Health & Nutrition

 
 
 
  • Integrated Cancer Center
    • About Cancer
      • Understanding Cancer
      • Cancer Overview
      • Understanding Cancer Statistics
      • Are You at Risk?
      • Understanding Cancer Screening Tests
      • Parental Cancer: Questions and Answers About Changes in Family Rhythms and Routines
      • Second Cancers Resulting From Chemotherapy or Radiation Treatment
    • Cancer and Genetics
      • About Cancer and Genetics
        • Genetics and Cancer - Description of Genetics
        • Genetics and Cancer - Description of Chromosomes
        • Genetics and Cancer - Description of Genes
        • Genetics and Cancer - Autosomal Dominant Inheritance
        • Genetics and Cancer - Autosomal Recessive Inheritance
        • Genetics and Cancer - X-Linked Inheritance
        • Genetics and Cancer - Multifactorial Inheritance
        • Genetics and Cancer - The Human Genome Project
        • Genetics and Cancer - How Genes Cause Cancer
        • Genetics and Cancer - Features of Inherited Cancers
        • Genetics and Cancer - Genetic Services: When, Where, How
      • Genetics: Breast and Ovarian Cancer
        • Genetics and Cancer - The Genetics of Breast and Ovarian Cancer
        • Hereditary Breast Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (BRCA1 / BRCA2)
        • Genetics and Cancer - Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
        • Genetics and Cancer - Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
        • Genetics and Cancer - Cowden Syndrome
        • Genetics and Cancer - Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T)
        • Genetics and Cancer - Ovarian Cancer and Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)
        • Genetics and Cancer - Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome (Gorlin Syndrome)
      • Genetics: Colorectal Cancer
        • Genetics and Cancer - Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
        • Genetics and Cancer - Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)
        • Genetics and Cancer - Other Colorectal Cancer Syndromes
      • Genetics: Other Cancers
        • Genetics and Cancer - The Genetics of Prostate Cancer
        • Genetics and Cancer - The Genetics of Lung Cancer
        • Genetics and Cancer - The Genetics of Skin Cancer
        • Genetics and Cancer - Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC)
        • Genetics and Cancer - Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome (VHL)
      • Genetic Testing
        • Cancer Diagnosis - Uses of Genetic Testing
        • Cancer Diagnosis - Types of Genetic Testing
        • Cancer Diagnosis - Before Undergoing Genetic Testing
        • Genetics and Cancer - DNA Testing For Cancer Genetic Susceptibility Genes
    • Cancer Test and Procedures
      • Cancer Tests Overview
        • Understanding Cancer Tests
        • Cancer Diagnosis - Diagnostic Imaging
        • Cancer Diagnosis - Laboratory Tests
        • Cancer Diagnosis - Tumor Biopsy
        • Biopsy: If You're Having One
        • Cancer Diagnosis - Endoscopic Examination
      • Gastroenterology Tests and Procedures
        • Barium Swallow
        • Barium Enema
        • Upper Gastrointestinal Series
        • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
        • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
        • Pancreas Scan
        • Liver Scan
        • Liver Biopsy
        • Laparoscopy
        • Colonoscopy
        • Sigmoidoscopy
        • Abdominal X-rays
        • Abdominal Ultrasound
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Abdomen
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Pancreas
      • Pulmonary Tests and Procedures
        • Chest X-ray
        • Chest Ultrasound
        • Computed Tomography (CT Scan) of the Chest
        • Bronchoscopy
        • Lung Biopsy
        • Pleural Biopsy
        • Mediastinoscopy
        • Positron Emission Tomography Scan
        • Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan)
        • Thoracentesis
        • Lobectomy
      • Orthopedic Tests and Procedures
        • Bone Biopsy
        • Bone Marrow Biopsy
        • Bone Scan
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Bones
        • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
        • X-rays of the Extremities
        • X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back
      • Neurology Tests and Procedures
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Brain
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
        • Craniotomy
        • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
        • Gamma Knife
        • Lumbar Puncture (LP)
        • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain
        • X-rays of the Skull
      • Gyncology Tests and Procedures
        • Breast Biopsy
        • Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
        • Breast Scan
        • Breast Ultrasound
        • Cervical Biopsy
        • Colposcopy
        • Dilation and Curettage (D and C)
        • Endometrial Biopsy
        • Hysterectomy
        • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
        • Lumpectomy
        • Mammogram
        • Mastectomy
        • PAP Test
        • Pelvic Ultrasound
      • Urology Tests and Procedures
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Kidney
        • Cryotherapy for Prostate Conditions
        • Cystoscopy
        • Intravenous Pyelogram
        • Kidney Biopsy
        • Kidney Scan
        • Kidney Ultrasound
        • Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder X-ray
        • Prostate Biopsy
        • Prostate/Rectal Sonogram
        • Radical Prostatectomy
        • Retrograde Cystography
        • Retrograde Pyelogram
        • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
    • Cancer Diagnosis
      • Cancer: If You Are Diagnosed With It
      • Cancer Diagnosis - Coping With the Diagnosis of Cancer
      • After the Diagnosis: You Have Choices
      • Getting a Second Opinion
    • Cancer and Nutrition
      • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutrition Before Cancer Treatment Begins
      • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
      • Nutrition and Cancer - Clear Liquids and Full Liquids
      • Nutrition and Cancer - Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support For Adults
      • Nutrition and Cancer - High-Protein Foods
      • Nutrition and Cancer - High-Calorie Snacks
      • Nutrition and Cancer - Recipes For High-Calorie Drinks
    • Cancer Treatment
      • About Cancer Treatment
        • Treatment Protocols for Cancer: Overview
        • Working with Your Cancer Care Team
        • Cancer Treatment - The Cancer Treatment Team
        • Cancer Treatment - Preparing a Patient For Treatment
        • The Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
        • Second Cancers Resulting From Chemotherapy or Radiation Treatment
        • Understanding the Late Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
        • Symptom Record Log
        • Does Ageism Exist in Cancer Care?
      • Chemotherapy
        • Cancer Treatment - Chemotherapy Drugs and Side Effects
        • Chemotherapy: If You Are Considering It
        • The Goal of Chemotherapy
        • Chemotherapy Side Effects
        • Cancer Treatment - Chemotherapy's Effects on Organs / Body Systems
      • Radiation Therapy
        • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
        • The Radiology Team
        • The Radiologist
        • Overview of Radiological Imaging
        • Nuclear Medicine
        • Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
        • External Beam Therapy
        • Brachytherapy
        • Radiosurgery
        • Advances in Therapeutic Radiology
        • Radiotherapy: If You Are Having It
      • Hormone Therapy
        • Cancer Treatment - Hormone Therapy For Cancer Treatment
        • Hormonal Therapy: If You Are Having It
        • Hormonal Therapy: Managing Side Effects in Women
      • Surgery
        • Cancer Treatment - Surgery For Cancer Treatment
        • Sizing Up Surgery
        • Questions to Ask Before Surgery
        • Purpose of Having Surgery
        • Preparing for Surgery
        • The Surgical Team
        • Tests Performed Before Surgery
        • Types of Anesthesia and Your Anesthesiologist
        • Checklist for Surgery / Consent Forms / Insurance Information
        • Pain Management
      • Other Cancer Treatments
        • Bone Marrow Transplantation
        • Angiogenesis Inhibitors
        • Cancer Treatment - Hyperthermia For Cancer Treatment
        • Cancer Treatment - Biological Therapy For Cancer Treatment
        • Cancer Treatment - Laser Therapy For Cancer Treatment
      • Clinical Trials
        • Clinical Trials Overview
        • Clinical Trials: Should You Participate?
