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This video will teach patients what lung cancer is, its stages, and common treatments.

This video will teach patients what prostate cancer is, its stages, and common treatments.

Testicular cancer is cancer that begins in the testicles. Most testicular cancer patients are men 20 to 40 years old. This video offers details on who is at risk for this type of cancer and how this cancer is diagnosed.

This video will teach patients what pancreatic cancer is, its stages, and common treatments.

This video will teach patients what leukemia is, its stages, and common treatments.

This video will teach patients what lymphoma is, its stages, and common treatments.

This video will teach patients what skin cancer is, its stages, and common treatments.

People with this syndrome have dark moles around the mouth, nose, and eyes, as well as multiple polyps in the intestines.

Chemotherapy may be used to treat adrenal cancer that has spread too much and can't be removed with surgery.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have adrenal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's what you can expect.

Adrenal cancer is a rare cancer that begins in the adrenal glands. Read on to learn more about the adrenal glands, and types of tumors found there.

Being told you have adrenal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Radiation therapy is not often the main treatment for adrenal cancer. But it may be used after surgery to help keep the cancer from returning. It can also be used to treat other body parts where the tumor has spread.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. It's one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat cancer. Learn about the stages of adrenal cancer.

Surgery to remove the adrenal gland is the main treatment for adrenal cancer. It offers the best chance for cure.

Adrenal cancer symptoms can include muscle cramps, belly or back pain, and headaches. Read on for a full list of symptoms.

There are several treatment choices for adrenal cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a few factors.

The anus is the last part of the digestive tract. Most anal cancers start in the cells that make the inside lining of the anus. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemo is used to treat anal cancer.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have anal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.

Screening tests are done to check for diseases in people who don't have symptoms. A digital rectal exam may be used to screen for anal cancer.

Anal cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of the anus. Learn more about this type of cancer.

Being told you have anal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Radiation therapy is one way to treat anal cancer. It uses X-rays to destroy and control the growth of cancer cells.

A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about the risk factors for anal cancer.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn the stage groupings for anal cancer.

There are two types of surgery used to treat anal cancer. Learn about these surgeries.

Sometimes anal cancer does not cause any symptoms at all. Bleeding from your rectum is the most common symptom of anal cancer.

After a diagnosis of anal cancer, you'll likely have other tests. Learn which tests you may have.

Different types of treatment have different goals. Learn about anal cancer treatments and their goals, so you can choose the one that's best for you.

Here is a list of questions to ask your healthcare provider about treatment for anal cancer.

The anus is the last part of the digestive tract. Learn more about its anatomy, including where anal cancer is likely to start.

Chemotherapy can shrink tumors. It can also help ease symptoms the cancer is causing. It may even make some tumors go away.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have cancer of unknown primary (CUP), you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. These tests will be used to try to find the place the cancer started.

If your healthcare provider thinks that your cancer of unknown primary may be breast or prostate cancer, they may suggest hormone therapy. This treatment is sometimes used to stop the hormones in your body from allowing cancer cells to grow.

Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) is cancer that starts in an unknown area and has already spread by the time it's diagnosed.

Being told you have cancer of unknown primary (CUP) can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Radiation may be used to treat the symptoms of cancer of unknown primary (CUP). Sometimes radiation may also be used to cure the cancer if it hasn't spread too far.

Because healthcare providers don't know the why, how, or where of cancer of unknown primary origin (CUP), it's hard to identify risk factors for it.

Most cancers are staged with the Roman numerals I, II, III, and IV. The stage of cancer of the unknown primary is at least a stage II.

During surgery, your healthcare provider removes a tumor or tumors from your body. Most of the time, they try to take out all the cancer and some of the normal tissue around it.

If you have cancer of unknown primary (CUP), your symptoms depend on where in your body the cancer forms.

You may get just 1 type of treatment or a combination of treatments. Treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or surgery.

In carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), doctors can't tell where the cancer started. CUP has already spread by the time it's diagnosed. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Antiretroviral therapy is the use of medicines to treat infections with certain types of viruses, called retroviruses. This treatment is especially important for people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS.

Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Here's how chemo is used to treat Kaposi sarcoma.

A look at the tests you may need to confirm a diagnosis of Kaposi sarcoma.

Immunotherapy (sometimes called biologic therapy) is a type of treatment that boosts your body's own immune system to help it recognize and attack cancer cells.

In Kaposi sarcoma (KS), cancer develops from the cells that line lymph or blood vessels. Read on to learn about the different types of KS.

In Kaposi sarcoma (KS), cancer starts in the cells that form the lining of lymph or blood vessels. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Radiation therapy can be used to treat Kaposi sarcoma lesions on the skin or in the mouth.

Anyone can get Kaposi sarcoma. But there are some factors that can increase your risk.

The stage of a cancer is a description of how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Read on to learn the staging of AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma (KS), the most common type of KS in the U.S.

Surgery works best if the cancer is confined to one area or a few specific places. The goal of surgery is to remove the existing cancer cells and, sometimes, nearby cells.

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) might not cause symptoms in its early stages. Here is a look at what symptoms it may cause later on.

Read on to learn about your treatment options for Kaposi sarcoma.

Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. It helps to be prepared. Here are some helpful questions to ask during your appointments.

Chemotherapy for penile cancer may be given as a cream or through an IV (intravenous) line. Read on to learn more.

If your health care provider thinks you might have penile cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.

Smoking is a risk factor for penile cancer. You can lower your risk by quitting smoking.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn more about how the stage of penile cancer is determined.

Surgery is the most common treatment for penile cancer. Learn about the various types of surgery to treat penile cancer.

Many men with penile cancer have early symptoms. But you may have no symptoms until the cancer is in its later stages.

After a diagnosis of penile cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your doctors learn more about your cancer. The test results can help your doctor decide the best ways to treat your cancer.

There are various treatment choices for penile cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type of penile cancer you have, your test results, the size of the tumor, its location, and whether it has spread beyond the penis.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a pituitary tumor, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's what to expect.

