Overview See All  Anatomy of the Bladder in Overview The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower belly. Learn about its anatomy....more  Bladder Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn which risk factors are linked with bladder cancer. ...more  Bladder Cancer: Symptoms in Overview Early attention to symptoms is the best way to find and treat bladder cancer. Learn the signs of bladder cancer. ...more  Bladder Cancer: Introduction in Overview The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower pelvis.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Cystoscopy for Women in Understanding Your Diagnosis Cystoscopy is a procedure that lets the healthcare provider view the urinary tract, particularly the bladder, the urethra, and the openings to the ureters. Cystoscopy can help find problems with the urinary tract. This may include early signs of cancer, infection, narrowing, blockage, or bleeding. ...more  Bladder Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bladder cancer, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure.

Deciding on Treatment See All  Primary Bone Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment A look at the types of treatment for primary bone cancer, and the goals of treatment....more  Primary Bone Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy is an important part of treatment for some types of bone cancers. But it may not be helpful for other types. Learn when chemotherapy is used and what you can expect.

Cancer FAQs See All  Bone Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Primary bone cancer is cancer that starts in your bones. It is also sometimes just called bone cancer. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more

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.

Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  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. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while.

Overview See All  Understanding Bones in Overview A typical bone in your body contains 3 types of tissue - a hard outer tissue, a sponge-like inner tissue, and smooth tissue at the ends. ...more  Primary Bone Cancer: Introduction in Overview Primary bone cancer is cancer that begins in your bones. This type of cancer is rare. It occurs more often in children and teens than in adults. ...more  Chondrosarcoma in Overview Chondrosarcoma is the second most common type of primary bone cancer in adults. It mainly affects the cartilage cells of the femur, arm, pelvis, knee, and spine.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  X-rays of the Extremities in Understanding Your Diagnosis X-rays use invisible electromagnetic energy beams to make images of internal tissues, bones, and organs. Standard X-rays are done for many reasons, including diagnosing tumors or bone injuries. ...more  X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back in Understanding Your Diagnosis This procedure may be used to diagnose back or neck pain, fractures or broken bones, arthritis, degeneration of the disks, tumors, or other problems.

Bone Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Understanding Bones in Overview A typical bone in your body contains 3 types of tissue - a hard outer tissue, a sponge-like inner tissue, and smooth tissue at the ends. ...more  Primary Bone Cancer: Introduction in Overview Primary bone cancer is cancer that begins in your bones. This type of cancer is rare. It occurs more often in children and teens than in adults.

Deciding on Treatment See All  Brain Tumors: Treatment Introduction in Deciding on Treatment Many different types of treatment can be used for brain tumors. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. ...more  Brain Tumors: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy uses medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines attack and kill cells that divide rapidly. Some of these rapidly dividing cells are cancer, but others are normal cells in the body.