Tipos

Este tipo de cáncer se forma en el revestimiento del estómago o los intestinos. Es un cáncer de crecimiento lento que resulta en uno o más tumores. Este cáncer puede pasar del tracto gastrointestinal al hígado. Los tumores carcinoides son menos comunes que otros tipos de cáncer.

Este cáncer comienza en el útero de una mujer. Ese es el órgano hueco que llamamos "vientre" o "matriz", donde crece el feto durante el embarazo. El cáncer se forma en el tejido endometrial. Esa es una capa de células que recubren el interior del vientre.

Este tipo de cáncer se desarrolla en su esófago. El esófago es el órgano que transporta alimentos y líquidos desde su garganta hasta su estómago. Es un tubo muscular recubierto con células especializadas.

Este es un cáncer en la parte inferior de la garganta. Afecta a la zona de la garganta llamada "hipofaringe". Este es el punto de entrada al esófago (el conducto que lleva los alimentos al estómago).

Este tipo de cáncer se forma generalmente en las células que revisten la parte interior del estómago. Estas células producen la capa mucosa que protege su estómago. El cáncer gástrico no es tan común como otros tipos de cáncer. Se puede propagar a otras partes del cuerpo si no se lo trata en sus primeras etapas.

Este es un cáncer que se forma en alguna parte de la cavidad oral. Esto incluye sus labios, lengua, boca y garganta. Los cánceres orales pueden ser graves y difíciles de tratar. Se pueden propagar a través de su sistema linfático a otras partes del cuerpo.

Éste es un cáncer en la parte media de la garganta. Afecta a la zona de la garganta llamada "orofaringe". Esto incluye las paredes laterales y posteriores de la garganta y el paladar blando. También incluye la parte posterior de la lengua y las amígdalas.

Este tipo de cáncer es un crecimiento de células anormales en el tejido mamario. Dediquemos un momento para aprender más acerca de esta enfermedad común.

El cáncer cervical se produce aquí, en el cuello del útero. Esta es la parte más baja de la matriz (o útero) de una mujer. Si este cáncer se descubre en forma temprana, se le puede curar. Si no se le trata, puede extenderse a otras partes de su cuerpo.

Este es un crecimiento de células cancerosas en uno o ambos ovarios. Estos órganos son parte del sistema reproductor femenino. Son los que producen los óvulos. También producen hormonas.

Este es un crecimiento anormal de las células del tejido pulmonar. Puede afectar a uno o a ambos pulmones. En los Estados Unidos, el cáncer de pulmón es la causa principal de muerte por cáncer en hombres y mujeres.

Este tipo de cáncer es un tumor de crecimiento lento. Se forma en las paredes de las vías respiratorias grandes, cerca del centro de los pulmones o en las vías respiratorias pequeñas, cerca de los bordes externos del pulmón. Los tumores carcinoides son menos comunes que otras formas de cáncer. Algunos tumores carcinoides pueden propagarse de los pulmones a otras partes del cuerpo.

Esta enfermedad es un tipo de tumor que comienza en las células principales del hígado. El hígado es un órgano glandular grande que se encuentra en la parte superior de su abdomen. Realiza muchas funciones, lo que incluye ayudar a descomponer y almacenar nutrientes.

Este es un tipo de cáncer común entre los hombres. Se forma en la próstata. Esta es una pequeña glándula ubicada en la base de la vejiga masculina. El cáncer de próstata, por lo general, crece lentamente, pero puede propagarse a otras partes de su cuerpo.

Esta enfermedad comienza en las células del páncreas. El páncreas es una glándula importante que está ubicada en la parte superior de su abdomen. Secreta hormonas tales como la insulina. También secreta enzimas que ayudan a la digestión. El cáncer pancreático se desarrolla cuando las células del páncreas mutan. Los médicos no están seguros acerca de qué es lo que hace que esto ocurra.

El médico dice que tu sangre te está enfermando. Y que tienes "leucemia". ¿Qué significa esto exactamente? Bueno, vamos a averiguarlo.

Este es un cáncer de las células sanguíneas. Por lo general involucra los glóbulos blancos, pero la leucemia puede afectar también a los glóbulos rojos y a las plaquetas. La leucemia da como resultado células sanguíneas anormales que no funcionan debidamente.

