Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Kidney Cancer: Surgery in Other Treatment Side Effects Surgery is the most common treatment for kidney cancer. The goal is to take out the tumor or tumors. ...more  Kidney Cancer: Biologic Therapy in Other Treatment Side Effects Biologic therapy is a type of treatment for cancer that uses your body's own immune system to fight and kill cancer cells. ...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  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  Anatomy and Function of the Urinary System in Overview Detailed anatomical description of the urinary system, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations. ...more  Kidney Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview These things may raise your risk for kidney cancer: advancing age, smoking, and contact with certain chemicals. ...more  Kidney Cancer: Symptoms in Overview Kidney cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Here are some of the symptoms you can expect as the cancer grows.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Kidney Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis A look at the different tests you can expect to have to confirm a diagnosis of kidney cancer. ...more  Antegrade Pyelogram in Understanding Your Diagnosis An antegrade pyelogram is an imaging test to find a blockage (obstruction) in the upper urinary tract. Read on to learn about what to expect before, during, and after this test.

Cancer FAQs See All  Laryngeal Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Laryngeal cancer starts in the voice box (larynx), which is located in your neck. 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  Learning to Speak Again After Laryngeal Surgery in Managing Side Effects Speech therapy usually begins before you leave the hospital. Once the healthcare provider gives approval, the SLP will begin speech lessons with you. To speak, you may need esophageal speech, an artificial larynx, or a transesophageal puncture (TEP). Each is described here.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Laryngeal Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have laryngeal cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. ...more  Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more  Laryngeal Cancer: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis Being told you have laryngeal cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Laryngeal 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  Ear, Nose, and Throat Facts in Overview Read on for a detailed look at the parts that make up the ear, nose, and throat....more  Otolaryngology in Overview Otolaryngology focuses on medical and surgical treatment for people who have disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures.

Radiation See All  Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Radiation Therapy in Radiation Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. It is sometimes used along with chemotherapy (chemo) to treat ALL. ...more