Cancer Medical Reference

Learn about liposarcoma, a rare form of cancer that develops in the fat cells in certain parts of the body.

If your cancer returns after you've been in remission for a while, there are several treatment options to try, including targeted drugs and chemotherapy combinations.

Find out how mantle cell lymphoma -- a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma -- differs from other lymphomas in things like where it starts, what causes it, how it grows, and what happens after treatment.

Learn the pros and cons of clinical trials for mantle cell lymphoma so you can figure out if it's a good idea for you.

If you have mantle cell lymphoma, you'll likely see a variety of specialists like hematologists, oncologists, and social workers. Find out which experts you need on your team to help figure out the stage of your cancer, come up with a treatment plan, and help you manage side effects.

Learn about different types of chemotherapy that doctors sometimes combine to treat mantle cell lymphoma. Also find out about targeted therapy that can help if your first round of treatment doesn't work or your cancer returns after being in remission.

Your risk of non-small-cell lung cancer may be affected by gene mutations. Learn what causes the mutations and how genes may affect cancer treatment.

Radiation therapy is one of the most common treatments for kids who have cancer. Learn what you and your child can expect from it.

There are many people who are trained to help your child through their cancer treatment. Learn who they are.

You might worry about your child going to school during cancer treatment. Here’s how you and your child’s school can work together to fulfill education needs.

Some studies have found medical marijuana can ease some cancer symptoms and treatment side effects. Here's what to know if you're considering cannabis treatment.

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

You or someone you know may face cancer. Successful treatment could depend on knowing the symptoms for common cancers. Learn more about breast cancer warning signs, lung cancer warning signs, or the early signs of prostate cancer.

Your genes may play a role in your chance of getting cancer. Learn what role inheritance plays. Find out the types of genetic tests available and what to consider before getting tested.

“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.

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

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

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.