        • Understanding Research Studies
      • Complementary and Alternative Therapies
        • Complementary and Conventional Medicine Go Hand-In-Hand
        • Alternative Therapy - Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
        • The 12 Most Common Approaches to Complementary Cancer Therapy
        • Alternative Therapy - Hypnosis
        • Alternative Therapy - Massage Therapy
        • Alternative Therapy - Biofeedback
        • Alternative Therapy - Dietary and Herbal Supplements
        • Herbal and Non-Herbal Supplement Use in the Cancer Patient
        • Alternative Therapy - Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy, and Imagery
        • Alternative Therapy - Distraction
        • Alternative Therapy - Yoga
        • Alternative Therapy - Physical Exercise
    • Cancer Treatment Side Effects
      • Anemia and Infections
        • Anemia: What My Red Blood Cell Count Tells Me
        • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
        • Anemia: What to Do When You Have It
        • Cancer Treatment - Bone Marrow Suppression and Chemotherapy
        • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
        • Neutropenia: A Vulnerable Time for Infections
      • Appetite Loss and Taste Changes
        • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
        • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite
        • Appetite Stimulation
        • Enteral Feeding
        • Parenteral Feeding
        • Taste Changes
        • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Taste Alterations
      • Anxiety and Depression
        • Anxiety: Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Guided Imagery
        • Anxiety Disorder (PDQ®)
        • Fears, Phobias, and Anxiety
        • Adjustment Disorders
        • Understanding Depression
        • About Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
        • Taking Antidepressant Medications
      • Bone Loss
        • Osteoporosis in Women With Cancer
        • Osteoporosis in Men With Cancer
        • Understanding Bone Metastases—When Cancer Spreads to the Bones
        • Osteoporosis—Maximizing the Health of Your Bones
      • Constipation
        • Constipation
        • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
        • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
      • Diarrhea
        • Diarrhea From Chemotherapy
        • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
        • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
      • Fatigue
        • Fatigue: Management
      • Mouth Sores and Swallowing Issues
        • Dry Mouth--One Woman's Story
        • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
        • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Chewing and Swallowing Difficulties
      • Nausea and Vomiting
        • Nausea and Vomiting from Cancer
        • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
        • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
      • Other Side Effects
        • Appearance: Taking Control During Treatment
        • Hypercalcemia (High Calcium Level in the Blood)
        • Struggling to Breathe: A Nurse’s Tips for Managing Dyspnea
        • Lymphedema (PDQ®)
        • Hormonal Therapy: Managing Side Effects in Women
      • Pain Control
        • Pain (PDQ®)
        • Pain Management - Pain Management
        • Cancer Treatment - Pain and Chemotherapy
      • Sexual Issues
        • Sex and Cancer: Questions for Your Doctor
        • Getting Help for Impotence
        • Dealing With Erectile Dysfunction
        • Sexuality Issues for Women Being Treated for Cancer
      • Skin Problems and Hair Loss
        • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
        • Pruritus (PDQ®)
        • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
        • Hair Loss--One Woman's Story
      • Sleep and Neurological Issues
        • Sleep Disorders (PDQ®)
        • Insomnia
        • Hypersomnia
        • Coping With the Cognitive Effects of Brain Tumors
        • Cognitive Disorders and Delirium (PDQ®)
    • Living With Cancer
      • Coping With Cancer Overview
        • Cancer Diagnosis - Coping With the Diagnosis of Cancer
        • Cancer Diagnosis - Coping With Terminal Cancer
        • Getting a Second Opinion
        • Healing Versus Curing Cancer
        • Cancer Survivor Tips
        • Working with Your Cancer Care Team
      • Managing Emotions and Stress
        • Support for Mind and Body
          • Anxiety: Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Guided Imagery
          • Healing With Imagery, Creativity, and Meaning
          • Alternative Therapy - Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy, and Imagery
          • Alternative Therapy - Massage Therapy
          • Alternative Therapy - Distraction
          • Alternative Therapy - Hypnosis
          • Alternative Therapy - Yoga
          • Alternative Therapy - Physical Exercise
          • Take a Vacation From Cancer
          • Nurturing Your Body From Within
          • Maintaining Quality of Life When You Have Cancer
          • Using Writing to Heal
        • Medications
          • Working with Your Cancer Care Team
          • Taking Antidepressant Medications
        • Cancer Diagnosis - The Experience of Grief
        • Fears, Phobias, and Anxiety
        • Understanding Depression
      • Family Support
        • Parental Cancer: Questions and Answers About Changes in Family Rhythms and Routines
        • In Sickness and In Health: When a Spouse Has Cancer
        • For Kids: When Someone You Love Has Cancer
        • For Teens: What to Expect If Your Loved One Has Cancer
      • Records and Documents
        • Symptom Record Log
        • Living Wills Offer Peace of Mind
        • Patient Rights
      • Sexual Concerns
        • Sexuality Issues for Women Being Treated for Cancer
        • Sex and Cancer: Questions for Your Doctor
        • Testicular Cancer and Sexual Relationships
        • For Family Members Coping With Prostate Cancer
        • Impotence / Erectile Dysfunction
        • Dealing With Erectile Dysfunction
        • Getting Help for Impotence
      • Spiritual Needs
        • Lifestyle Choices for Cancer Survivors
        • Coping Through Spirituality and Prayer
        • Spirituality in Cancer Care (PDQ®)
        • Coping With Cancer Through Mind, Body, Spirit, and Emotions
      • Work and Finances
        • First My Illness...Now Job Discrimination
        • Insurance Rights of Cancer Survivors
        • Sample Appeal Letter for Services Denied as 'Not a Covered Benefit'
        • Understanding the Provisions of Your Managed Care Plan
        • Your Employment Rights as a Cancer Survivor
        • Work and Cancer: How to Cope
        • Paying for Home Health and Hospice Care
      • Survivor Stories
        • Now! Don't Wait!
        • From Black and White to Full Color
        • Inspirational Poems
        • Remission… What Then?
        • Take a Vacation From Cancer
        • Living With Cancer
        • Walking in Control: The Justin Stanton Story
      • Care for Caregiver
        • Showing You Care
          • Being a Caregiver
          • A Cancer Survivor’s Guide to Caregiving
          • Caring for an Ill Loved One
          • Making the Home Environment Safe
          • Assistive Equipment for the Home
          • Easy Ways to Show Someone You Care
        • Support for the Caregiver
          • Caring for the Caregiver
          • Caregivers Need to Care for Themselves
          • Five Tips for Caregivers
          • In Support Groups, You Get (and Give) Help
          • Cancer Diagnosis - Providing Support for the Bereaved
          • Helpful Hints for Coping with the Holidays
          • Surviving With Grief
      • End of Life Care
        • Care Options for End of Life
          • Cancer Diagnosis - Coping With Terminal Cancer
          • Cancer Diagnosis - Supportive (Palliative) Care For Persons With Cancer
          • Cancer Diagnosis - Hospice Care For Persons With Cancer
        • About Hospice
          • Hospice Care Overview
          • Hospice Care Statistics
          • Types of Hospice Care Services
          • Hospice or Palliative Care: Management
          • Hospices Offer Comfort at Life's End
          • Hospice and Palliative Care: Planning
          • Hospice and Palliative Care: Signs and Symptoms of Approaching Death
        • Using Hospice Care
          • Planning for End of Life
          • Types of Home Health and Hospice Care Providers
          • Choosing a Provider
          • Cancer Diagnosis - Important Decisions to Be Made in the Dying Process
          • Compassionate Drug Use
          • Paying for Home Health and Hospice Care
          • Patient Rights
      • Grief and Loss
        • Cancer Diagnosis - The Experience of Grief
        • Grief and Loss
        • Grief and Loss
        • Helpful Hints for Coping with the Holidays
        • Helping Your Children Cope With Death
        • Life After Loss: Walking the Path to Wholeness
        • Cancer Diagnosis - Providing Support for the Bereaved
    • Specific Cancers
      • Adrenal Cancer
        • Overview
          • The Adrenal Glands
          • Adrenal Cancer Statistics
          • Adrenal Cancer Symptoms
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Adrenal Cancer Diagnosis
          • Adrenal Cancer Staging
          • Abdominal Ultrasound
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Abdomen
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
          • Nuclear Medicine
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Adrenal Cancer Treatment Introduction
          • Adrenal Cancer Chemotherapy
          • Adrenal Cancer Radiation Therapy
          • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Adrenal Cancer Surgery
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Taste Alterations
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Adrenal Cancer Treatment Side Effects
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Adrenal Cancer FAQ
        • Advanced Reading
          • Neuroblastoma Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Adrenocortical Carcinoma
          • Pheochromocytoma Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Neuroblastoma Screening (PDQ®)
      • Anal Cancer
        • Overview
          • The Digestive System - An Overview
          • Types of Anal Cancer
          • Statistics About Anal Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Anal Cancer?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Anal Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Anal Cancer?