A pituitary tumor is a tumor that grows in the pituitary gland. Most of these tumors are not cancer. But they can greatly affect your health.

Medicine can play an important role in treating some types of small pituitary tumors. Read on to learn more about these tumors, and the medicines that are often used.

A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Here are some things you should know about risk factors for pituitary tumors.

Surgery is often the main treatment for pituitary tumors. Learn about the types of surgery used, and possible side effects.

Not all pituitary tumors cause symptoms. But those that do can cause different kinds of symptoms.

In most cases, pituitary tumors are treated using surgery, radiation therapy, or medicines. Learn more about these choices.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition that causes your heart to pump too fast for too long after you stand up.

Precancer means cells have changes in them that could become cancer. Vaginal cancer often starts with precancer changes in the cells lining the inside of the vagina. Read on to learn more.

Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how it's used to treat soft tissue sarcoma.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a soft tissue sarcoma, you'll need certain exams to be sure. Learn what tests you may need.

Sarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the body's connective tissues. Learn the basics of soft tissue sarcoma.

Being told you have a soft tissue sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about soft tissue sarcoma.

Radiation uses high-energy beams from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. Learn how it's used for soft tissue sarcoma.

A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for soft tissue sarcoma.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn how soft tissue sarcomas are staged.

Surgery is often part of the treatment for soft tissue sarcoma. Different kinds of surgery may be done. Which type you have depends on where the cancer is, how big it is, how much it has spread, and other factors.

Soft tissue sarcoma often doesn't cause symptoms in its early stages. In fact, symptoms of soft tissue sarcoma may not show up until the cancer has grown for some time. Learn what symptoms to watch for.

There are many treatment choices for soft tissue sarcoma. Learn about the different choices.

Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all the information. It helps to be prepared. Here are a list of questions to ask your healthcare providers.

Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. This is the tube that carries urine out of your body. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how it works for urethral cancer.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have urethral cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn which tests you may have.

Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. Learn more about this type of cancer.

Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, uses rays of energy to kill cancer cells. It may be used to treat urethral cancer. Learn more.

Learn which factors increase your risk of urethral cancer.

Urethral cancer is staged based on the part of the urethra that's affected. Learn what the stages mean.

Surgery is the most common treatment for urethral cancer. Learn more.

Learn what symptoms urethral cancer can cause.

Learn about your treatment choices for urethral cancer.

Treatment for vaginal cancer may include surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy. Read on to learn more about these options.

Chemotherapy may be used by itself either before or after surgery. It's the main treatment in women whose vaginal cancer has spread. Read on to learn more about this treatment.

Vaginal cancer starts in the cells of your vagina, also known as the birth canal. The most common type of vaginal cancer develops over many years.

Vaginal cancer starts in the cells that form the vagina or birth canal. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses beams of energy, usually X-rays. This treatment is also called radiotherapy. Its goal is to kill or shrink cancer cells. Read on to learn more about how it's used to treat vaginal cancer.

A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Risk factors for a certain type of cancer might include tobacco use, diet, family history, or many other things.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Vaginal cancer may range from stage 0 to stage IV.

Surgery is the most common way to treat vaginal cancer. Learn more about the types of surgery used for precancer, early-stage cancer, and more advanced vaginal cancers.

Learn what the symptoms of vaginal cancer are and when to call a doctor.

Once you're diagnosed with vaginal cancer, you may need more tests. These help your healthcare provider learn more about the cancer and make a treatment plan.

Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Make a list of questions and bring them to your appointments. Read on for some questions to get you started.

Vaginal dryness can also cause other symptoms, like burning, itching, and even urinary tract infections.

Cancer that starts in cells in the penis is called penile cancer. Penile cancer is rare in the U.S.

Once cancer has been diagnosed, the next step is to choose the best way to treat it. To help do this, your healthcare provider checks how deep the cancer has grown and if it has spread. (This is called the cancer stage.)

Once cancer has been diagnosed, the next step is to choose the best way to treat it. To help do this, your healthcare provider checks what the cancer cells look like under a microscope. (This is called the cancer grade.).

Cystoscopy is a way for your healthcare provider to get a close look at the inside of your bladder. If cancer is found, it may be taken out during this procedure. This is called transurethral resection (TUR).

Some types of bladder tumors are hard to remove completely with surgery. In certain cases, special medicines that kill cancer cells may be put right inside the bladder. This is called intravesical therapy. It may be a choice if you have a hard-to-remove tumor. Or it may be done after surgery to help keep the cancer from coming back.

Learn about how radiation is used to treat bladder cancer, including what to expect before, during, and after treatment.

The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower belly. Learn about its anatomy.

Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how this type of treatment is used for bladder cancer.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bladder cancer, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn how bladder cancer is diagnosed.

Immunotherapy is sometimes used to make the body's own immune system fight cancer. Your healthcare provider may suggest this treatment if you have early-stage, superficial bladder cancer.

The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower pelvis. Learn what happens when cancer strikes this organ.

Being told you have bladder cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Bladder cancer most often starts in the cells that make the inside lining of the bladder. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn which risk factors are linked with bladder cancer.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn about the stages of bladder cancer.

Learn about the different types of surgery you may have for bladder cancer.

Early attention to symptoms is the best way to find and treat bladder cancer. Learn the signs of bladder cancer.

Several types of treatment may be used for bladder cancer. Learn about the choices your healthcare provider may suggest.

Here are some questions to ask your healthcare providers about treatment for bladder cancer.

A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.

Primary bone cancer is cancer that starts in your bones. It is also sometimes just called bone cancer. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

As you prepare for a bone marrow transplant, you may be worried and unsure of what to expect. Being prepared can help ease your fears. This article will help explain the basics of your inpatient stay.

When cancer cells spread to the bone, they can damage the bone and cause many symptoms. Learn more about how this happens, common symptoms, and how this is treated.