Este es un cáncer del sistema linfático. Este sistema elimina infecciones y mantiene el equilibrio de los líquidos de su cuerpo. Es una parte importante de su sistema inmunitario.

Este es un cáncer del sistema linfático. Este sistema elimina infecciones y mantiene el equilibrio de los líquidos de su cuerpo. Es una parte importante de su sistema inmunitario.

Esta es la hinchazón de una parte de su cuerpo. A menudo se produce en un brazo o una pierna. El linfedema está relacionado con un inadecuado drenaje de su sistema linfático. Este sistema de vasos, conductos y ganglios transporta por todo el cuerpo el líquido linfático, el cual ayuda a combatir las infecciones.

Este tipo de cáncer se forma en las células sanguíneas llamadas células plasmáticas. Estas son glóbulos blancos especiales que ayudan a su sistema inmunitario. Permanecen principalmente en su médula ósea, un tejido blando y esponjoso que se encuentra dentro de la cavidad de sus huesos grandes. Su médula ósea es donde se forman las nuevas células sanguíneas. Si usted tiene mieloma múltiple, su médula ósea se llena de células plasmáticas cancerosas. Las mismas pueden desplazar las células sanas. Pueden producir proteínas anormales que causan problemas en su cuerpo.

Este es el tipo de cáncer más común. Lo vemos con frecuencia en la piel que se expone mucho al sol. Eso incluye la cabeza, la cara, el cuello, los brazos y las manos. Cualquier persona puede contraer cáncer de piel. Pero es más común en las personas de piel clara, que son pelirrojos o rubios y de ojos claros.

Este es un tumor en las meninges. Estas delgadas capas de tejido protector rodean su cerebro y su médula espinal. La mayoría de los meningiomas no son cancerosos. Por lo general crecen lentamente.

Es un cáncer que comienza en su vejiga. Este órgano muscular almacena la orina y la expulsa fuera de su cuerpo al orinar. El cáncer de vejiga afecta por lo general a las personas mayores. Sin el tratamiento adecuado, se puede propagar a otras partes del cuerpo.

Esta enfermedad, también llamada cáncer renal, es una condición en la cual células anormales crecen en uno o ambos riñones. Los riñones son órganos del tamaño de un puño que tienen la función de filtrar la sangre y producir orina. En los adultos, el tipo más común de cáncer de riñón es el carcinoma de células renales. Este tipo de cáncer se desarrolla dentro del revestimiento interno de pequeños tubos que se encuentran en la corteza del riñón y en las regiones medulares.

Este es un crecimiento anormal de las células de su tiroides, una glándula con forma de mariposa. Su tiroides está ubicada en la base de su cuello. Las hormonas que ésta produce ayudan a regular su metabolismo, su ritmo cardíaco, su presión sanguínea y su temperatura corporal.

Este es un tipo de cáncer poco común que se forma en los tejidos blandos del cuerpo. Los sarcomas de tejidos blandos pueden desarrollarse en la grasa, en los músculos o en los tejidos fibrosos. Pueden formarse en los tejidos de los vasos sanguíneos o en los nervios. La mayor parte de las veces se encuentran en brazos, piernas o abdomen, pero se pueden desarrollar en cualquier parte del cuerpo. Este cáncer puede también propagarse de una parte del cuerpo a otra.

Este cáncer se forma en una glándula que produce la saliva. Hay tres pares de estas glándulas y están situadas a ambos lados de la cara. El cáncer de glándula salival puede desarrollarse en cualquiera de ellas.

Las células cancerosas pueden diseminarse de una parte del cuerpo a otra. Cuando esto ocurre, se dice que el cáncer se ha metastatizado. Cuando el cáncer se propaga a un punto distante del tumor primario y comienza a invadir otros órganos, huesos o tejidos, recibe el nombre de enfermedad metastásica. Puede ser muy difícil de tratar, pero algunas personas viven con esta enfermedad durante largo tiempo.

Ese es el nombre que se le da a un gran grupo de trastornos genéticos crónicos y poco comunes. Son enfermedades del sistema inmune. Una persona con una inmunodeficiencia primaria (PI, por sus siglas en inglés), tiene un sistema inmune más débil de lo normal. Hay cientos de enfermedades de inmunodeficiencia primaria. Algunas son graves, otras son leves.