          • Understanding Your Stage of Anal Cancer
          • Prostate/Rectal Sonogram
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Types of Treatment for Anal Cancer
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Anal Cancer
          • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Anal Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Neutropenia: A Vulnerable Time for Infections
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Taste Alterations
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Anal Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Anal Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Radiation Enteritis
      • Bile Duct Cancer
        • Overview
          • The Biliary System: Anatomy and Functions
          • Biliary Cirrhosis / Bile Duct Cancer
          • Statistics About Bile Duct Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Bile Duct Cancer?
          • What Can I Do If I’m at Risk for Bile Duct Cancer?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Bile Duct Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Bile Duct Cancer?
          • Abdominal Ultrasound
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
          • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Bile Duct Cancer
          • Understanding Your Stage of Bile Duct Cancer
          • Can I Survive Bile Duct Cancer? What Is My Prognosis?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Bile Duct Cancer
            • Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Chemotherapy for Bile Duct Cancer
            • What to Expect After Chemotherapy for Bile Duct Cancer
          • Radiation
            • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Bile Duct Cancer
            • Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Chemotherapy for Bile Duct Cancer
            • What to Expect After Radiation Therapy for Bile Duct Cancer
          • Sugery
            • What to Know About Surgery for Bile Duct Cancer
            • Questions to Ask your Doctor About Surgery for Bile Duct Cancer
            • What to Expect After Surgery for Bile Duct Cancer
          • Other Treatments
            • What to Know About Stent Placement for Bile Duct Cancer
            • Questions to Ask your Doctor About Stent Placement for Bile Duct Cancer
            • What to Know About Other Possible Treatments for Bile Duct Cancer
          • Types and Goals of Treatment for Bile Duct Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Neutropenia: A Vulnerable Time for Infections
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Taste Alterations
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Bile Duct Cancer
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Bile Duct Cancer
          • Get Support During Treatment for Bile Duct Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Bile Duct Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Bladder Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Bladder
          • Bladder Cancer
          • Statistics of Bladder Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Bladder Cancer?
          • What Can I Do If I’m At Risk for Bladder Cancer?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Bladder Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Bladder Cancer?
          • Cystoscopy
          • How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Diagnose Bladder Cancer
          • Intravenous Pyelogram
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Bladder Cancer
          • Understanding Your Type of Bladder Cancer
          • Understanding Your Stage of Bladder Cancer
          • Can I Survive Bladder Cancer? What Is My Prognosis?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Bladder Cancer
            • Making the Decision to Have Chemotherapy for Bladder Cancer
            • What Happens with Local (Intravesical) Chemotherapy for Bladder Cancer
            • What Happens With Systemic Chemotherapy for Bladder Cancer
            • What to Expect After Chemotherapy for Bladder Cancer
          • Radiation
            • Making the Decision to Have Radiation Therapy for Bladder Cancer
            • Goal of Radiation Therapy for Bladder Cancer
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Surgery
            • Making the Decision to Have Surgery for Bladder Cancer
            • What Happens During Transurethral Resection (TUR)
            • What to Expect After Transurethral Resection (TUR)
            • What to Know About Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer
            • What Happens During Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer
            • What to Expect After Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer
            • What Happens During Reconstructive Surgery for Bladder Cancer
            • What to Expect After Reconstructive Surgery for Bladder Cancer
          • Other Treatments
            • What Happens During Immunotherapy for Bladder Cancer
            • What to Expect After Immunotherapy for Bladder Cancer
          • Questions to Ask About Treatment for Bladder Cancer
          • Common Treatment Combinations Based on Your Stage of Bladder Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Neutropenia: A Vulnerable Time for Infections
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Taste Alterations
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Bladder Cancer
          • Tips for Telling Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Bladder Cancer
          • Get Support During Treatment for Bladder Cancer
          • Do What You Can to Ease Treatment Side Effects and Symptoms of Bladder Cancer
          • Managing Urinary Incontinence, Nocturia, Urgency, Frequency, and Hesitancy
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions: Bladder Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Bladder Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Radiation Enteritis
          • Screening for Bladder and Other Urothelial Cancers
      • Bone Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Bone
          • What Is Primary Bone Cancer?
          • Chondrosarcoma
          • Ewing Sarcoma
          • Myeloma Bone Disease / Multiple Myeloma
          • Osteosarcoma
          • Statistics About Bone Cancer
          • Am I At Risk For Primary Bone Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Primary Bone Cancer?
          • X-rays of the Extremities
          • X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back
          • Bone Scan
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Bones
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain
          • Bone Biopsy
          • Understanding Your Grade and Stage of Primary Bone Cancer
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Types and Goals of Treatment for Primary Bone Cancer
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Primary Bone Cancer
          • Making the Decision to Have Radiation Therapy for Primary
          • Types of Surgery for Primary Bone Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Neutropenia: A Vulnerable Time for Infections
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Taste Alterations
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Bone Cancer FAQ
        • Advanced Reading
          • Osteosarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Brain and Central Nervous Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Brain
          • Brain Tumors
          • Am I At Risk for a Brain Tumor?
          • What Are the Survival Rates for People With Brain Tumors?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have a Brain Tumor?
          • Tests that Help Evaluate a Brain Tumor
          • X-rays of the Skull
          • X-ray of the Spine, Neck, or Back
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Brain
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
          • Myelogram
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain
          • Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan)
          • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
          • Craniotomy
          • I've Just Been Told I Have a Brain Tumor
          • Understanding Your Grade of Brain Tumor
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • What to Know About Your Treatment Choices for Brain Tumors
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Brain Tumors
          • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors
          • Brachytherapy
          • Cancer Treatment - Surgery For Cancer Treatment
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Neutropenia: A Vulnerable Time for Infections
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Taste Alterations
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects of Radiation Therapy for a Brain Tumor
            • Potential Side Effects of Surgery for a Brain Tumor
          • Tips for People With Brain Tumors
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for a Brain Tumor
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for a Brain Tumor
          • Coping With the Cognitive Effects of Brain Tumors
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Brain Tumor
        • Advanced Reading
          • Childhood Cerebral Astrocytoma/Malignant Glioma Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Childhood Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors and Pineoblastoma Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Adult Brain Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Childhood Medulloblastoma Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Childhood Cerebellar Astrocytoma Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Childhood Visual Pathway and Hypothalamic Glioma Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Childhood Brain Tumors
          • Childhood Brain Stem Glioma Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Childhood Ependymoma Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Breast Cancer
        • Overview
          • Genetics and Breast Cancer
            • Genetics of Breast Cancer
            • Breast Cancer—Understanding Genetic Testing
            • Hereditary Breast Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (BRCA1 / BRCA2)
            • Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
            • Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
            • Topic Index - Breast Health
            • Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T)
            • About Breast Cancer in Men
            • Breast Cancer in Men
          • Male Breast Cancer
            • About Breast Cancer in Men
            • Breast Cancer in Men
          • Anatomy of the Breasts
          • General Information About Breast Cancer
          • What Is Breast Cancer?
          • Breast Cancer Types
          • What to Know About Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)
          • Breast Cancer Statistics
          • Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
          • The Soy and Breast Cancer Controversy: Cause for Concern?
          • Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer
          • What Are the Symptoms of Breast Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Breast Cancer?
          • Diagnosis Procedures for Breast Cancer
          • What Tests Help My Doctor Find Breast Cancer?
          • Mammogram
          • Frequently Asked Questions: Mammograms
          • MRIs for Breast Cancer Screening—Who Needs Them?
          • How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Make Your Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
          • Breast Biopsy
          • Tests That Help Evaluate the Traits of Your Breast Cancer
          • Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
          • Breast Scan
          • Breast Ultrasound
          • Understanding Your Type of Breast Cancer
          • Tests You May Need Once You Know You Have Breast Cancer
          • Stages of Breast Cancer
          • Stages of Breast Cancer
          • Understanding Your Grade and Stage of Breast Cancer
          • Can I Be Cured of Breast Cancer?
          • Can I Survive Breast Cancer? What Is My Prognosis?