Often, the treatment for a blood cancer like leukemia or lymphoma is a stem cell transplant. About 3 in 10 patients who need one can use donor cells from someone in their immediate family.

Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn more about how chemo is used to treat Ewing sarcoma.

If you or your child has symptoms of Ewing sarcoma, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn what tests you may have.

Learn how high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell transplants are used to treat Ewing sarcoma.

Ewing Sarcoma is a type of cancer that tends to start in the bone. Learn more.

Being told you have (or your child has) Ewing sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Radiation uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells.

A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for Ewing sarcoma.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in the body. Learn about the stages of Ewing sarcoma.

Surgery is often part of the treatment for Ewing sarcoma. Different kinds of surgery may be done. The type will depend on where the cancer is, how much it's spread, and other factors.

Ewing tumors are often found when they start to cause symptoms. Learn what symptoms could be signs of Ewing sarcoma.

Once Ewing sarcoma has been diagnosed, you'll likely need other tests to learn more about the cancer. Learn what tests you may need.

There are various treatment choices for Ewing sarcoma. Learn about the different treatment options.

Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all the information. Here are some questions to ask during appointments.

Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in plasma cells in your bone marrow. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Learn how chemotherapy is used to treat multiple myeloma.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have multiple myeloma, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about these tests.

Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that affects your body's immune system. It's used to treat cancer. Immunotherapy medicines can work in a number of different ways.

Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in your bone marrow. Learn more about this type of cancer.

Being told you have multiple myeloma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

A combination of medicines that work in different ways is the main treatment for multiple myeloma.

Learn what happens during radiation for multiple myeloma.

A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn the risk factors for this type of cancer.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn about the stages of multiple myeloma.

A stem cell transplant uses stem cells to replace bone marrow that contains cancer. Learn more.

Learn about the symptoms multiple myeloma can cause.

Chemotherapy is an important part of treatment for some types of bone cancers. But it may not be helpful for other types. Learn when chemotherapy is used and what you can expect.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have primary bone cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Read on to learn more about what you can expect.

Primary bone cancer is cancer that begins in your bones. This type of cancer is rare. It occurs more often in children and teens than in adults.

Being told you have bone cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Radiation therapy can be part of the treatment for some types of primary bone cancers. Learn what you can expect before, during, and after radiation therapy.

Anyone can get primary bone cancer. But there are some factors that can increase your risk.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Read on to learn about the stages of primary bone cancer.

Surgery is part of the main treatment for most primary bone cancers. Learn about the types of surgery that may be used, and what you can expect.

Primary bone cancer symptoms usually develop slowly over time. Read on for some common symptoms.

If your healthcare provider has found that you have primary bone cancer, more tests will be needed. These tests can help your healthcare provider learn more about your type of cancer and its specific location and size.

A look at the types of treatment for primary bone cancer, and the goals of treatment.

It helps to be prepared when talking with your healthcare providers about your cancer. That's why we created this helpful list of questions to ask about all aspects of your treatment. And check out our tips for getting the most out of your provider visit, too.

Treatment for a brain tumor may involve internal or external radiation.

In some cases, a brain tumor may be treated by placing radioactive seeds directly in or near the tumor.

A brain tumor can cause symptoms. Learn about what kinds of medicines can help.

Chemotherapy for a brain tumor uses medicine to interrupt the life cycle of the cancer cells. It can cause a number of side effects. Learn what you can to manage them.

Coping with a brain tumor is one of the most difficult things you might face. These tips can help you during this time.

Learn about the health care providers you will work with as you get treatment for a brain tumor.

Treatment for brain tumors may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these. The guidelines provided here are for general care.

Ependymoma is a rare type of tumor of the brain or spinal cord. It can occur in both children and adults. In adults, it is often in the spinal cord. The tumor may not be cancer (benign), or it may be cancer.

Glioblastoma (GBM) is a fast-growing brain tumor. It's the most common type of brain cancer tumor in adults. GBMs occur most often in adults ages 45 to 70.

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a type of brain cancer tumor. Treatment is often done with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Here's what you need to know.

Brain cancer includes primary and secondary tumors. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a brain tumor, you will need exams, imaging scans, and tests to know for sure.

Before your doctor can recommend a treatment plan, they need to know the grade of the cancer. The grade tells your doctor how likely the tumor will spread and how it might respond to treatment.

One way to reach out is to provide emotional support or help your loved one find an appropriate source of social support. Many people who have brain tumors find it helpful to talk to others who have been through a similar diagnosis and treatment program.

Healthcare providers do not know exactly what causes a brain tumor. But certain factors may raise your risk.

Brain tumors may affect how you think, reason, and remember. Many people with brain tumors also have problems with concentration, language skills, and memory.

A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. Learn about the different types of brain tumors.

It's OK to feel overwhelmed and afraid. But you shouldn't let those feelings stop you from finding out as much as you can about your cancer and about the choices you have.

Surgery is a common treatment for many types of brain tumors. It's often the first treatment used.

Brain tumor symptoms depend on how big the tumor is and where it is in the brain. Learn what the symptoms of a brain tumor are.

Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that target the parts of cancer cells that make them unlike normal cells. Or the medicines can target other cells that help tumors grow.

Many different types of treatment can be used for brain tumors. Learn about your treatment choices.

Estrogen is one of the female hormones. Sometimes breast cancer cells use estrogen to grow and multiply. Hormone therapy is a way to reduce the action of estrogen on these cells.

A mammogram is a series of X-rays of breast tissue that is usually done to screen for breast cancer. Your health care provider will explain your mammogram results.

Stereotactic breast biopsy is used to take tiny samples of your breast tissue that can be studied under a microscope. This procedure uses X-rays to find the tissue to be removed.

As you recover from breast surgery, your healthcare provider will tell you when it is safe to begin exercising, what kind of exercises you should do, and how much exercising you should do.