Este es un cáncer que comenzó en cualquier otra parte de su cuerpo y que luego se extendió a su cerebro, formando uno o más tumores. Muchos tipos diferentes de cáncer pueden propagarse de esta manera. Estos tumores son, en realidad, más comunes que los que comienzan en el propio tejido del cerebro.

Esto se produce cuando el cáncer se extiende a la columna vertebral desde otra parte del cuerpo. Puede formar uno o más tumores. También puede invadir huesos y tejidos sanos. Y puede extenderse por toda la columna vertebral.

Este es el nombre colectivo para un grupo de trastornos de la médula ósea. La médula ósea es un tejido blando y esponjoso que se encuentra dentro de los huesos largos del cuerpo. Es allí donde se forman las nuevas células sanguíneas. Con los SMD, también llamados "trastornos de insuficiencia de la médula ósea", la médula no produce suficientes células sanguíneas sanas.

Este es un tumor óseo canceroso. Tiende a afectar a los adolescentes en crecimiento y a las personas mayores de 60 años. Aunque el osteosarcoma puede formarse en cualquier hueso, con mayor frecuencia lo vemos en un hueso grande, cerca de una placa de crecimiento. Esa es la parte del hueso que se expande a medida que la persona crece.

Este cáncer se encuentra con mayor frecuencia en hombres entre los 15 y los 35 años de edad. Se puede formar en uno o en ambos testículos. Estos órganos reproductores producen esperma y hormonas sexuales.

Surgery is often the main treatment for pituitary tumors. Learn about the types of surgery used, and possible side effects.

In most cases, pituitary tumors are treated using surgery, radiation therapy, or medicines. Learn more about these choices.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition that causes your heart to pump too fast for too long after you stand up.

Vaginal dryness can also cause other symptoms, like burning, itching, and even urinary tract infections.

Este video va a enseñarles a los pacientes qué es el cáncer colorrectal, sus etapas y tratamientos comunes.

Este video va a informarles a los pacientes lo que es el cáncer de mama, sus etapas y sus tratamientos comunes.

Este video les va a enseñar a los pacientes qué es el cáncer pulmonar, sus etapas y tratamientos comunes.

Este video va a enseñarles a los pacientes qué es el cáncer de próstata, sus etapas y tratamientos comunes.

El cáncer testicular es un cáncer que comienza en uno o ambos testículos. Los testículos son los órganos sexuales masculinos. El cáncer testicular es fácil de tratar si se detecta a tiempo. Mire y aprenda cuáles son los síntomas que a los cuales debe estar atento y qué tratamientos están disponibles.

Este video va a enseñarles a los pacientes qué es el cáncer de páncreas, sus etapas y tratamientos comunes.

Este video va a enseñarles a los pacientes qué es la leucemia, sus etapas y tratamientos comunes.

Este video va a enseñarles a los pacientes qué es el linfoma, sus etapas y tratamientos comunes.

Este es un tipo de cáncer que se forma en el mesotelio. El mesotelio es una capa delgada de tejido que recubre muchos de sus órganos. Con mayor frecuencia, este cáncer afecta el tejido que rodea sus pulmones. Pero también se puede formar en otros lugares. Puede desarrollarse en el tejido que recubre el corazón, el abdomen o los testículos.

Este video va a enseñarles a los pacientes qué es el cáncer de piel, sus etapas y tratamientos comunes.

People with this syndrome have dark moles around the mouth, nose, and eyes, as well as multiple polyps in the intestines.

Cystoscopy is a way for your healthcare provider to get a close look at the inside of your bladder. If cancer is found, it may be taken out during this procedure. This is called transurethral resection (TUR).

Some types of bladder tumors are hard to remove completely with surgery. In certain cases, special medicines that kill cancer cells may be put right inside the bladder. This is called intravesical therapy. It may be a choice if you have a hard-to-remove tumor. Or it may be done after surgery to help keep the cancer from coming back.

Learn about how radiation is used to treat bladder cancer, including what to expect before, during, and after treatment.

Transurethral resection of bladder tumor is done to help find the cause of a bladder problem, such as bladder cancer. During the procedure, small tissue samples are taken from the inside of your bladder. The samples are then tested in a lab. This sheet explains how the procedure is done.