          • When Breast Cancer Spreads to the Bones
          • Finding Out You Have Breast Cancer
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Treatment Introduction
            • Breast Cancer Treatment Introduction
            • Types of Treatment for Breast Cancer
            • Questions to Ask About Treatment for Breast Cancer
            • What to Know About Your Treatment Choices for Breast Cancer
            • Understanding the Goals of Treatment for Breast Cancer
          • Chemotherapy
            • Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Treatment
            • Goal of Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
            • Making the Decision to Have Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
            • The Different Ways You Can Get Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
          • Radiation
            • Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment
            • What Happens During Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
            • How You Get Radiation for Breast Cancer
          • Surgery
            • Surgery for Breast Cancer Treatment
            • What to Know About Surgery for Breast Cancer
            • Lumpectomy
            • Making the Decision to Have Breast-Conserving Surgery
            • Mastectomy
            • What Happens Before and During Surgery for Breast Cancer
            • Making the Decision to Have a Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
            • What Happens During a Sentinel Node Biopsy
            • Breast Reconstruction
            • Making the Decision to Have Reconstructive Surgery for Breast Cancer
            • Breast Cancer: What Happens After Reconstructive Surgery
            • Taking Care of Your Wound After Breast Surgery
            • Lymphedema Following a Mastectomy
            • Post-Mastectomy Prosthesis
          • Hormone Therapy
            • What to Know About Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
            • Goal of Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
            • Making the Decision to Have Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
            • How You Get Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
            • What Happens During Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
            • About Tamoxifen
            • About Taxol
            • Having Ovarian Ablation as Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
          • Other Treatments
            • What to Know About Combination Therapy for Breast Cancer
            • Aromatase Inhibitors for Breast Cancer
            • Other Treatments for Breast Cancer
            • What to Know About Complementary, Integrative, and Alternative Care for Breast Cancer
          • Clinical Trials
            • About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute
            • National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP)
            • Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT)
            • Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR)
          • Follow-Up
            • Stay Healthy After Breast Cancer
            • Exercising After Breast Cancer: Moving Toward Health
            • Osteoporosis in Women With Cancer
            • Sexuality Issues for Women Being Treated for Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • What to Expect After Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
            • The 'Chemobrain' Phenomenon in Breast Cancer
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • What to Expect After Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer
            • Common Side Effects After Surgery for Breast Cancer
            • What to Expect After Surgery for Breast Cancer
            • What to Expect After Targeted Therapy for Breast Cancer
            • Common Side Effects After Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
            • What to Expect After Hormone Therapy with Ovarian Ablation for Breast Cancer
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Breast Cancer
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment and Symptoms for Breast Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Prevention and Screening
          • Breast Health: Three-Step Plan for Preventive Care
          • Can I Get Checked for Breast Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?
          • How to Perform a Breast Self-Examination (BSE)
          • What Can I Do If I Am At Risk for Breast Cancer?
          • Use Your Best Defenses Against Breast Cancer
          • Solving the Breast Cancer Puzzle
          • What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
          • Hope on the Horizon for Breast Cancer
          • A Closer Look at Three Breast Cancer Myths
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Breast Cancer FAQ
        • Advanced Reading
          • Breast Cancer Treatment and Pregnancy (PDQ®)
          • Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Ovarian Epithelial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
        • Overview
          • What Is Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin?
          • Statistics About Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
          • What Are the Symptoms of Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin?
          • I’ve Just Been told I Have Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
          • Tests That Help Evaluate Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
          • How Is Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin Classified?
          • Understanding the Stages of Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • What to Know About Your Treatment Choices for Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
          • Types of Treatment for Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
          • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
          • What to Know About Surgery for Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
          • What to Know About Hormone Therapy for Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
          • Alternative Therapy - Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects of Chemotherapy for Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects of Radiation Therapy for Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
            • Potential Side Effects from Surgery for Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
            • Potential Side Effects from Hormone Therapy for Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
          • Get Support During Treatment for Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
        • Advanced Reading
          • Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Cervical Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Cervix
          • Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area
          • Cervical Cancer
          • Statistics About Cervical Cancer
          • Are You At Risk for Cervical Cancer?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Cervical Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Diagnostic Procedures for Cancer: Overview
          • How Does Your Doctor Know You Have Cervical Cancer?
          • PAP Test
          • Cervical Biopsy
          • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
          • Colposcopy
          • Grading and Staging of Cancer
          • Understanding Your Stage of Cervical Cancer
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Types of Treatment for Cervical Cancer
          • Clinical Trials
          • FDA Approved Drugs and Tests
          • Chemotherapy
          • What Happens During Chemotherapy for Cervical Cancer?
          • Radiation Therapy
          • Making the Decision to Have Radiation Therapy for Cervical Cancer
          • Surgery
          • What Happens During Surgery for Cervical Cancer?
          • Hysterectomy
          • Hormone Therapy
          • Immunotherapy / Biological Therapy
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Cervical Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Prevention and Screening
          • How Can You Prevent Cervical Cancer?
          • Can You Get Checked for Cervical Cancer Before You Have Symptoms?
          • Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month Alerts Women to the Importance of Early Detection and Prevention
          • The Facts on Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
          • The Facts on Chlamydia
          • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Cervical Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Anatomy of the Cervix
          • Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area
          • Cervical Cancer
          • Statistics About Cervical Cancer
          • Are You At Risk for Cervical Cancer?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Cervical Cancer?
          • Cervical Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Cervical Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
          • Cervical Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
          • Radiation Enteritis
      • Colorectal Cancer
        • Overview
          • The Digestive System - An Overview
          • What Is Colorectal Cancer?
          • Colorectal Cancer
          • Statistics for Colorectal Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Colorectal Cancer?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer?
          • Colorectal Cancer: Silent No More
          • Genetics and Cancer - Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
          • Genetics and Cancer - Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)
          • Genetics and Cancer - Other Colorectal Cancer Syndromes
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Colorectal Cancer?
          • Diagnostic Procedures
          • How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Make a Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer
          • Biopsy
          • Sigmoidoscopy
          • Colonoscopy
          • Barium Enema
          • Tests You May Need Once You Know You Have Colorectal Cancer
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Colorectal Cancer
          • Understanding Your Type of Colorectal Cancer
          • Understanding Your Stage of Colorectal Cancer
          • Can I Survive Colorectal Cancer?
          • What Are the 5-Year Survival Rates for People With Colorectal Cancer?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Radiation
            • Goal of Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
            • Making the Decision to Have Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
            • What Happens During Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
          • Surgery
            • Types of Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
            • Making the Decision to Have Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
            • What Happens During Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
            • Risks with Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
            • What Happens During a Colectomy?
            • What Happens During a Proctectomy?
            • Learning to Take Care of Stomas After Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
          • Other Treatments
            • What to Know About Biologic Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
            • What Happens During Biologic Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
          • Types and Goals of Treatment for Colorectal Cancer
          • Questions to Ask about Treatment for Colorectal Cancer
          • Goal of Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer
          • Making the Decision to Have Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer
          • What Happens During Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • What to Expect After Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
            • What to Expect After Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
            • How Surgery for Colorectal Cancer Affects What You Can Eat
            • How Surgery for Colorectal Cancer Affects Your Bowel Function
            • What to Expect After Biologic Therapy for Colorectal Cancer
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Colorectal Cancer
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Colorectal Cancer
          • Get Support During Treatment for Colorectal Cancer
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment and Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Colorectal Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Prevention of Colorectal Cancer
          • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
          • Radiation Enteritis
      • Endometrial Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Uterus
          • Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area
          • What Is Endometrial Carcinoma?
          • Conditions That Have Symptoms Similar to Uterine Cancer
          • Statistics About Endometrial Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Endometrial Cancer?
          • Can I Get Checked for Endometrial Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Endometrial Cancer?
          • Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month Alerts Women to the Importance of Early Detection and Prevention
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Diagnostic Procedures for Cancer: Overview
          • Endometrial Biopsy
          • Dilation and Curettage (D and C)
          • Pelvic Ultrasound
          • Hysteroscopy
          • Finding Out You Have Uterine Cancer
          • Grading and Staging of Cancer
          • Understanding Your Stage of Endometrial Cancer
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
          • Radiation Therapy
          • What Happens During External Radiation Therapy for Uterine Cancer
          • Surgery
          • What Happens During Surgery for Endometrial Cancer?
          • Hysterectomy
          • Hormone Therapy
          • Immunotherapy / Biological Therapy
          • Clinical Trials
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Uterine Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Uterine Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Prevention of Endometrial Cancer
          • Endometrial Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
          • Radiation Enteritis
      • Esophageal Cancer
        • Overview
          • Esophageal Cancer
          • Statistics for Esophageal Cancer
          • What Are the Treatment Statistics for People With Esophageal Cancer?
