Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Prevention and Screening See All Cancer FAQs See All  Anatomy of the Skin in Overview The skin is the body's largest organ. It serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection. ...more  Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Introduction in Overview Skin cancer is a disease that begins in the cells of the skin. There are several types of skin cancer (carcinoma). Melanoma is the most serious.

Deciding on Treatment See All  Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Treatment Introduction in Deciding on Treatment There are many treatment choices for soft tissue sarcoma. Learn about the different options. ...more  Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment Talking with healthcare providers about your cancer can be overwhelming. It can be hard to take in all the information. It helps to be prepared. Here are a list of questions to ask your healthcare providers.

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

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  Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Introduction in Overview Sarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the body's connective tissues. Learn the basics of soft tissue sarcoma. ...more  Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) in Overview A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare tumor of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments....more  Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Risk Factors in Overview A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn about risk factors for soft tissue sarcoma.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more  Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis Being told you have a soft tissue sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more  Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a soft tissue sarcoma, you'll need certain exams to be sure.

Radiation See All  Stomach Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Radiation Learn how radiation may be used to treat stomach cancer....more

Surgery See All  Stomach Cancer: Surgery in Surgery Stomach cancer may be treated with surgery. Learn about the different types, and if surgery may be an option for you. ...more

Cancer FAQs See All  Stomach Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs There are different types of stomach cancer. They each grow in different parts of the stomach. 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.