Bladder cancer means that certain cells in the bladder have changed in ways that aren't normal.

Bone metastasis is when an area of bone has cancer that spread there from another part of the body. Breast, prostate, lung, kidneys, and thyroid cancers are more likely to spread to the bone.

A bone biopsy is a procedure done to remove tissue or cells from the body to be looked at under a microscope.

A bone marrow biopsy involves removing a small sample of the bone marrow inside your bones for testing. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.

In some cases, a brain tumor may be treated by placing radioactive seends directly in or near the tumor.

A brain tumor can cause symptoms. Learn about what kinds of medicines can help.

Chemotherapy for a brain tumor uses medicine to interrupt the life cycle of the cancer cells. It can cause a number of side effects. Learn what you can to manage them.

Coping with a brain tumor is no doubt 1 of the most difficult things you might face. These tips can help you during this time.

Learn about the healthcare providers you will work with as you get treatment for a brain tumor.

Treatment for brain tumors may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these 3. The guidelines provided here are for general care.

Ependymoma is a rare type of tumor of the brain or spinal cord. It can occur in both children and adults. In adults, it is often in the spinal cord. The tumor may not be cancer (benign), or it may be cancer.

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a fast-growing brain tumor. It's the most common type of brain cancer tumor in adults. GBMs occur most often in adults ages 45 to 70.

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a type of brain cancer tumor. Treatment is often done with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Here's what you need to know.

A brain tumor is a mass of abnormal cells in the brain. They can cause serious damage, even if they are not cancer.

Este cáncer es el que se ha diseminado a otras partes de su cuerpo. También le llamamos cáncer de seno en "etapa IV". Esa es la etapa más avanzada. Puede afectarla en diferentes formas, según a donde se hayan trasladado las células cancerosas.

Cuando usted tiene cáncer de seno, lo clasificamos en una escala de 0 a IV. Este es el "estadío", es decir la fase o etapa, de su cáncer. Esta clasificación nos ofrece un poco de información sobre su cáncer y nos ayuda a determinar un plan de atención. Conozcamos los cinco estadíos básicos.

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is an aggressive cancer that can be hard to detect.

Mastectomy is surgery to remove a breast. It's most often done to treat breast cancer, or to keep cancer from spreading. After a mastectomy, reconstruction can be done to rebuild the breast shape and restore its appearance.

Estrogen is one of the female hormones. Sometimes breast cancer cells use estrogen to grow and multiply. Hormone therapy is a way to reduce the action of estrogen on these cells.

Your mammogram results will be given a number of 0 through 6. This rating system is known as the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS).

When it comes to nipple tattoos, you have 2 main choices: a nipple reconstruction tattoo or a 3-D nipple tattoo. Here's a closer look at both.

Stereotactic breast biopsy is used to take tiny samples of your breast tissue that can be studied under a microscope. This procedure uses X-rays to find the tissue to be removed.

As you recover from breast surgery, your healthcare provider will tell you when it is safe to begin exercising, what kind of exercises you should do, and how much exercising you should do.

After breast surgery or radiation, fluid may collect and cause swelling in the arm and chest on the side of the treatment. This is called lymphadema. These tips can help you care for yourself after surgery.

If you have breast cancer, you will have many treatment choices. Your choices may include one or more types of adjuvant therapy. These are treatments used in addition to surgery.

After a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer, you may feel scared and overwhelmed. A community of people is available to share advice, knowledge, and resources.

Your surgeon can help you decide whether to have reconstructive surgery. You will be advised to wait if now is not the best time for you. Breast reconstruction can be done during or after a mastectomy. One kind of reconstruction is the breast implant. A sac of fluid is inserted during surgery to re-form the shape of a breast.

A flap procedure uses your own tissue to form the shape of a breast. There are 2 kinds of flap procedures: the TRAM flap and the LD flap.

No matter what emotions arise, coping strategies can help. Here's how to get started.

Lumpectomy is surgery to remove cancer. It's a breast-conserving surgery, which means your breast remains intact. If you're having a lumpectomy, you'll probably also have radiation therapy.