          • Am I at Risk for Esophageal Cancer?
          • What Can I Do if I'm At Risk for Esophageal Cancer?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Esophageal Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Tests That Help Evaluate Esophageal Cancer
          • Chest X-ray
          • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
          • Upper Gastrointestinal Series
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Abdomen
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
          • Understanding Your Stage of Esophageal Cancer
          • Can I Survive Esophageal Cancer? What Is My Prognosis?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • Goal of Chemotherapy for Esophageal Cancer
            • What Happens During Chemotherapy for Esophageal Cancer
            • What to Expect After Chemotherapy for Esophageal Cancer
          • Radiation
            • Goal of Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
            • What Happens During External Beam Radiation for Esophageal Cancer
            • What to Expect After External Beam Radiation for Esophageal Cancer
            • What Happens During Internal Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
            • What to Expect After Internal Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
            • Cancer Treatment - Laser Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • Making the Decision to Have Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Esophageal Cancer
            • What Happens During Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Esophageal Cancer
          • Surgery
            • Making the Decision to Have Surgery for Esophageal Cancer
            • What Happens During Surgery for Esophageal Cancer
            • What to Expect After Surgery for Esophageal Cancer
          • Other Treatments
            • Potential New Treatment for Esophageal Cancer: EGFR Inhibitors
          • Types and Goals of Treatment for Esophageal Cancer
          • Questions to Ask About Treatment for Esophageal Cancer
          • Treatment Options for Recurrent Esophageal Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Neutropenia: A Vulnerable Time for Infections
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Taste Alterations
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Esophageal Cancer
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Esophageal Cancer
          • Get Support During Treatment for Esophageal Cancer
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Esophageal Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Esophageal Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Esophageal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
          • Esophageal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
          • Esophageal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Ewing's Sarcoma
        • Overview
          • Ewing Sarcoma
          • Statistics for Ewing’s Sarcoma
          • Are You At Risk for Ewing’s Sarcoma?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Ewing’s Sarcoma?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Ewing’s Sarcoma?
          • X-rays of the Extremities
          • X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back
          • Bone Scan
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Bones
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
          • Bone Biopsy
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • What to Know About Your Treatment Options for Ewing’s Sarcoma
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Ewing’s Sarcoma
          • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Ewing’s Sarcoma
          • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • What to Know About Surgery for Ewing’s Sarcoma
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Neutropenia: A Vulnerable Time for Infections
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Taste Alterations
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Ewing’s Sarcoma
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Ewing’s Sarcoma
      • Eye Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Eye
          • Eye Cancer Introduction
          • Statistics About Eye Cancer
        • Treatment
          • Eye Cancer Treatment
          • Cancer Treatment - Chemotherapy Drugs and Side Effects
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Eye Cancer FAQ
        • Advanced Reading
          • Retinoblastoma
          • Intraocular (Eye) Melanoma
      • Gallbladder Cancer
        • Overview
          • The Biliary System: Anatomy and Functions
          • Statistics About Gallbladder Cancer
          • Am I at Risk for Gallbladder Cancer?
          • What Are Symptoms of Gallbladder Cancer?
          • Can I Be Screened for Gallbladder Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Gallbladder Cancer?
          • Abdominal Ultrasound
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
          • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
          • Gallbladder Scan
          • Understanding Your Stage of Gallbladder Cancer
          • Gallbladder Cancer Second Opinions
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Types of Treatment for Gallbladder Cancer
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Gallbladder Cancer
          • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Gallbladder Cancer
          • What to Know About Surgery for Gallbladder Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Neutropenia: A Vulnerable Time for Infections
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Taste Alterations
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Side Effects of Treatment for Gallbladder Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Gallbladder Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Gallbladder Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Radiation Enteritis
      • Head and Neck Cancer
        • Overview
          • What Is Head and Neck Cancer?
          • Head and Neck Cancer: Am I At Risk?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Head and Neck Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Head and Neck Cancer?
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan
          • Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
          • Bone Scan
          • X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back
          • Understanding Your Stage of Head and Neck Cancer
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • What to Know About Your Treatment Choices for Head and Neck Cancer
          • What to Expect After Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
          • What to Expect After Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
          • What to Expect After Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer
          • Learning to Speak Again After Laryngeal Surgery
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Neutropenia: A Vulnerable Time for Infections
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Taste Alterations
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Prevention and Screening
          • How Can I Prevent Head and Neck Cancer?
          • Can I Get Checked for Head and Neck Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?
          • Oral Cancer
          • Oral Cancer and Tobacco
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Head and Neck Cancer FAQ
        • Advanced Reading
          • Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation (PDQ®)
          • Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary
          • Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer
      • Hodgkin's Disease
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Lymphatic System
          • Hodgkin Disease
          • Statistics About Hodgkin’s Disease
          • Am I at Risk for Hodgkin’s Disease?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Hodgkin’s Disease
          • Understanding the Types of Hodgkin’s Disease
          • How the Types of Hodgkin’s Disease Grow
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Tests That Help Evaluate Hodgkin’s Disease
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
          • Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
          • How Your Doctor Uses a Biopsy to Diagnose Hodgkin’s Disease
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Hodgkin’s Disease
          • Understanding Your Stage of Hodgkin’s Disease
          • Can I Survive Hodgkin’s Disease? What Is My Prognosis?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Types of Treatment for Hodgkin’s Disease
          • What Are the Treatment Statistics for Hodgkin’s Disease?
          • Cancer Treatment - Chemotherapy Drugs and Side Effects
          • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Bone Marrow Transplantation
          • What to Know About Treatment for Recurring Hodgkin’s Disease
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Neutropenia: A Vulnerable Time for Infections
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Taste Alterations
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • Potential Side Effects from Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Transplants for Hodgkin’s Disease
          • Tell Your HealthCare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Hodgkin’s Disease
          • Get Support During Treatment for Hodgkin’s Disease
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects from Treatment for Hodgkin’s Disease
          • Follow-Up Care for Hodgkin’s Disease
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Hodgkin’s Disease
        • Advanced Reading
          • Adult Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Hodgkin's Lymphoma During Pregnancy
      • Kaposi's Sarcoma
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Skin
          • What Is Kaposi’s Sarcoma?
          • Statistics About Kaposi’s Sarcoma
          • Am I at Risk for Kaposi’s Sarcoma?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Kaposi’s Sarcoma?
          • Can I Get Checked for Kaposi’s Sarcoma Before I Have Symptoms?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Kaposi’s Sarcoma?
          • Tests that Help Evaluate Kaposi’s Sarcoma
          • Chest X-ray
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Chest
          • Bronchoscopy
          • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
          • Colonoscopy
          • Biopsy
          • Understanding Your Type of Kaposi’s Sarcoma
          • Understanding Your Stage of Kaposi’s Sarcoma
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • What to Know About Your Treatment Choices for Kaposi’s Sarcoma
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Kaposi’s Sarcoma
          • What to Know About Antiretroviral Therapy for Kaposi’s Sarcoma
          • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Kaposi’s Sarcoma
          • What to Know About Immunotherapy for Kaposi’s Sarcoma
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects from Chemotherapy for Kaposi’s Sarcoma
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Neutropenia: A Vulnerable Time for Infections
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Taste Alterations
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • Potential Side Effects from Radiation for Kaposi’s Sarcoma
            • Potential Side Effects from Surgery for Kaposi’s Sarcoma
            • Potential Side Effects from Immunotherapy for Kaposi’s Sarcoma
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Kaposi's Sarcoma
          • Talking With Your Healthcare Team About How You Feel During Treatment for Kaposi’s Sarcoma
          • Get Support During Treatment for Kaposi’s Sarcoma
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About AIDS-Related Kaposi’s Sarcoma
      • Kidney Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Urinary System
          • Kidney Cancer
          • Statistics About Kidney Cancer
          • Am I at Risk for Kidney Cancer?
          • What Can I Do If I’m at Risk for Kidney Cancer?
          • Can I Get Checked for Kidney Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Kidney Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Kidney Cancer?