After breast surgery or radiation, fluid may collect and cause swelling in the arm and chest on the side of the treatment. This is called lymphadema. These tips can help you care for yourself after surgery.

If you have breast cancer, you will have many treatment choices. Your choices may include one or more types of adjuvant therapy. These are treatments used after surgery.

Several surgical procedures are used to treat breast cancer. The goal of each is to remove the cancer. Based on medical factors and your own feelings, you and your surgeon will decide which approach may be best for you.

Having breast cancer means cells in the breast have changed (mutated) and are growing out of control. Read on to learn about the different types and stages of breast cancer.

Your surgeon can help you decide whether to have reconstructive surgery. You will be advised to wait if now is not the best time for you. Breast reconstruction can be done during or after a mastectomy. One kind of reconstruction is the breast implant. A sac of fluid is inserted during surgery to re-form the shape of a breast.

A flap procedure uses your own tissue to form the shape of a breast. There are 2 kinds of flap procedures: the TRAM flap and the LD flap.

Lumpectomy is surgery to remove cancer. It's a breast-conserving surgery, which means your breast remains intact. If you're having a lumpectomy, you'll probably also have radiation therapy.

Mastectomy is surgery to remove the breast. The most commonly done mastectomies are called simple and modified radical. During these procedures, the chest muscle is not removed. As a result, arm strength remains. Keeping the chest muscle also makes reconstruction easier.

The length of your hospital stay depends on the type of surgery you have. You'll be given instructions to follow during recovery. Some women feel fine within a month. Others need more time.

Successful treatment of your cancer is the first step toward a healthy future. Now you can begin a follow-up program. This lifelong program should include visits to your healthcare provider, regular mammograms, and knowing how your chest/breast normally looks and feels so you can notice any changes right away.

You just had a procedure to remove a lump or a small piece of tissue from your breast. After surgery, be sure to have an adult drive you home. Ask your doctor when you will get the results of the biopsy.

A surgical breast biopsy requires an incision in the skin. This allows your doctor to take a large piece of tissue from the breast. Sometimes the whole lump is removed.

A surgical breast biopsy is done to remove a small piece of tissue from the breast. This tissue is then sent to a lab to be studied. Most surgical breast biopsies are done in a hospital or clinic. They are performed on an outpatient basis.

Needle breast biopsies can be done in a doctor's office or in an outpatient setting. A needle or special probe is used to remove samples through the skin.

During a sentinel node breast biopsy, your surgeon removes the first lymph node or nodes that cancer could reach. These are screened to see if cancer cells have traveled out of the breast.

Waiting for biopsy results is never easy. But you will know your results within days. You may get the results during a follow-up visit with your provider. Or your provider may call you with the results.

After surgery, your body needs time to recover. You will receive information about helping your body heal and what you can and cannot do. This sheet can help you know what to watch for and when to call your doctor.

You are being treated for breast cancer or precancer. The cancer or precancerous tissue was removed with surgery. This may have been done with a lumpectomy. Or it may have been with a total mastectomy. Here is information that includes allowed activities and home care.

Prophylactic mastectomy is the surgical removal of one or both breasts in an effort to prevent or reduce the risk of breast cancer. There are several reasons women choose this surgery. You talked to your healthcare provider about these reasons before your surgery. This sheet can help you care for yourself at home.

Breast cancer is rare in men, but it does occur. Being older than 60 is one risk factor.

As you recover from breast surgery, your doctor will tell you when it is safe to begin exercising, what kind of exercises you should do, and how much exercising you should do.

Chemotherapy may be able to cure breast cancer. If a cure isn't possible, chemotherapy may help keep the cancer from growing or spreading. Or it may help ease symptoms caused by cancer and improve your quality of life.

You have a better chance of surviving breast cancer if your doctor finds and treats it early, while it's small and hasn't spread. The best way to find breast cancer early is to be screened regularly. Here's what you need to know.

If you are believed to be at risk for a hereditary cancer syndrome, genetic testing can be helpful. It can be used to look for the gene changes linked to these syndromes.

Once your healthcare provider knows you have breast cancer, the next step is to find out more about your cancer cells. This includes the stage of the cancer, the exact type you have, and other factors.

Studies suggest that MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging) may improve the early detection of breast cancer in women who are considered high risk.

Being told you have breast cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your care team to help.

When it comes to nipple tattoos, you have 2 main choices: a nipple reconstruction tattoo or a 3-D nipple tattoo. Here's a closer look at both.

Ductal carcinoma is the most common type of breast cancer. It starts in the ducts of the breast. Cancer can start in other parts of the breast, too. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Radiation therapy is a breast cancer treatment choice that often uses X-rays to kill cancer cells. There are several ways to treat breast cancer with radiation therapy.

A look at specific things that may increase your chance of having breast cancer.

After a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer, you may feel scared and overwhelmed. A community of people is available to share advice, knowledge, and resources.

Breast cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Women with early breast cancer usually don't have pain or notice any breast changes caused by the cancer. This is why routine screening tests are so important.

Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that target parts of cancer cells that make them unlike normal cells. They do this without affecting most normal, healthy cells.

After a diagnosis of breast cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. They can help show if the cancer has grown into nearby areas or spread to other parts of the body.

The good news is that breast cancer can be treated successfully. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or any combination of these. Here's a closer look at each.

No matter what emotions arise, coping strategies can help. Here's how to get started.

Breast cancer can make you feel as though your body has failed you. But research shows that exercise can help you regain some control over your body and your life.

Being diagnosed with breast cancer is complex and difficult. Being pregnant and having breast cancer at the same time can feel truly overwhelming.

There are no guarantees that a person won't get cancer. But taking these steps can go a long way toward reducing the risk.

When we think of breast cancer, we often think of women. But men are not immune to this disease.

You likely will need additional tests to help your provider learn more about the cancer.

There are many treatment choices for male breast cancer. The one that works best for you depends on a number of factors.

It isn't always clear why men develop breast cancer. But experts know that certain risk factors can play a role.