The length of your hospital stay depends on the type of surgery you have. You'll be given instructions to follow during recovery. Some women feel fine within a month. Others need more time.

Being diagnosed with breast cancer is complex and difficult. Being pregnant and having breast cancer at the same time can feel truly overwhelming.

Successful treatment of your cancer is the first step toward a healthy future. Now you can begin a follow-up program. This lifelong program should include visits to your healthcare provider, regular mammograms, and knowing how your chest/breast normally looks and feels so you can notice any changes right away.

There are no guarantees that a person won't get cancer. But taking these steps can go a long way toward reducing the risk.

When we think of breast cancer, we often think of women. But men are not immune to this disease.

You just had a procedure to remove a lump or a small piece of tissue from your breast. After surgery, be sure to have an adult drive you home. Ask your healthcare provider when you will get the results of the biopsy.

You likely will need additional tests to help your provider learn more about the cancer.

A surgical breast biopsy requires an incision in the skin. This allows your doctor to take a large piece of tissue from the breast. Sometimes the whole lump is removed.

A surgical breast biopsy is done to remove a small piece of tissue from the breast. This tissue is then sent to a lab to be studied. Most surgical breast biopsies are done in a hospital or clinic. They are performed on an outpatient basis.

There are many treatment choices for male breast cancer. The one that works best for you depends on a number of factors.

It isn't always clear why men develop breast cancer. But experts know that certain risk factors can play a role.

Metastatic breast cancer means the cancer has spread beyond the breast.

During a sentinel node breast biopsy, your surgeon removes the first lymph node or nodes that cancer could reach. These are screened to see if cancer cells have traveled out of the breast.

Waiting for biopsy results is never easy. But you will know your results within days. You may get the results during a follow-up visit with your provider. Or your provider may call you with the results.

Getting breast implants is a very personal decision. If you're thinking about it, you're likely weighing the pros and cons. One thing to know is that getting breast implants may increase your risk for certain cancers. Learning more can help you make a decision that's right for you.

After surgery, your body needs time to recover. You will receive information about helping your body heal and what you can and cannot do. This sheet can help you know what to watch for and when to call your doctor.

You are being treated for breast cancer or precancer. The cancer or precancerous tissue was removed with surgery. This may have been done with a lumpectomy. Or it may have been with a total mastectomy. Here is information that includes allowed activities and home care.

Breast cancer is rare in men, but it does occur. Being older than 60 is one risk factor.

As you recover from breast surgery, your doctor will tell you when it is safe to begin exercising, what kind of exercises you should do, and how much exercising you should do.

Several surgical procedures are used to treat breast cancer. The goal of each is to remove the cancer. Based on medical factors and your own feelings, you and your surgeon will decide which approach may be best for you.

Having breast cancer means cells in the breast have changed (mutated) and are growing out of control. Read on to learn about the different types and stages of breast cancer.

Mastectomy is surgery to remove the breast. The most commonly done mastectomies are called simple and modified radical. During these procedures, the chest muscle is not removed. As a result, arm strength remains. Keeping the chest muscle also makes reconstruction easier.

Needle breast biopsies can be done in a doctor's office or in an outpatient setting. A needle or special probe is used to remove samples through the skin.

Prophylactic mastectomy is the surgical removal of one or both breasts in an effort to prevent or reduce the risk of breast cancer. There are several reasons women choose this surgery. You talked to your healthcare provider about these reasons before your surgery. This sheet can help you care for yourself at home.

There are several different procedures for treating cervical cancer. Some are simple procedures while others are quite involved. Your recovery will vary depending on several factors.

A cervical biopsy removes a small piece of tissue from your cervix. This tissue is sent to a lab to check for any problems with your cervix, such as precancerous conditions or cancer.

Your healthcare provider can use certain screenings and tests to find signs of cervical cancer.

Immunotherapy is a new option for cancer treatment. . It helps your body's natural immune system find and attack cancer cells.

A helpful overview of the cervix and cervical cancer, including types, screening, and prevention.

Learning you have cervical cancer can bring up many emotions. You might feel scared, confused, or mad. But understanding what is happening is the start of getting better.

Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women worldwide. Fortunately, there's a lot you can do to lower your risk. There are ways to help prevent precancer, as well as tests to find precancer early—before it has a chance to turn into cervical cancer. Here's how to safeguard your cervical health and avoid future problems.

