Chemotherapy See All  Esophageal Cancer: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is part of the treatment for many people with esophageal cancer if they're healthy enough to get it. ...more  Esophageal Cancer: Treatment Choices in Chemotherapy There are many treatment choices for esophageal cancer. Learn which treatments may be an option for you. ...more

Other Treatments See All  Esophageal Cancer: Targeted Therapy in Other Treatments Targeted therapy medicines attack specific proteins or cell functions that help cancer cells grow. ...more

Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Head and Neck Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have head and neck cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Here's a look at what you can expect....more  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues in Understanding Your Diagnosis Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed pictures of organs and structures within the body. It is used to diagnose health problems.

Surgery See All  Oral Cancer: Surgery in Surgery Learn about the surgical options for treatment of oral cancer....more

Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Prostate Cancer: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can be used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast.

Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Prostate Cancer: Hormone Therapy in Other Treatment Side Effects Prostate cancer may be treated with hormone therapy. This therapy may be done with medicines. Or surgery may be done to remove the testicles. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while.

Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Stomach Cancer: Targeted Therapy in Managing Side Effects Targeted therapy uses medicines that target specific parts of certain types of cancer cells. Learn how this treatment is used for stomach cancer. ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Stomach Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis After a diagnosis of stomach cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. Learn which tests you may have. ...more  Stomach Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have stomach cancer, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn what tests are used to diagnose stomach cancer.

Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.