          • Antegrade Pyelogram
          • Abdominal Ultrasound
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Kidney
          • Intravenous Pyelogram
          • Kidney Biopsy
          • Kidney Scan
          • Kidney Ultrasound
          • Renal Angiogram
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Kidney Cancer
          • Tests You May Need After You Know You Have Kidney Cancer
          • Understanding Your Type of Kidney Cancer
          • Understanding Your Grade and Stage of Kidney Cancer
          • Can I Survive Kidney Cancer? What Is My Prognosis?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Kidney Cancer
            • What Happens During Chemotherapy for Kidney Cancer
          • Radiation
            • Making the Decision to Have Radiation Therapy for Kidney Cancer
          • Surgery
            • Goal of Surgery for Kidney Cancer
            • Making the Decision to Have Surgery for Kidney Cancer
            • What Happens During Surgery for Kidney Cancer
          • Other Treatments
            • Goal of Biological Therapy for Kidney Cancer
            • What Happens During Biological Therapy for Kidney Cancer
            • What Happens During Radiofrequency Ablation for Kidney Cancer
            • What Happens During Cryoablation for Kidney Cancer
            • Follow-Up Appointments Count When You Have Kidney Cancer
          • Questions to Ask About Treatment for Kidney Cancer
          • What To Know First About Your Treatment Choices for Kidney Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • What to Expect After Chemotherapy for Kidney Cancer
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • What to Expect After Radiation Therapy for Kidney Cancer
            • What to Expect After Surgery for Kidney Cancer
            • What to Expect After Biological Therapy for Kidney Cancer
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Kidney Cancer
          • How to Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel When You Have Kidney Cancer
          • Where to Find Support for Kidney Cancer
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects from Treatment and Symptoms of Kidney Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Kidney Cancer
      • Laryngeal Cancer
        • Overview
          • Ear, Nose, and Throat Facts
          • Otolaryngology
          • Laryngeal Cancer (Cancer of the Larynx)
          • Statistics for Laryngeal Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Laryngeal Cancer?
          • Can I Be Screened for Laryngeal Cancer?
          • What Can I Do if I'm At Risk for Laryngeal Cancer?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer?
          • How Laryngeal Cancer Spreads
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Tests That Help Find Laryngeal Cancer
          • Biopsy
          • I've Just Been Told I Have Laryngeal Cancer
          • Understanding the Stages of Laryngeal Cancer
          • Tests You May Need to Evaluate Laryngeal Cancer
          • What Are the 5-Year Survival Rates for Laryngeal Cancer?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Types of Treatment for Laryngeal Cancer
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Laryngeal Cancer
          • What to Know About Radiation for Laryngeal Cancer
          • What to Know About Surgery for Laryngeal Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects of Chemotherapy for Laryngeal Cancer
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects of Radiation for Laryngeal Cancer
            • What to Expect After Surgery for Laryngeal Cancer
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Laryngeal Cancer
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Laryngeal Cancer
          • Get Support During Treatment for Laryngeal Cancer
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Laryngeal Cancer
          • Learning to Speak Again After Laryngeal Surgery
          • Preserving Your Voice With Laryngeal Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Laryngeal Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Laryngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Leukemia - General
        • Overview
          • Facts About Blood
          • Overview of Leukemias
          • Leukemia Introduction
          • What Happens to Your Blood When You Have Leukemia
          • Leukemia Risk Factors
          • Leukemia Prevention
          • Leukemia Screening/Early Detection
          • Leukemia Symptoms
          • Where to Find Support for Leukemia
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • What Tests Help My Doctor Find Leukemia?
          • How Your Doctor Does a Biopsy to Check for Leukemia
          • Bone Marrow Biopsy
          • Lumbar Puncture (LP)
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Leukemia
          • Tests You May Need Once You Know You Have Leukemia
          • Can I Be Cured of Leukemia?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Leukemia
            • Different Ways You Can Get Chemotherapy for Leukemia
          • Other Treatments
            • How You Can Get Radiation Therapy for Leukemia
            • What to Know About Surgery for Leukemia
            • Bone Marrow Transplantation
            • What to Know About Stem Cell Transplants for Leukemia
            • What to Know About Targeted Therapy for Leukemia
            • How You Take Targeted Therapy for Leukemia
            • What to Know About Biologic Therapy for Leukemia
            • Understanding Clinical Trials for Leukemia
            • Follow-up Appointments Matter During Treatment for Leukemia
          • Leukemia Treatment Introduction
          • Types of Treatment for Leukemia
          • Understanding the Goals of Treatment for Leukemia
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • Common Side Effects After a Stem Cell Transplant for Leukemia
            • Common Side Effects After Targeted Therapy for Leukemia
          • Do What You Can to Ease Symptoms of Leukemia and Side Effects of Treatment
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Leukemia
          • Tips for Telling Your HealthCare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Leukemia
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Leukemia
      • Leukemia - Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
        • Overview
          • Overview of Leukemias
          • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
          • Understanding Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
          • Types of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Tests That Help Evaluate Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
          • Bone Marrow Biopsy
          • Lumbar Puncture (LP)
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)?
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
          • Understanding Your Phase of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
          • What Are the 5-Year Survival Rates for People with ALL?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • Goal of Chemotherapy for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
            • What Happens During Chemotherapy for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
          • Radiation
            • Goal of Radiation Therapy for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
            • Making the Decision to Have Radiation Therapy for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
            • What Happens During Radiation Therapy for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
            • What to Expect After Radiation Therapy for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
          • Other Treatments
            • Making the Decision to Have a Stem Cell Transplant for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
            • What Happens During a Stem Cell Transplant for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
            • What to Expect After a Stem Cell Transplant for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
          • How Your Doctor Decides Your Treatment for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
          • Types of Treatment for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Leukemia
        • Advanced Reading
          • Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Leukemia - Acute Myelocytic (AML)
        • Overview
          • Overview of Leukemias
          • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
          • Understanding Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
          • Types of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
          • Statistics About Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Tests That Help Evaluate Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
          • Bone Marrow Biopsy
          • Lumbar Puncture (LP)
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
          • Understanding Your Phase of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
          • Can I Survive AML? What Is My Prognosis?
          • What Are the Survival Rates for People With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • Goal of Chemotherapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
            • What Happens During Chemotherapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
          • Other Treaments
            • Bone Marrow Transplantation
            • Goal of a Stem Cell Transplant for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
            • Making the Decision to Have a Stem Cell Transplant for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
            • What Happens During a Stem Cell Transplant for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
            • Goal of ATRA for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
          • How Your Doctor Decides on Your Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
          • Types of Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • What to Expect After a Stem Cell Transplant for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
            • What to Expect After ATRA for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Leukemia
        • Advanced Reading
          • Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia/Other Myeloid Malignancies Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Leukemia - Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
        • Overview
          • Overview of Leukemias
          • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
          • Understanding Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
          • Statistics About CLL
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Bone Marrow Biopsy
          • Lumbar Puncture (LP)
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
          • Tests That Help Evaluate CLL
          • Understanding Your Stage of CLL
          • Can I Survive CLL? What Is My Prognosis?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • What Happens During Chemotherapy for CLL
            • Overview of Leukemias
          • Radiation
            • What Happens During Radiation Therapy for CLL
          • Surgery
            • Goal of Surgery for CLL
            • What Happens During Surgery for CLL
          • Other Treatments
            • Goal of Watchful Waiting for CLL
            • What Happens During Watchful Waiting for CLL
            • Bone Marrow Transplantation
            • Making the Decision to Have a Stem Cell Transplant for CLL
            • Goal of Targeted Therapy for CLL
            • What Happens During Targeted Therapy for CLL
          • How Your Doctor Decides Your Treatment for Adult Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
          • Types of Treatment for CLL
          • Questions to Ask About Treatment for Leukemia
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • What to Expect After Surgery for CLL
            • What to Expect After a Stem Cell Transplant for CLL
            • What to Expect After Targeted Therapy for CLL
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Leukemia
        • Advanced Reading
          • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Leukemia - Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
        • Overview
          • Overview of Leukemias
          • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
          • Understanding Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
          • Leukemia, Chronic Myeloid (CML)
          • Statistics About CML
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Tests That Help Evaluate CML
          • Bone Marrow Biopsy
          • Lumbar Puncture (LP)
          • CML: How Cytogenetic Testing Is Used for Diagnosis and to Monitor Treatment
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
          • Confirming Your Diagnosis of CML
          • Understanding Your Phase of CML
          • How Your CML Phase Affects Your Prognosis
          • Can I Survive CML? What Is My Prognosis?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • Goal of Chemotherapy for CML
            • Making the Decision to Have Chemotherapy for CML
            • What Happens During Chemotherapy for CML
          • Other Treatments
            • What to Know About Treatment Choices for CML
            • Questions to Ask About Treatment for CML
            • What Are Treatment Statistics for People with CML?
