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

Overview See All  The Adrenal Glands in Overview Detailed information on the adrenal gland, its anatomy and function...more  Adrenal Cancer: Introduction in Overview Adrenal cancer is a rare cancer that begins in the adrenal glands. Read on to learn more about the adrenal glands, and types of tumors found there. ...more  Adrenal Cancer: Symptoms in Overview Adrenal cancer symptoms can include muscle cramps, belly or back pain, and headaches. Read on for a full list of symptoms. ...more

Other Treatments See All  Bile Duct Cancer: Stent or Catheter Placement in Other Treatments In some cases of bile duct cancer, the cancer may block the bile duct. The healthcare provider may put in a stent or a catheter to help clear the duct. ...more

Bile Duct 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  Biliary System: Anatomy and Functions in Overview Detailed anatomical description of the biliary system, including a full-color labeled illustration. ...more  Bile Duct Cancer: Introduction in Overview  Bile Duct Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bile duct cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.

Other Treatments See All  Bladder Cancer: Immunotherapy in Other Treatments Immunotherapy is sometimes used to make the body's own immune system fight cancer. Your healthcare provider may suggest this treatment if you have early-stage, superficial bladder cancer. ...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.

Cancer FAQs See All  Brain Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Brain cancer includes primary and secondary tumors. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more

Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Breast Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Other Treatment Side Effects Radiation therapy is a breast cancer treatment choice that often uses X-rays to kill cancer cells. There are several ways to give radiation therapy to the breast cancer cells. ...more  Breast Cancer: Surgery in Other Treatment Side Effects Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible is the main treatment for breast cancer. Today, women have many surgical options and choices.

Prevention and Screening See All  Breast Health: Preventive Care in Prevention and Screening To keep track of your breast health, you should get a yearly clinical exam and mammograms as directed by your healthcare provider. ...more  Breast Cancer: Early Detection in Prevention and Screening You have a better chance of surviving breast cancer if your doctor finds and treats it early, while it's small and hasn't spread. The best way to detect breast cancer early is to be screened regularly. Here's what you need to know.

Cancer FAQs See All  Carcinoma of Unknown Primary- Overview in Cancer FAQs In carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), doctors can’t tell where the cancer started. CUP has already spread by the time it’s diagnosed. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more