Cancer

Cancer : Intimacy and Sexuality
by National Cancer Institute
You may have changes in your sex life after cancer treatment - many people do. About half of women who have had long-term treatment for breast and reproductive organ cancers and more than half of men treated for prostate cancer report long-term sexual

Cancer Pain : Medicines Used to Relieve Pain
by National Cancer Institute
The type of medicine and the method by which the medicine is given depend on the type and cause of pain. For example, constant, persistent pain is best relieved by methods that deliver a steady dose of pain medicine over a long period of time

Cancer: Advanced in Psychology and Biochemistry
by National Cancer Institute
FROM 1900 TO WORLD WAR II, great strides were made in understanding the structures, functions and chemistry of living organisms. Drugs to combat infectious diseases were developed, and x-rays were used to diagnose and treat illnesses.

When Cancer Returns : Fatigue, Nausea and Vomiting, Sleep Problems... Alternative Medicine
by National Cancer Institute
Fatigue is more than feeling tired. Fatigue is exhaustion - not being able to do even the small things you used to do. A number of things can cause fatigue. Besides cancer treatment, they include anxiety, stress, and changes in your diet or sleeping

Myelodysplastic Syndromes
by National Cancer Institute
Myelodysplastic syndromes are diseases of the blood and bone marrow. Normally, the bone marrow produces stem cells (immature cells) that develop into mature blood cells. There are 3 types of mature blood cells: White blood cells that fight infection

Cancer and Gastrointestinal Complications : Constipation
by National Cancer Institute
A medical history and physical examination can identify the causes of constipation. The examination may include a digital rectal exam (the doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to check for stool impaction) or a test for blood

Advanced Cancer : Guilt and Regret, Loneliness, Getting Support
by National Cancer Institute
It's normal for people with cancer to wonder if they did anything to add to their situation. They may blame themselves for lifestyle choices. They may feel guilty because treatment didn't work.

Cancer Medications : Nexavar, Oncaspar
by National Cancer Institute
On December 20, 2005, the FDA granted approval for sorafenib (Nexavar tablets, made by Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corp.), a small molecule Raf kinase and VEGF receptor kinase inhibitor, for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC).

Cancer Vaccines : Promising, But Still Early, Clinical Trial
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Cancer vaccines have shown promise in clinical trials with many types of cancer. According to Howard Streicher, M.D., a senior investigator with the NCI's Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, it's too soon to say which cancers will be treated with vaccine

Chemotherapy, Radiation and Hormone Therapy Related Factors
by National Cancer Institute
Chemotherapy is associated with a loss of desire and decreased frequency of intercourse for both men and women. The common side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, mucositis, weight loss or gain, and loss of hair can

Childhood Cancer : School and Friends, Supporting Your Child
by National Cancer Institute
One of the challenges facing the family of a child who has cancer is going on with everyday life. Moving forward is not an easy task. It may be hardest during times of stress: when you find out your child has cancer, when your child is in the hospital

Childhood Cancer : Diet, Infections
by National Cancer Institute
Many side effects from cancer treatment may make it hard for your child to eat. Some physical side effects include loss of appetite, sore mouth, changed sense of taste, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and weight gain.

Stages of Myelodysplastic Syndromes
by National Cancer Institute
There is no staging system for myelodysplastic syndromes. Treatment is based on whether the disease developed after the patient was exposed to factors that cause myelodysplastic syndrome or whether the disease was previously treated.

Bladder Cancer Surgery, Radiation Therapy
by National Cancer Institute
Because cancer treatment may damage healthy cells and tissues, unwanted side effects sometimes occur. These side effects depend on many factors, including the type and extent of the treatment.

Cancer of Unknown Primary Origin
by National Cancer Institute
Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) origin is the diagnosis when metastatic cancer is found but the place where the cancer began (the primary site) cannot be determined. About 2 to 4 percent of all cancer patients have a cancer whose primary site is never

Internal Radiation Therapy
by National Cancer Institute
Your doctor may decide that a high dose of radiation given to a small area of your body is the best way to treat your cancer. Internal radiation therapy allows the doctor to give a higher total dose of radiation in a shorter time than is possible

Osteosarcoma / Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone
by National Cancer Institute
What is osteosarcoma? Osteosarcoma is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the bone. It is the most common type of bone cancer. Osteosarcoma most often occurs in adolescents and young adults.

Advanced Cancer : Advance Planning
by National Cancer Institute
It's important to start talking about your wishes with the people who matter most to you. There may come a time when you can't tell your health care team what you need. Some people prefer to let their doctor or their family members make decisions for them

Cancer Medications : Clolar, Dacogen
by National Cancer Institute
On December 28, 2004, the FDA granted accelerated approval for clofarabine (Clolar, made by Genzyme Corporation), a purine nucleoside antimetabolite given by intravenous infusion for treatment of pediatric patients 1 to 21 years old with relapsed

Stages of Urethral Cancer
by National Cancer Institute
After urethral cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the urethra or to other parts of the body. The process used to find out if cancer has spread within the urethra or to other parts of the body is called