Cancer Medical Reference

Treatment for head and neck cancers can cause other health problems. Here’s what to expect and how you can manage these complications.

Cancer doesn’t always have symptoms early on. But you’ll want to know what signs can happen with the most common cancers in adults.

Your genes may play a role in your chance of getting cancer. Learn how strong the link may be, what genetic testing can tell you, and what you can do to protect yourself that may be more important.

“Throat cancer” can actually mean more than one kind of cancer, and each affects a different place in your throat. Learn about the different types, the signs of each one, and how each is treated.

Hearing you have cancer is difficult. Hearing that you’ve been misdiagnosed can be devastating. Here’s what to do if it happens to you.

Swollen lymph nodes are much more likely to be caused by infections or a disease that affects your immune system. Find out when you should see a doctor and how cancer gets diagnosed.

Find out what the difference is between recurrence, progression, and new when your cancer returns, why it may happen, and what you can do about it.

You might be surprised to know that drinking can raise your odds of cancer. Here’s how and which types of cancer are linked to alcohol.

Targeted therapies block specific proteins or genes that help cancers grow and spread. Learn about the therapy types, cancers treated, and side effects.

Find out how tobacco, radon, asbestos, and other things can cause cancer, and what you can to lower your risk.

What to expect and how to cope when your parent dies of cancer.

Home care for a person with cancer is a big job. Care ranges from help with house cleaning to skilled nursing care. Here are tips for hiring outside help.

A cancer diagnosis may mean radiation therapy. It shrinks tumors and kills cancer cells. Learn the types of therapy, cancers each treats, and side effects.

Certain viruses can lead to various types of cancer. Learn about these viruses, what can be done to avoid these cancers, and how to keep yourself healthy.

Having some or all of your stomach removed to take out cancer means that you’ll have to take extra care about what you eat and drink, and when.

Learn how to find a clinical trial for B-cell lymphoma, and find out what you need to ask before joining one.

When you talk with your doctor about treatment for B-cell lymphoma, he may suggest you try integrative medicine. It's a strategy that looks at all of your health needs -- physical and emotional -- and comes up with a tailored plan that treats your cancer and manages symptoms and side effects, too.

B-cell lymphoma and its treatments can weaken your immune system and increase your risk for infection. Learn ways to avoid getting sick while you're in cancer treatment.

During your treatment for B-cell lymphoma, a wide range of experts will make sure you get the best possible care. Learn about the specialists who will treat you, including oncologists, hematologists, radiologists, dietitians, and more.

Your pathology report gives important details about your cancer diagnosis. Sometimes it can be tricky to understand. Find out its role in your treatment.ead it.

If you're facing physical challenges from B-cell lymphoma or its treatment, you have many ways to manage them. Medicine or lifestyle changes can bring relief from fatigue, stomach trouble, and other problems.

How to know whether your lymphoma has gone into remission and what your doctor will do if your cancer comes back.

Learn which tests your doctor will do to make sure you're on the right treatment for your cancer.

The process of diagnosing this cancer can be complicated. Learn about the types of tests your doctor might use to find out if you have multiple myeloma, and what they can tell you about your disease.

When your doctor diagnoses multiple myeloma, she will also tell you the stage your disease is in. Learn how doctors decide the stage of your cancer, and what that means for your recovery.