Radiation therapy is one method used to treat cervical cancer. In this treatment, beams of high-energy x-rays are targeted at cancer cells to break them down. Read on to learn more.

It isn't always clear why a person gets cancer. But experts know that certain risk factors can raise your odds. Learning about your personal risk factors for cervical cancer can go a long way in protecting your future health.

Getting screened for cervical cancer can help you take charge of your health. Screening tests can sometimes find certain cancers early when they're small and before they've spread or caused symptoms.

It's rare to have symptoms of cervical cancer. But it's important to see your provider if you notice anything that feels out of the ordinary for you. Here's what you need to know.

Once you learn that you have cervical cancer, the next step will likely be more tests. These tests will help you and your healthcare team find out everything you can about your cancer before deciding which treatment plan will work best for you.

If your healthcare provider contacts you to say your Pap test results are abnormal, try not to panic. This just means there are cells on your cervix that don't look like normal healthy cells.

Ablation and embolization are minimally invasive procedures that can be used to destroy tumors.

Staging cancer determines whether it has spread, and if so, how far. Knowing the cancer stage helps the healthcare provider make the best treatment plan.

A gastrointestinal stromal tumor is a rare type of cancer. It occurs in the gastrointestinal or digestive tract.

Finding out you have colorectal cancer can be scary. But with the right treatment, you can survive and thrive. One common option is chemotherapy, or chemo.

Immunotherapy is designed to help a person's own immune system fight cancer more effectively.

Everyone is at some risk for colorectal cancer. But making simple changes in your life can help you control many of the risk factors. Here are some ideas that may help.

Proctectomy is a surgery that removes all or part of the rectum. Sometimes the anal opening is removed, too. This surgery can be done at all stages of rectal cancer. Read on to learn more.

Understanding colorectal cancer is an important part of staying healthy. It can affect anyone but knowing your specific risk factors can help.

Colectomy is surgery to remove the diseased or damaged part of your colon. Read on to learn more about how this surgery is done, and what to expect.

Read on to learn about the many tests that can screen for colorectal cancer.

It's completely normal to have questions if radiation therapy is part of your treatment plan for colorectal cancer. Here's how to get ready—both mentally and physically—before your first appointment.

There are several ways to screen for the possibility of colorectal cancer, and testing for blood in your stool is one of them. These tests can detect signs of colorectal cancer or polyps because sometimes colorectal cancers or polyps bleed into your digestive tract. This blood can then go into your stool or feces. While these tests might sound uncomfortable, there is some good news. They can be done in the comfort of your own home.

Learn about how surgery is used to treat colorectal cancer, including the types of surgery, when they are used, and what to expect before and after the procedure.

Cancer starts when cells in the body change (mutate) and grow out of control. These cells can form lumps of tissue called tumors. Cancer that starts in the cells of the colon is called colon cancer. Cancer that starts in the cells that make up the rectum is called rectal cancer. These cancers are a lot alike, so they're sometimes just called colorectal cancer.

This sheet will help you remember how to care for yourself after surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

Surgery can be done to both diagnose and treat lung cancer. In most cases, surgery is used if the cancer is found in an early stage. You will need to prepare. Work with your healthcare provider to learn more about what to expect before, during, and after surgery.

Surgery is often done to get a closer look at the inside of the lungs and to help treat lung problems.

Lung cancer causes some cells in the lungs to grow out of control. These cells are called cancer cells. Cancer cells can spread to other areas in the lungs. Or, they can travel to other parts of the body.

You have been diagnosed with lung cancer, the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the lung. Treatment for lung cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy (or other medicines), radiation therapy, or a combination of these. This sheet helps you remember how to care for yourself after treatment.

Having a plan for your future can be a great source of comfort. You can help make sure you get the type of care you want. Or, if someone else needs to decide about your treatment, you can choose that person ahead of time. By taking care of these details, you may feel more at ease.

When living with lung cancer, you need to do all you can to stay strong. Maintain your weight by eating plenty of food. Being active helps you improve both your physical and mental health. Taking these steps can also help limit certain side effects of your treatment.

Surgery is often part of the treatment plan for some early-stage lung cancers. Here's a look at what's involved, some common procedures, and what to expect.