Metastatic breast cancer means the cancer has spread beyond the breast.

Getting breast implants is a very personal decision. If you're thinking about it, you're likely weighing the pros and cons. One thing to know is that getting breast implants may increase your risk for certain cancers. Learning more can help you make a decision that's right for you.

There are several different procedures for treating cervical cancer. Some are simple procedures while others are quite involved. Your recovery will vary depending on several factors.

A cervical biopsy removes a tiny piece of tissue from your cervix. This tissue is sent to a lab to check for any problems with your cervix, such as precancer conditions or cancer.

Here are answers to some common questions about getting chemotherapy for cervical cancer.

Many women don't have symptoms of cervical cancer. Sometimes your healthcare provider may first see signs of cancer during a routine cervical cancer screening.

Your healthcare provider can use certain screenings and tests to find signs of cervical cancer.

Immunotherapy is a new option for cancer treatment. . It helps your body's natural immune system find and attack cancer cells.

A helpful overview of the cervix and cervical cancer, including types, screening, and prevention.

Learning you have cervical cancer can bring up many emotions. You might feel scared, confused, or mad. But understanding what is happening is the start of getting better.

Being told you have cervical cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women worldwide. Fortunately, there's a lot you can do to lower your risk. There are ways to help prevent precancer, as well as tests to find precancer early—before it has a chance to turn into cervical cancer. Here's how to safeguard your cervical health and avoid future problems.

Radiation therapy is one method used to treat cervical cancer. In this treatment, beams of high-energy x-rays are targeted at cancer cells to break them down. Read on to learn more.

It isn't always clear why a person gets cancer. But experts know that certain risk factors can raise your odds. Learning about your personal risk factors for cervical cancer can go a long way in protecting your future health.

One important way to reduce your risk of cervical cancer is to get regular Pap tests. Another is doing what you can to prevent high-risk HPV.

Getting screened for cervical cancer can help you take charge of your health. Screening tests can sometimes find certain cancers early when they're small and before they've spread or caused symptoms.

Pap tests can discover changes in the cervix before they become cancerous. The chance of being cured is higher when doctors find the cancer in its early stages before it has spread.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Here's what you need to know about the stages of cervical cancer.

Surgery for cervical cancer is done to remove the tumor and not leave any cancer cells behind. here's what you need to know about types of surgery and what to expect.

It's rare to have symptoms of cervical cancer. But it's important to see your provider if you notice anything that feels out of the ordinary for you. Here's what you need to know.

Women with precancer cells in their cervix rarely have symptoms. That's why regular screening tests, such as the Pap test, are important.

Once you learn that you have cervical cancer, the next step will likely be more tests. These tests will help you and your healthcare team find out everything you can about your cancer before deciding which treatment plan will work best for you.

After a diagnosis of cervical cancer, you will likely have some tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer.

Cervical cancer can be treated. Treatment can be used to cure the cancer or control it to keep it from spreading. It can also help control symptoms or problems the cancer is causing.

If your healthcare provider contacts you to say your Pap test results are abnormal, try not to panic. This just means there are cells on your cervix that don't look like normal healthy cells.

Read on to learn about the many tests that can screen for colorectal cancer.

Cancer starts when cells in the body change (mutate) and grow out of control. These cells can form lumps of tissue called tumors. Cancer that starts in the cells of the colon is called colon cancer. Cancer that starts in the cells that make up the rectum is called rectal cancer. These cancers are a lot alike, so they're sometimes just called colorectal cancer.

You have been diagnosed with cancer of the colon and rectum (also called colorectal cancer). This is the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the colon and rectum. The surgical removal of part or all of the colon (colectomy) is the primary treatment for most colorectal cancers. This sheet will help you remember how to care for yourself after surgery.

Colorectal cancer starts in cells in the colon or rectum. Learn about screening for colorectal cancer.

Staging cancer determines whether it has spread, and if so, how far. Knowing the cancer stage helps the healthcare provider make the best treatment plan.

A gastrointestinal stromal tumor is a rare type of cancer. It occurs in the gastrointestinal or digestive tract.

There are several ways to check for colorectal cancer, and testing for blood in your stool is one of them. These tests can be done in the comfort of your own home. Read on to learn more.

Some people with colorectal cancer or other bowel problems may need a colostomy. This is when surgery is done to change the way food wastes leave the body. Living with a colostomy is a major change. But knowing what to expect and how to deal with it can help you adjust.

Ablation and embolization are minimally invasive procedures that can be used to destroy tumors.

After surgery for colorectal cancer, many people worry that cancer might come back. But research has shown that having chemotherapy after surgery, sometimes along with radiation therapy, may reduce the risk of cancer returning in some people. This is called adjuvant therapy.

Finding out you have colorectal cancer can be scary. But with the right treatment, you can survive and thrive. One common option is chemotherapy, or chemo.

Your doctor might believe you have colorectal cancer based on the results of a routine screening test. Or you might have symptoms that could be caused by colorectal cancer. You will need certain exams and tests to be sure.

Immunotherapy is designed to help a person's own immune system fight cancer more effectively.

Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either your colon or your rectum. These make up the lower part of your digestive tract. In most cases, cancer does not start in both the colon and rectum. But both types of cancer have a lot in common. So they are often called colorectal cancer.

Being told you have colorectal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Everyone is at some risk for colorectal cancer. But making simple changes in your life can help you control many of the risk factors. Here are some ideas that may help.

Proctectomy is a surgery that removes all or part of the rectum. Sometimes the anal opening is removed, too. This surgery can be done at all stages of rectal cancer. Read on to learn more.

Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, is a way to treat colorectal cancer. The goal of radiation therapy is to kill cancer cells by directing strong X-rays at the site of the tumor.

Some risk factors are out of your control, such as your age or family history. But some risk factors--such as diet and exercise--are factors you can control.

