Cancer

I've Just Been Diagnosed with Cancer. What Should I Do?
The Journey Through Cancer: Healing and Transforming the Whole Person
by Jeremy R. Geffen, M.D., FACP
What do you do when your world is turned upside-down by a diagnosis of cancer? How do you sort through the dizzying array of conventional and nonconventional treatment options while also searching for meaningful ways of embracing the mental, emotional

Cancer Vaccines : Cancer Vaccine Facts
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Therapeutic vaccines, which are administered to cancer patients, are designed to treat cancer by stimulating the immune system to recognize and attack human cancer cells without harming normal cells.

Bladder Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
Each year in the United States, bladder cancer is diagnosed in 38,000 men and 15,000 women. This is the fourth most common type of cancer in men and the eighth most common in women. No one knows the exact causes of bladder cancer.

Lymphedema and Cancer : Management
by National Cancer Institute
Patients at risk for lymphedema should be identified early, monitored, and taught self-care. A patient may be more likely to develop lymphedema if he or she eats an inadequate diet, is overweight, is inactive, or has other medical problems.

Lasers in Cancer Treatment
by National Cancer Institute
Laser therapy uses high-intensity light to treat cancer and other illnesses. Lasers can be used to shrink or destroy tumors. Lasers are most commonly used to treat superficial cancers (cancers on the surface of the body or the lining of internal organs)

Treatment Options for Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors
by National Cancer Institute
Treatment of localized gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors in the appendix may include the following: Appendectomy, Appendectomy and local excision, Appendectomy, bowel resection with anastomosis, and removal of lymph nodes.

Cancer : Body Changes, Feeling Alone, Support Groups
by National Cancer Institute
Some body changes are short-term, and others will last forever. Either way, how you look may be a big concern after cancer treatment. People with ostomies after colon or rectal surgery are sometimes afraid to go out.

Stages of Retinoblastoma, Part 2
by National Cancer Institute
Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high-energy x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells. There are two types of radiation therapy. External radiation therapy uses a machine outside the body to send radiation toward the cancer

Merkel Cell Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
Merkel cell cancer is a rare cancer that develops on or just beneath the skin and in hair follicles. It occurs most often on the face, head, and neck. Merkel cell cancer, also called neuroendocrine cancer of the skin or trabecular cancer, is a rare cancer

Lymphedema and Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
The lymphatic system consists of a network of specialized lymphatic vessels and various tissues and organs throughout the body that contain lymphocytes (white blood cells) and other cells that help the body fight infection and disease.

AIDS Related Lymphoma
by National Cancer Institute
AIDS-related lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system of patients who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Cancer : Your Mind and Feelings, Stress
by National Cancer Institute
Just as cancer treatment affects your physical health, it affects the way you feel, think, and do the things you like to do. Besides causing many emotions that may surprise you, the treatment may actually change the way your brain works.

Life After Cancer Treatment
by National Cancer Institute
Ending cancer treatment can be both exciting and challenging. Most people are relieved to be finished with the demands of treatment, but many also feel sadness and worry. Many are concerned about whether the cancer will come back and what they should do

Facing Cancer with Your Spouse or Partner
by National Cancer Institute
Sometimes people with cancer and their partners or spouses have trouble showing their love for each other. For instance, one man said that his wife wouldn't kiss him any more because she was afraid that she would catch cancer. In truth, people cannot give

Radiation Therapy : Followup Care
by National Cancer Institute
Once you have completed your radiation treatments, it is important for your doctor to monitor the results of your therapy at regularly scheduled visits. These checkups are necessary to deal with radiation side effects and to detect any signs of recurrent

Cancer Support Groups
by National Cancer Institute
If a support group does not interest you, think about finding another cancer survivor with whom you can discuss your cancer experience. Many organizations can pair you with someone who had your type of cancer and is close to your age and background.

Cancer : How Can My Child Get the Best Treatment?
by National Cancer Institute
What Is a Standard Therapy Versus a Clinical Trial? Your child's doctor may recommend a standard therapy or a clinical trial. Standard therapy is the best treatment available outside of clinical trials for a specific type and stage of cancer.

Cancer Medications : Tarceva
by National Cancer Institute
On August 18, 2004, the FDA approved docetaxel for injection (Taxotere, a trademark of Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc) for use in combination with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide for the adjuvant treatment of women with operable node-positive breast cancer

Cancer Medications : Eloxatin
by National Cancer Institute
Eloxatin previously received accelerated approval on August 9, 2002, for use in combination with infusional 5-FU/LV for the treatment of patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum whose disease has recurred or progressed during

Skin Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin. Skin cancer can occur anywhere on the body, but it is most common in skin that has been exposed to sunlight, such as the face, neck, hands, and arms.