You are having lung surgery. To evaluate your lungs and nearby areas, tests may be done. You may have had some of these tests. Others may be scheduled before your surgery. Your healthcare provider uses the information gathered during these tests to help plan your surgery and treatment.

Low-dose cancer screening can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer for those at high risk.

A catheter is put in place to help drain excess fluid from around your lung. Too much fluid around your lung is called pleural effusion.

A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of getting a disease. When it comes to cancer, risk factors can be what you eat, where you work, and who your parents are.

If you need radiation therapy for lung cancer, you might be feeling overwhelmed or scared. That's understandable. Learning more about this treatment can help you feel better.

A helpful overview of lung cancer, including types of lung cancer, causes, how it spreads, and symptoms.

If lung cancer is detected early, when it's small and hasn't had the chance to spread, it is more likely to be treated successfully. But lung cancer can be hard to catch at an early stage. People with lung cancer often don't show symptoms until it's more advanced. Even then, it's easy to attribute those symptoms to other causes.

Lung cancer treatment can be stressful. Knowing what to expect from surgery can help ease that stress.

Lung cancer treatment can be stressful. Knowing what to expect from radiation can help ease that stress.

Lung cancer treatment can be stressful. Knowing the benefits of palliative care can help ease that stress.

If your healthcare provider thinks you may have lung cancer, they will most likely order a number of tests. These tests can diagnose lung cancer and reveal the type of cancer, where it's located, and if, or how much, it has spread. Test results may also help your healthcare provider plan treatment.

The parotid is a gland near the ear. It helps produce and control the release of saliva. If a tumor forms in the parotid gland, it can press on the facial nerve, causing discomfort and pain. Part or all of the face may be weak or paralyzed. To treat a parotid tumor, part or all of the gland is removed. This surgery is called parotidectomy. This sheet explains the surgery and what to expect.

Learn what the pancreas does, how pancreatic cancer forms, and what the treatment options are.

Doing monthly skin checkups is the best way to find new marks or skin changes. During your skin checkups, look for changes in the size, shape, color, or elevation of your skin growths. Note, too, if your growths bleed, itch, or are painful.

Tumor excision is surgery to remove a tumor. Frozen section is a tool that can be used during surgery. It helps to determine how much of a tumor needs to be removed and that the margins are clear of dangerous cells.

Mohs surgery is done to help treat skin cancer. During the surgery, a thin section of the tumor and a small area around it are removed. The removed tissue is looked at right away under a microscope. The process is then repeated.

Sometimes a type of skin cancer called melanoma can grow in or near the mole. In other cases, a mole may be bothersome. In either case, removal (excision) of a problem mole can be done.

Targeted therapy is a form of treatment that uses medicines to "target" specific proteins that help cancer cells grow and spread. It doesn't harm normal cells.

Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong medicines to kill fast-growing cancer cells. Learn how it's used to treat nonmelanoma skin cancer.

other parts of the body. This is called metastasis. Nonmelanoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It is successfully treated if found early. Read on to learn more.

You may have heard about radiation therapy for cancer treatment. But you may not be sure what it is or what it does. Learning more about it will help you understand how it may be a good treatment for you.

It isn't always clear why a person gets cancer. But experts know that certain risk factors can raise your odds. Learning about your own risk factors for skin cancer can help you protect your future health. Here's what you should know.

Surgery is one of the most effective and common procedures for nonmelanoma skin cancer. It can remove the cancer with minimal impact on nearby tissue. Read on to learn about the different surgery options.

Con este video conocerás las respuestas a preguntas comunes sobre la cirugía del cáncer de piel.

Skin cancer is a serious disease that can affect anyone. It is the most common form of cancer. If caught early, skin cancer can often be treated with success. But in some cases, it is life-threatening. To play it safe, start doing monthly skin checkups. If you see any changes in your skin, contact your doctor right away.

Relaxing in the sun may feel good, but it isn't good for your skin. In fact, being exposed to the sun's harmful rays is a major cause of skin cancer. Follow these tips to protect your skin.

This test is mainly used to diagnose prostate cancer and see if it has spread. It may also be used to help with a biopsy of prostate tissue.

