breast Cancer ? | Key Points
- Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. - Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in American women. - Different factors increase or decrease the risk of breast cancer.
... | Breast Cancer |
Who is at risk for Breast Cancer? ? | Different factors increase or decrease the risk of breast cancer. Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Anything that decreases your chance of getting a disease is called a protective factor. For information about risk factors and protective factors for breast cancer, see ... | Breast Cancer |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Breast Cancer ? | Other screening tests are being studied in clinical trials.
Thermography Thermography is a procedure in which a special camera that senses heat is used to record the temperature of the skin that covers the breasts. A computer makes a map of the breast showing the changes in temperature. Tumors c... | Breast Cancer |
What is (are) Breast Cancer ? | Key Points
- Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. - Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American women.
Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cel... | Breast Cancer |
How to prevent Breast Cancer ? | Key Points
- Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. - The following are risk factors for breast cancer: - Older age - A personal history of breast cancer or benign (noncancer) breast disease - Inherited risk of breast cancer - Dense br... | Breast Cancer |
Who is at risk for Breast Cancer? ? | Key Points
- Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may help prevent cancer. - The following are risk factors for breast cancer: - Older age - A personal history of breast cancer or benign (noncancer) breast disease - Inherited risk of breast cancer - Dense br... | Breast Cancer |
what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Breast 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... | Breast Cancer |
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... | Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors |
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... | Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors |
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... | Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors |
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... | Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors |
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. ... | Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors |
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... | Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors |
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