Understanding colorectal cancer is an important part of staying healthy. It can affect anyone but knowing your specific risk factors can help.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Your doctor uses it to decide how to treat the cancer.

People with colorectal cancer often don't have symptoms right away. By the time symptoms start, the cancer may have grown or spread to other organs. Here's what you need to know.

Targeted therapy medicines attack specific proteins or cell functions that help cancer cells grow. Like chemotherapy, these medicines work throughout the body, but they work in different ways. This means they can sometimes be helpful even if chemotherapy isn't working.

Tests to help provide more information on your colorectal cancer may include lab tests, blood tests, CT scan, MRI, and others.

Be prepared to talk with your healthcare providers about your colorectal cancer treatment.

Colectomy is surgery to remove the diseased or damaged part of your colon. Read on to learn more about how this surgery is done, and what to expect.

It's completely normal to have questions if radiation therapy is part of your treatment plan for colorectal cancer. Here's how to get ready—both mentally and physically—before your first appointment.

There are several ways to screen for the possibility of colorectal cancer, and testing for blood in your stool is one of them. These tests can detect signs of colorectal cancer or polyps because sometimes colorectal cancers or polyps bleed into your digestive tract. This blood can then go into your stool or feces. While these tests might sound uncomfortable, there is some good news. They can be done in the comfort of your own home.

Learn about how surgery is used to treat colorectal cancer, including the types of surgery, when they are used, and what to expect before and after the procedure.

Chemotherapy uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines attack and kill cells that grow quickly, like cancer cells. But some normal cells also grow quickly.

Early detection means checking for a health problem before a person has symptoms. This can sometimes find diseases like cancer early, which can lead to early treatment. This may improve the chance that treatment will work.

Hormone therapy is a type of cancer treatment that changes the levels or blocks the actions of certain hormones in your body. This can help to control endometrial cancer.

Endometrial cancer starts in the cells that form the inner lining of the uterus.

Endometrial cancer starts in the cells that form the inner lining of the uterus, which is called the endometrium. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses strong beams of X-ray energy to kill and damage cancer cells.

Learn about the risk factors for endometrial cancer.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. It's one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer.

Unusual vaginal bleeding is the main symptoms of endometrial cancer.

After a diagnosis of endometrial cancer, you will likely need other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer.

There are various treatment choices for endometrial cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the location and stage of the cancer. Factors also include your age, overall health, and what side effects you'll find acceptable. The good news is that endometrial cancer can often be cured.

Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared.

Immunotherapy may be used for esophageal cancer that can't be treated with surgery, or cancer that comes back. It may be used on its own. Or it may be used along with other types of treatments.

Surgery that removes part or all of your esophagus is called an esophagectomy.

Chemotherapy is part of the treatment for many people with esophageal cancer if they're healthy enough to get it.

If your healthcare provider thinks you have esophageal cancer, you'll need tests. You may have imaging tests and a biopsy.

Esophageal cancer is cancer that starts in your esophagus. This is the tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach.

Being told you have esophageal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. Know that you have people on your healthcare team who can help.

Cancer of the esophagus can narrow your esophagus, making it difficult or painful to swallow and take in the nutrition you need. You can get help from an important member of your treatment team: the nutrition specialist.

The esophagus is the tube that carries food and liquid from your mouth to your stomach. Esophageal cancer starts in cells that make up the inner lining layer of the esophagus. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

In photodynamic therapy (PDT), you receive a light-activated medicine that tends to collect in cancer cells. Later the cells are exposed to a special light. This changes the medicine into a new form that kills the cancer cells.

Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells. Radiation is often part of the treatment for esophageal cancer. Learn why your healthcare provider may advise this treatment.

Anyone can get esophageal cancer. But there are some factors that can increase your risk for it. Learn which ones.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. The most commonly used system to stage esophageal cancer is called the TNM classification.

Surgery can sometimes be used to treat esophageal cancer. The type you have depends on where the cancer is, how much it's spread, your overall health, and other factors.

Esophageal cancer often doesn't cause symptoms in its early stages. When this cancer does cause symptoms, they're often like those you might have with other health issues, such as indigestion.

Targeted therapy medicines attack specific proteins or cell functions that help cancer cells grow.

After you're diagnosed with esophageal cancer, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer.

There are many treatment choices for esophageal cancer. Learn which treatments may be a choice for you.

Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. Here are some questions to ask during your appointments.

The treatment choices for eye cancer depend on the type of cancer, the size and location of the tumor, the results of lab tests, and the stage (extent) of the disease. Learn more about eye cancer treatment choices.

If your doctor thinks you might have gallbladder cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn about the tests you may need.

Gallbladder cancer is when cancer starts in cells that make up the gallbladder. It's not a common cancer.

Gallbladder cancer starts in the cells that form the gallbladder. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for gallbladder cancer.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. It is one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer.

Surgery is a common way to treat gallbladder cancer. Learn about the two types of surgery for this cancer.

The symptoms of gallbladder cancer usually don't occur until the tumor is big or the cancer has spread. Learn about the symptoms of this type of cancer.

There are many treatment choices for gallbladder cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the location and stage of the cancer.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have head and neck cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's a look at what you can expect.

There are many types of head and neck cancer. Here's an overview of the common types and the part of the body they affect.

Head and neck cancer is the term given to cancers that start in the head and neck region. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Radiation kills cancer cells by focusing powerful X-rays at the tumor. Here's a look at when this treatment is used, types of radiation therapy, and common side effects.

Some risk factors, such as family history, may not be in your control. But others may be things you can change. Knowing the risk factors can help you make choices that might lower your risk.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Different head and neck cancers are staged in different ways. Learn about the stages of some of the more common types of head and neck cancer.

Learn about how surgery is used to treat head and neck cancer, and what to expect before and after surgery.

Many of the symptoms of head and neck cancer can be caused by other health problems. But it's important to see your healthcare provider if you have these symptoms.

After a diagnosis of head and neck cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer.

An overview of common treatments for head and neck cancer.

Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn about some of the chemotherapy medicines used to treat laryngeal cancer, how they are given, and possible side effects.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have laryngeal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.

Laryngeal cancer occurs when normal cells change and grow out of control. These cells form a cancerous tumor in the larynx (voice box), which is in your neck.

Being told you have laryngeal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Laryngeal cancer starts in the voice box (larynx), which is located in your neck. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Radiation therapy kills cancer cells by focusing powerful X-rays at the tumor.

Some risk factors, such as family history, may not be in your control. But others--such as smoking, alcohol use, and diet--may be things you can change.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. The stage of a cancer is one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer.

Laryngeal cancer may be treated with surgery to remove the cancer. All or part of the larynx, or voice box, may be removed.

The symptoms of laryngeal cancer depend on the location and size of the tumor. Tumors are most often found on the vocal cords. Although they are not usually painful, they do cause hoarseness or changes in the voice.

Targeted therapy medicines target specific proteins or cell functions that help cancer grow. They sometimes work when chemotherapy does not. They can also have less severe side effects.

After a diagnosis of laryngeal cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer.

There are various treatment choices for laryngeal cancer. Which one may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the size, location, and stage of your cancer.

Speech therapy usually begins before you leave the hospital. Once the healthcare provider gives approval, the SLP will begin speech lessons with you. To speak, you may need esophageal speech, an artificial larynx, or a transesophageal puncture (TEP). Each is described here.

Chemotherapy is a treatment for cancer that uses medicines. Learn more about how it is used to treat Hodgkin lymphoma, what medicines are used, and what the possible side effects are.

If your doctor thinks you may have Hodgkin lymphoma, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's what you need to know.

Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer. It starts in the lymphatic system and can spread to other parts of your body. Learn about the different types of Hodgkin lymphoma.

It's normal to feel afraid when you are told you have cancer. Your healthcare team is there to answer any questions and to help guide you in making treatment decisions.

Hodgkin lymphoma is cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Radiation therapy uses strong X-rays or beams of other types of radiation to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. Learn how radiation therapy is used to treat Hodgkin lymphoma.

Most risk factors for Hodgkin lymphoma are things that you can't change, such as your age and family history. But it's important to know what the risk factors are, and to talk with your healthcare provider if you have any.

Knowing the stage of your cancer is vital when deciding how to treat it. This helpful guide explains the 4 stages of Hodgkin lymphoma and what they mean.

A stem cell transplant uses young blood cells, called stem cells, to replace bone marrow that has been destroyed by cancer treatment. Here's what you need to know.

Hodgkin lymphoma can have many different symptoms. Read on for a helpful look at some of the most common symptoms.

After a diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma, you will likely have other tests that help your doctors know how best to treat you. Learn more about the tests that you may have.

There are many treatment choices for Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), also called Hodgkin disease.

Your healthcare provider may suggest this treatment if the cancer has spread beyond your kidney or comes back after other treatment.

A helpful introduction to kidney cancer.

Ablation therapy is a type of treatment that kills cancer cells. It is a newer treatment for kidney cancer. Here's what you need to know.

Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Here's what you need to know about chemotherapy for kidney cancer.

A look at the different tests you can expect to have to confirm a diagnosis of kidney cancer.

Once your healthcare provider knows you have cancer, the next step is to find out the grade and stage of the cancer. Stage is a way to note the size of the tumor, and if it has spread. Grade is a way to note how abnormal the cancer cells look under a microscope.

Immunotherapy is a treatment that use medicines to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. It's not the same as chemotherapy (chemo).

Being told you have kidney cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

A helpful guide to kidney cancer, from symptoms and diagnosis to getting a second opinion and types of treatment.

Radiation therapy doesn't work as well as other methods for treating kidney cancer. But in some cases, it may be the preferred treatment.

These things may raise your risk for kidney cancer: advancing age, smoking, and contact with certain chemicals.

Surgery is the most common treatment for kidney cancer. The goal is to take out the tumor or tumors.

Kidney cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Here are some of the symptoms you can expect as the cancer grows.

After a diagnosis of kidney cancer, you'll likely need other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer.

There are different treatment choices for kidney cancer. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. These include the type, size, location, and stage of your cancer.

Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It helps to be prepared. Here's a list of questions you can bring to your appointments.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests to confirm your diagnosis.

Read on to learn more about acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). This type of leukemia starts in very early or premature forms of white blood cells called lymphocytes. These immature cells are called lymphoblasts, or just blasts. As the blasts grow, they can crowd out the normal cells in the bone marrow.

Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Leukemia is cancer that starts in the bone marrow. When a person has leukemia, the body makes too many abnormal blood cells. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It is sometimes used along with chemotherapy (chemo) to treat ALL.

During and after treatment for acute lymphocytic leukemia, you will have many tests. These tests check your blood and bone marrow for leukemia cells. They are used to see how well treatment is working.

Your healthcare provider may advise a stem cell transplant for acute lymphocytic leukemia. Read on to learn the details of this procedure.

After a diagnosis of ALL, you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it.

There are many treatment choices for acute lymphocytic leukemia. The best one for you depends on a number of factors.

Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared.

Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that take aim on parts of cancer cells that make them different from healthy cells.

Chemotherapy is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute myeloid leukemia.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have AML, you will need certain exams and tests to make sure.

Leukemia is cancer that starts in the bone marrow, which is where new blood cells are made. The bone marrow is a thick, sponge-like tissue in the center of most bones. Read on to learn more.

Being told you have acute myeloid leukemia (AML) can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

During and after treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), you'll have tests. These tests are to check your blood and bone marrow for leukemia cells. This helps see how well treatment is working.

Stem cells are immature cells that live in your bone marrow. They're the starter cells for all types of blood cells. A stem cell transplant uses stem cells to replace bone marrow that contains cancer.

After a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), you will likely need more tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the leukemia and how to treat it.

There are many treatment choices for acute myeloid leukemia. The best one for you depends on a number of factors.

Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Read on for some questions to ask during your appointments.

Targeted therapy may be used as the first treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Or it may be used when chemo is not working.

Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is a subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). APL is treated with different medicines than other types of AML.

When you have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), surgery is sometimes done to remove a swollen spleen. But this is rare. This procedure is called a splenectomy.

Chemo is often the first treatment used for CLL. It's not likely to cure CLL. But it can often help keep it under control. Here's what you need to know.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of leukemia that starts in the lymphoid cells in the bone marrow.

Being told you have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Leukemia is cancer that starts in the bone marrow. When a person has leukemia, the body makes too many abnormal blood cells. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing.

A detailed look at the stages of CLL, and what they mean.

Stem cells are immature cells that are the starter cells for all types of body cells. A stem cell transplant uses stem cells to replace bone marrow that contains cancer.

Many people don't have symptoms when they're diagnosed with CLL. But there are some possible symptoms you should know about. Read on to learn more.

When CLL needs to be treated, targeted therapy is often part of the first treatment used. Read on to learn about what it is, how it's done, and possible side effects.

After a diagnosis of CLL, you'll likely need some tests. These help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it.

There are many treatment choices for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Which one may work best for you?

Here are some helpful treatment questions to ask during your appointments.

Watchful waiting is when treatment isn't started as soon as someone is diagnosed with a disease. Read on to learn why this is used for CLL.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have CML, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Read on to learn what to expect.

The immunotherapy medicine most often used to fight CML is called interferon. It may be used if your CML is not responding to targeted medicines. It may also be a choice to treat CML during pregnancy. Read on to learn more.

Chemo is not often used to treat CML. But there are times when healthcare providers may suggest using chemo. Here's what you need to know.

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a type of leukemia that starts in white blood cells that normally help the body fight infections.

During treatment for CML, tests will be done to see how well treatment is working. Testing is done to see if the treatment is destroying leukemia cells.

Being told you have chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Leukemia is cancer that starts in the bone marrow. When a person has leukemia, the body makes too many abnormal blood cells. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

The phase of CML is one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat it. The phases note how many immature white blood cells (called blasts) are in the blood or bone marrow. Read on to learn more.

Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. Radiation therapy is also called radiotherapy. Its goal is to kill cancer cell or shrink tumors.

Stem cell transplant isn't often used for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). But it still may be a choice for some people. Read on to learn more about this treatment.

In rare cases, CML may be treated with surgery to remove a swollen spleen. This is called a splenectomy. Here's what you need to know.

Targeted therapy is often the first treatment used for CML. It is the use of medicines that act on parts of cancer cells that make them different from normal cells. The medicines can damage the cancer cells without affecting most normal, healthy cells. Read on to learn more about this treatment.

After a diagnosis of CML, you'll likely need other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer and how to treat it.

A look at the many treatment choices for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

Talking with healthcare providers about cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Make a list of questions that you have and bring them to your appointments.

Leukemia is cancer that starts in the bone marrow. Learn more about it and the different types.

For many people, the cause of their leukemia isn't known. But some things do increase your risk.

Chemotherapy (or chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bile duct cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.

Cancer starts when cells in the body change (mutate) and grow out of control. To help understand what happens when you have cancer, it helps to look at how your body normally works.

Your healthcare team will include several specialists. They will answer any questions you may have.

Bile duct cancer is rare. It starts in the cells of the bile ducts. The bile ducts are a network of tiny tubes that connect the liver and the gallbladder to the small intestine. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Radiation therapy is also called radiotherapy. Its goal is to kill or shrink cancer cells.

Having certain bile duct or liver diseases can make it more likely for you to develop bile duct cancer.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Your healthcare provider uses exams and tests to find out the size of the cancer and where it is.

In some cases of bile duct cancer, the cancer may block the bile duct. The healthcare provider may put in a stent or a catheter to help clear the duct.

Surgery is often the first choice to treat bile duct cancer. The goal is to remove all of the cancer.

A person with bile duct cancer may have just 1 or several symptoms. It depends on where the cancer is growing. Read on to learn more.

After a diagnosis of bile duct cancer, you will likely need other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about the cancer.

Make sure you ask how the treatment will change your daily life, including your diet, and how you will look and feel after treatment. Ask how successful the treatment is expected to be, and what the risks and possible side effects are.

Liver cancer is cancer that starts in your liver. There are different kinds of liver cancer, but the most common type in adults is called hepatocellular carcinoma. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Systemic therapies are medicines that travel all through the body to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. They may be given right into your blood (as an IV), as a shot, or as pills you take at home.

If your healthcare provider thinks you might have liver cancer, certain exams and tests will be done to know for sure. These may include blood tests, imaging tests, and a liver biopsy.

Cancer is when cells in the body change and grow out of control. Liver cancer is cancer that starts in your liver.

Being told you have liver cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Radiation for liver cancer is given in two main ways: external, with a machine, and internally, with radioactive beads.

Anyone can get liver cancer. But there are some factors that can increase your risk for it.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Your healthcare provider uses exams and tests to find out the size of the cancer and where it is.

Which type you have depends on the size of the cancer, where it is, how much it has spread, how well the rest of the liver is working, your overall health, and other factors.

Liver cancer often does not cause symptoms in its early stages. But it can cause symptoms. Learn what symptoms to watch for.

After a diagnosis of liver cancer, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer.

Several types of treatment can be used for liver cancer. Learn about the different choices.

Talking with healthcare providers about your liver cancer can be overwhelming. Here are some questions to ask during your appointments.

Lung cancer causes some cells in the lungs to grow out of control. These cells are called cancer cells. Cancer cells can spread to other areas in the lungs. Or, they can travel to other parts of the body.

You have been diagnosed with lung cancer, the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the lung. Treatment for lung cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy (or other medicines), radiation therapy, or a combination of these. This sheet helps you remember how to care for yourself after treatment.