Prostate Cancer 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 Prostate Gland in Overview Details about the size, location, and function of the prostate gland, including a diagram. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis in Overview, Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have prostate cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure.

Chemotherapy See All  Melanoma: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is sometimes used to treat advanced melanomas. But it isn't used as often as it was in the past. ...more  Melanoma: Targeted Therapy in Chemotherapy Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that target the parts of cancer cells that make them unlike normal cells. Targeted medicines for melanoma work on genes and proteins in melanoma cells. ...more

Radiation See All  Melanoma: Radiation Therapy in Radiation Radiation therapy is not a common treatment for melanoma, but it can be helpful in some cases. It may be used on its own, or along with other types of treatment. ...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.

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  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  Melanoma: Introduction in Overview Details about melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer....more  Melanoma: Symptoms in Overview The first symptom of melanoma is often a change in a mole, or the appearance of a new mole. Read on to learn what exactly you should look for. ...more  Eye Cancer: Intraocular Melanoma in Overview Melanoma is a serious kind of skin cancer.

Prevention and Screening See All  Melanoma: Risk Factors in Prevention and Screening Knowing the risk factors for melanoma can help you make choices that might lower your risk. For example, sun exposure is a risk factor, and you can protect yourself from the sun. ...more  Skin Cancer: Prevention in Prevention and Screening Detailed information on skin cancer prevention, including protecting children from the sun. ...more  Skin Self-Exam in Prevention and Screening Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it's found early.

Managing 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 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.

Overview 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. But there are others that are known as nonmelanoma skin cancer. ...more  Kaposi Sarcoma: Newly Diagnosed in Overview Being told you have Kaposi sarcoma can be scary, and you may have many questions.