Cancer Medical Reference

The first signs of a tumor are often unusual symptoms you can’t explain. Doctors use “tumor typing” to find out if the mass is cancer and, if so, to narrow down the type of tumor. Find out more.

When you find out you have cancer, it's time to prepare for the next steps. Learn more about treatments, getting a second opinion, and finding support.

If you have end-stage cancer, you might want to work with a doula. They’ll help you cope with your cancer, keep you relaxed, and make sure you’re informed during your journey. Find out what a cancer doula is, what they provide, and how find one near you.

Complementary, or alternative, medicine may help you manage some cancer symptoms or treatment side effects. Find out which of these therapies are safe for people with cancer.

If you have advanced cancer, hospice care may allow you to make the most of the last stage of your life. Find out how hospice works, and how to get care.

Exercise can be great for you if you’re going through cancer treatment. Find out what workouts are best for you, how they can help, and how to stay safe as you get active.

Smoking has been linked to 12 types of cancers, including lung, colon, liver, and stomach cancer. Find out how it causes cancers, and how much quitting may lower your cancer risk.

To test for cancer, you may need to have a bone scan. Find out what happens during a bone scan, what the results mean, and any risks you may have.

Epigenetic changes can turn cancer on, but scientists are working on ways to use this knowledge to turn cancer off. Learn more about current treatments.

Hormone therapy is usually added to other cancer treatments, and can also be used to ease cancer symptoms. Learn all about hormone therapy for cancer.

Exercise oncology uses physical fitness to enhance the lives of people with cancer and cancer survivors. Learn more about how it works, the types of exercises it uses, and its benefits.

Cancer metabolism is a potential target for treatments to slow down or stop cancers. Learn what researchers see as possible ways to do this.

A stem cell transplant, also called a bone marrow transplant, is part of a process to help children grow new bone marrow after treatment for certain cancers or other diseases. Learn what you need to know about the process, possible side effects, and when your child can expect to be better.

CT scans use radiation. Here’s what you need to know about your safety.

If you have cancer, you may need surgery at some point. Here’s what you need to know about the different types and the role they play in your care.

When your child has cancer, a team of doctors and specialists will work with your family along the way. Learn who they, roles, & how they will help.

Helpful questions to ask your pediatric oncologist to best understand what may lie ahead for your family. See Questions.

Your doctor may suggest a cancer screening to check for signs of early cancer -- or to look for things that could turn into cancer. Find out what's involved.

An appointment with another doctor can help ensure you know all the options for treating your child's cancer. Learn the whys and hows of getting a second opinion.

Choosing a Cancer Center for your child is a difficult but yet vital choice to make. Here are some considerations to factor in your decision making.

Using Nanotechnology in the fight against cancer isn't science fiction. It is here and helps with early detection. You should learn more about this.

Choosing the best pediatric oncologist when your child is diagnosed with cancer can be difficult & confusing. See how you can make informed decisions.

Surgical oncology is a field of medicine that uses surgery to treat cancer. Learn more about what doctors in this field do and when you might need to see one.

Getting scans to check for cancer, or to see how cancer treatment is working, can be nerve-wracking. Here’s how to tame those worries, which some people call “scanxiety.”

Radiation oncology is the area of medicine that uses radiation to treat cancer and other diseases. Find out how it works.