            • Goal of Chemotherapy for CML
            • Making the Decision to Have Chemotherapy for CML
            • What Happens During Chemotherapy for CML
            • What Happens During Radiation Therapy for CML
            • Goal of Surgery for CML
            • Making the Decision to Have Surgery for CML
            • What Happens During Surgery for CML
            • Bone Marrow Transplantation
            • Making the Decision to Have a Stem Cell Transplant for CML
            • Making the Decision to Have Targeted Therapy for CML
            • Making the Decision to Have Biologic Therapy for CML
          • What to Know About Treatment Choices for CML
          • Questions to Ask About Treatment for CML
          • What Are Treatment Statistics for People with CML?
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • What to Expect After Chemotherapy for CML
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • What to Expect After Radiation Therapy for CML
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • What to Expect After a Stem Cell Transplant for CML
            • What to Expect After Targeted Therapy for CML
            • What to Expect After Biologic Therapy for CML
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Leukemia
        • Advanced Reading
          • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Liver Cancer
        • Overview
          • The Liver: Anatomy and Functions
          • What Is Liver Cancer?
          • Liver Tumors
          • Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease
          • Statistics About Liver Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Liver Cancer?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Liver Cancer?
          • How Can I Prevent Liver Cancer?
          • Can I Get Checked for Liver Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Common Liver Function Tests
          • Abdominal Ultrasound
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract
          • Liver Biopsy
          • Liver Scan
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Liver Cancer
          • Tests That Help Evaluate Liver Cancer
          • Understanding the Grade and Stage of Liver Cancer
          • Can I Survive Liver Cancer? What Is My Prognosis?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Types and Goals of Treatment for Liver Cancer
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Liver Cancer
          • What to Know About Radiation for Liver Cancer
          • What to Know About Surgery for Liver Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects from Radiation for Liver Cancer
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • Potential Side Effects from Surgery for Liver Cancer
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Liver Cancer
          • Finding Support During Treatment for Liver Cancer
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Liver Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Liver Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Adult Primary Liver Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Childhood Liver Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Lung Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Respiratory System
          • Lung Cancer
          • Smoking and Respiratory Diseases
          • Genetics and Cancer - The Genetics of Lung Cancer
          • Statistics About Lung Cancer
          • What Are the Symptoms of Lung Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Lung Cancer?
          • Bronchoscopy
          • Chest Ultrasound
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Chest
          • How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Make a Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
          • Lung Biopsy
          • Pleural Biopsy
          • Mediastinoscopy
          • Thoracentesis
          • Tests That Help Evaluate Lung Cancer
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Lung Cancer
          • Understanding Your Type of Lung Cancer
          • Stages of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
          • Stages of Small Cell Lung Cancer
          • Can I Survive Lung Cancer? What Is My Prognosis?
          • What Are the Survival Rates for People With Lung Cancer?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • Making the Decision to Have Chemotherapy to Treat Lung Cancer
          • Radiation
            • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer
            • Making the Decision to Have Radiation Treatment for Lung Cancer
            • What Happens During External Radiation Treatment for Lung Cancer
          • Surgery
            • Goal of Lung Cancer Surgery
            • Making the Decision to Have Surgery for Lung Cancer
            • Lobectomy
            • What Happens During Surgery for Lung Cancer
          • Other Treatments
            • Making the Decision to Have Targeted Therapy for Lung Cancer
            • What to Know About Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Lung Cancer
            • Making the Decision to Have PDT for Lung Cancer
            • Photodynamic Therapy: A Bright Approach to Lung Cancer Treatment
            • What Happens During PDT for Lung Cancer
            • Gene Therapy: Targeting the Cause of Lung Cancer to Treat It
          • Questions to Ask About Treatment for Lung Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • What to Expect After Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • What to Expect After Surgery for Lung Cancer
            • What to Expect After PDT for Lung Cancer
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Lung Cancer
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment and Symptoms of Lung Cancer
          • Managing Your Lung Cancer Symptoms
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Prevention and Screening
          • Am I At Risk for Lung Cancer?
          • What Can I Do If I’m At Risk for Lung Cancer?
          • Can I Get Checked for Lung Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Lung Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Lung Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
          • Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
      • Malignant Mesothelioma
        • Overview
          • What Is Malignant Mesothelioma?
          • Statistics About Malignant Mesothelioma
          • Am I At Risk for Malignant Mesothelioma?
          • What Can I Do If I’m At Risk for Malignant Mesothelioma?
          • Occupational Lung Diseases
          • What Are the Symptoms of Malignant Mesothelioma?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Malignant Mesothelioma?
          • How Doctors Use Biopsies to Help Evaluate Malignant Mesothelioma
          • Biopsy
          • Mediastinoscopy
          • Understanding Your Stage of Malignant Mesothelioma
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Malignant Mesothelioma
          • What Are the Survival Rates for Malignant Mesothelioma?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • What to Know About Your Treatment Choices for Malignant Mesothelioma
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Malignant Mesothelioma
          • Common Chemotherapy Drug Combinations for Malignant Mesothelioma
          • FDA Approved Drugs
          • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Malignant Mesothelioma
          • What to Know About Surgery for Malignant Mesothelioma
          • What to Know About Supportive Treatments for Malignant Mesothelioma
          • Alternative Therapy - Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects from Chemotherapy for Malignant Mesothelioma
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects from Radiation Therapy for Malignant Mesothelioma
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Malignant Mesothelioma
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Malignant Mesothelioma
          • Get Support During Treatment for Malignant Mesothelioma
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Malignant Mesothelioma
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Malignant Mesothelioma
        • Advanced Reading
          • Malignant Mesothelioma
      • Multiple Myeloma
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Bone
          • What Is Multiple Myeloma?
          • Myeloma Bone Disease / Multiple Myeloma
          • How Multiple Myeloma Spreads
          • Statistics for Multiple Myeloma
          • Am I at Risk for Multiple Myeloma?
          • Can I Be Checked for Multiple Myeloma Before I Have Symptoms?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Multiple Myeloma?
          • Bone Biopsy
          • Bone Marrow Biopsy
          • Bone Scan
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Multiple Myeloma
          • Understanding the Stages of Multiple Myeloma
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Treatments for Bone Disorders
          • Types and Goals of Treatment for Multiple Myeloma
          • What to Know About Your Treatment Options for Multiple Myeloma
          • Staying Fit With Multiple Myeloma
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Multiple Myeloma
          • FDA Approved Drugs
          • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Multiple Myeloma
          • Bone Marrow Transplantation
          • Alternative Therapy - Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects from Chemotherapy for Multiple Myeloma
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • Potential Side Effects from Immunotherapy for Multiple Myeloma
            • Potential Side Effects from Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Transplants for Multiple Myeloma
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Multiple Myeloma
          • Tell Your HealthCare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Multiple Myeloma
          • Finding Support During Treatment for Multiple Myeloma
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Multiple Myeloma
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Multiple Myeloma
        • Advanced Reading
          • Multiple Myeloma and Other Plasma Cell Neoplasms
          • Hypercalcemia (PDQ®)
      • Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
        • Overview
          • What to Know About Your Lymphatic System
          • Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Introduction
          • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
          • Statistics About Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
          • Am I At Risk for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
          • Can I Get Checked for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Before I Have Symptoms?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • What to Know About Biopsies to Check for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
          • How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Make Your Diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
          • Biopsy
          • Bone Marrow Biopsy
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
          • Tests You May Need Once You Know You Have Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
          • Understanding Your Type of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
          • What to Know About B-Cell Lymphomas
          • What to Know About T-Cell Lymphomas
          • Understanding the Grade of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
          • Understanding Your Stage of Lymphoma
          • Can I Be Cured of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?