PSA, an ingredient of semen, is made by the prostate. Some PSA naturally leaks from the prostate into the bloodstream. The PSA test measures the amount of PSA in the blood. Read on for details about the test.

Cancer that has spread beyond the prostate can often be treated. Hormone therapy can slow the growth and spread of the cancer. Chemotherapy may help relieve symptoms and control the cancer. Cancer pain can be managed with medications.

A transrectal ultrasound is an imaging test to check a man's prostate gland. Tissue samples (a biopsy) may also be taken.

While there is no sure way to stay cancer-free, there are ways that can lower your risks of getting prostate cancer. In some cases, a healthcare provider may suggest using medicine to reduce your risk. But there are steps you can take on your own with no prescription needed.

No matter what type of treatment you choose, life with prostate cancer can be challenging. Your goal during treatment should be to live as normal a life as possible. Your health care team can help you to cope with any physical and emotional issues. The support of your family and friends can help, too.

Radiation therapy is one way to destroy cancer cells. Cancer cells die for months after the therapy ends. Radiation can be given from outside or from inside the body. Radiation given from inside the prostate gland is called internal radiation. It's also known as interstitial brachytherapy.

As prostate cancer progresses, some people have symptoms. But others don't. Here's a look at 13 signs to watch for.

Should you be screened yearly for prostate cancer, even if you have no symptoms? Experts disagree. Below are some factors to think about as you make a decision.

Staging of cancer is a way of noting how big the cancer is and if it has spread. The stage is important in helping to decide on treatment choices.

You may feel curious or even a bit nervous about getting a vaccine to treat your prostate cancer. That's understandable. This article gives details on this type of therapy and how it can affect your body.

One way to treat prostate cancer is radiation therapy, or radiotherapy. This treatment sends radiation to the cancer in the prostate. It can kill cancer cells or stop them from growing.

Read on to learn about the types of surgery used to treat prostate cancer.

Learn about chemo treatment for prostate cancer, including types of medicines, how they are given, and possible side effects..

Una biopsia de próstata significa que se toma una muestra pequeña de la glándula prostática y se comprueba si tiene cáncer. Sepa si es posible que usted necesite una y cómo se hace.

Hay muchas opciones de tratamiento para el cáncer de próstata.

Existen muchos tratamientos para el cáncer de próstata. Los más adecuados para su caso dependerán de cuestiones tales como su edad, su estado de salud en general y el estadio del cáncer.

Prostate needle biopsy is a test to look for prostate cancer. During the test, a thin, hollow needle is used to take small samples of tissue from the prostate. The samples are then tested in a lab.

You may need a prostate ultrasound if your healthcare provider thinks you may have prostate cancer. Read on to learn about the test.

Cancer that starts in the prostate is called prostate cancer. It can grow and spread beyond the prostate, threatening health and life. Here's what you need to know.

Treatment can often keep prostate cancer under control. Your healthcare team will advise a treatment plan for you. Learn more about how this is done.

Radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove the entire prostate. It may be done if tests show that the cancer is only in the prostate.

Screening for prostate cancer can help check if you have cancer. Screening tests often include a digital rectal exam (DRE) and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test. Talk with your healthcare provider about the pros and cons of regular screening starting at age 50 or earlier if you are at higher risk.

Read on to learn about grading of prostate cancer. Low-grade cancers are more similar to normal tissue. High-grade cancers differ from normal tissue in the way cells are organized, and in cell size and shape. The higher the grade, the faster the cancer is likely to be growing.

The most common treatment for thyroid cancer is thyroidectomy, the surgical removal of the thyroid gland. Here is information on how to care for yourself after surgery.

You had a procedure called fine-needle thyroid biopsy. This biopsy was done to assess a nodule or cyst in your thyroid gland or enlargement of the thyroid. During the biopsy, a very thin needle is inserted through the skin into the gland. The needle is used to remove a small amount of tissue from the gland. (This may be done more than 1 time to be sure to get cells from all parts of the nodule.) Or the needle is used to drain fluid from a cyst. The tissue or fluid is then studied in a lab.

Immunotherapy for uterine cancer is given as an IV (intravenous) infusion. The medicines are usually given every 3 to 6 weeks.

Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment. It uses medicines made to focus on parts of cancer cells that make them different from normal, healthy cells.