          • Can I Survive Lymphoma? What Is My Prognosis?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
            • What Happens During Chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
            • FDA Approved Drugs
          • Radiation
            • The Goal of Radiation Treatment for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
            • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
            • Making the Decision to Have Radiation Treatment for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
            • What Happens During Radiation Therapy for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
            • What Happens During External Radiation Therapy for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
          • Surgery
            • What to Know About Surgery for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
          • Other Treatments
            • What to Know About Stem Cell Transplants for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
            • Bone Marrow Transplantation
            • Making the Decision to Have a Stem Cell Transplant for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
            • What Happens During Stem Cell Transplant for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
            • The Goal of Immunotherapy for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
            • What to Know About Immunotherapy for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
            • Alternative Therapy - Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
          • Types of Treatment for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
          • What to Know About Your Treatment Choices for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
          • Questions to Ask About Treatment for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
          • What Are the Treatment Statistics for People With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
          • Understanding Clinical Trials for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
          • What to Know About Follow-Up Appointments After Treatment for Lymphoma
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects from Chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • Potential Side Effects from Radiation for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
            • Potential Side Effects from a Stem Cell Transplant for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
            • Potential Side Effects from Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
          • Finding Support During Treatment for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
          • Do What You Can to Ease Symptoms and Side Effects of Treatment for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma FAQ
        • Advanced Reading
          • Adult Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Childhood Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma During Pregnancy
      • Oral Cancer
        • Overview
          • Oral Cancer
          • Oral Cancer Introduction
          • Oral Cancer and Tobacco
          • How Oral Cancer Spreads
          • Statistics About Oral Cancer
          • What Are the Symptoms of Oral Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Tests that Help Evaluate Oral Cancer
          • Understanding Your Stage of Oral Cancer
          • How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Diagnose Oral Cancer
          • Biopsy
          • PET Scan Use in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Monitoring
          • I've Just Been Told I Have Oral Cancer
          • Can I Be Cured of Oral Cancer?
          • Can I Survive Oral Cancer? What Is My Prognosis?
          • What Are Survival Rates for Oral Cancer?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • Making the Decision to Have Chemotherapy for Oral Cancer
            • What Happens During Chemotherapy for Oral Cancer
            • What to Expect After Chemotherapy for Oral Cancer
          • Radiation
            • Making the Decision to Have Radiation Therapy for Oral Cancer
            • What to Expect During External Radiation Therapy for Oral Cancer
          • Surgery
            • What to Know About Surgery for Oral Cancer
            • Making the Decision to Have Surgery for Oral Cancer
            • What Happens During Surgery for Oral Cancer
            • What to Expect After Surgery for Oral Cancer
          • Other Treatments
            • What to Expect During Brachytherapy for Oral Cancer
            • What to Know About Combination Therapy for Oral Cancer
            • Alternative Therapy - Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
          • What to Know First About Your Treatment Choices for Oral Cancer
          • Questions to Ask About Treatment for Oral Cancer
          • What Tests Help My Doctor Find Oral Cancer?
          • Understanding Clinical Trials for Oral Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • Common Side Effects After Radiation Therapy for Oral Cancer
            • Common Side Effects After Surgery for Oral Cancer
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Oral Cancer
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Oral Cancer
          • Finding Support During Treatment for Oral Cancer
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Oral Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Prevention and Screening
          • Am I At Risk for Oral Cancer?
          • What Can I Do If I’m At Risk for Oral Cancer?
          • How Can I Keep Oral Cancer From Recurring?
          • It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Oral Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Salivary Gland Cancer
          • Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer
          • Screening for Oral Cancer
          • Oral Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
      • Ovarian Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area
          • Anatomy of the Ovary
          • What Is Ovarian Cancer?
          • Ovarian Cancer
          • How Ovarian Cancer Spreads
          • Statistics About Ovarian Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Ovarian Cancer?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer?
        • Genetics of Ovarian Cancer
          • Ovarian Cancer and Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)
          • Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome (Gorlin Syndrome)
          • Hereditary Breast Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (BRCA1 / BRCA2)
          • Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Ovarian Cancer?
          • Pelvic Ultrasound
          • Understanding Your Type of Ovarian Cancer
          • Understanding Your Stage of Ovarian Cancer
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Types of Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
          • Clinical Trials
          • Chemotherapy
          • What Happens During Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer
          • FDA Approved Drugs
          • Goal of Radiation Therapy for Ovarian Cancer
          • Types of Surgery for Ovarian Cancer
          • Surgery
          • Hysterectomy
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • How to Maintain Emotional Wellness When You Have Ovarian Cancer
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Prevention and Screening
          • How Can I Prevent Ovarian Cancer?
          • Am I At Risk for Ovarian Cancer?
          • Can I Get Checked for Ovarian Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?
          • Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month Alerts Women to the Importance of Early Detection and Prevention
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Ovarian Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Ovarian Epithelial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Ovarian Low Malignant Potential Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Childhood Cerebral Astrocytoma/Malignant Glioma Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Radiation Enteritis
      • Pancreatic Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Pancreas
          • The Pancreas
          • Pancreatic Cancer
          • Statistics About Pancreatic Cancer
          • How Pancreatic Cancer Spreads
          • Am I At Risk for Pancreatic Cancer?
          • What Can I Do if I’m At Risk for Pancreatic Cancer?
          • Can I Be Checked for Pancreatic Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • What Tests Help My Doctor Find Pancreatic Cancer?
          • Tests You May Need to Evaluate Pancreatic Cancer
          • How Your Doctor Takes a Biopsy to Diagnose Pancreatic Cancer
          • Biopsy
          • Abdominal Ultrasound
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Pancreas
          • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
          • Pancreas Scan
          • Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
          • Understanding Your Stage of Pancreatic Cancer
          • The Difference Between Clinical Stage and Pathological Stage of Pancreatic Cancer
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Pancreatic Cancer
          • What Are the Survival Rates for People With Pancreatic Cancer?
          • Can I Survive Pancreatic Cancer? What Is My Prognosis?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
            • What Happens During Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
            • What to Expect After Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
            • FDA Approved Drugs
          • Radiation
            • Goal of Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
            • What to Know About Radiation Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
            • What Happens During External Beam Radiation Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
            • What to Expect After External Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
            • Types of Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
            • Recovering From Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
          • Other Treatments
            • What to Know About Combination Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
            • Alternative Therapy - Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
          • Understanding the Goals of Each Type of Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
          • Overview of Your Treatment Choices for Pancreatic Cancer
          • Questions to Ask About Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • Potential Side Effects From Radiation Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
          • Get Support During Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Pancreatic Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Pancreatic Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Islet Cell Tumors (Endocrine Pancreas) (PDQ®)
      • Penile Cancer
        • Overview
          • Overview of Urogenital Disorders
          • What Is Penile Cancer?
          • Statistics About Penile Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Penile Cancer?
          • Can I Prevent Penile Cancer?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Penile Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Can I Get Checked for Penile Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?
          • Tests That Help Evaluate Penile Cancer
          • Biopsy
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Penile Cancer?
          • What Are the Stages of Penile Cancer?
          • What Is the 5-Year Survival Rate for Men with Penile Cancer?
          • Can I Survive Penile Cancer? What Is My Prognosis?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Types of Treatment for Penile Cancer
          • What To Know About Your Treatment Choices for Penile Cancer
          • What To Know About Chemotherapy for Penile Cancer
          • What to Know About Surgery for Penile Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Penile Cancer
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Penile Cancer
          • Get Support During Treatment for Penile Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Penile Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Penile Cancer
      • Pituitary Cancer
        • Overview
          • The Pituitary Gland
          • Pituitary Cancer Introduction
          • Hormones and the Endocrine System
          • Pituitary Tumors
          • Pituitary Tumor Symptoms
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Pituitary Tumor Diagnosis
          • Pituitary Tumor Screening
          • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Brain
          • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain
          • Pituitary Cancer Staging
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Pituitary Tumor Treatment Introduction
          • Pituitary Tumor Medication
          • Pituitary Tumor Radiation Therapy
          • Radiosurgery
          • Pituitary Tumor Surgery
          • Alternative Therapy - Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Pituitary Cancer Treatment Side Effects
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Pituitary Cancer FAQ
        • Advanced Reading
          • Pituitary Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Prostate Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Prostate
          • Anatomy of the Prostate Gland
          • Prostate Cancer
          • What You Need to Know About PIN
          • Prostate Cancer Statistics
          • Statistics About Prostate Cancer
          • Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Prostate Cancer?
          • Genetics and Cancer - The Genetics of Prostate Cancer
          • Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Diagnostic and Evaluation Procedures
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Prostate Cancer?
          • Tests That Help Evaluate Prostate Cancer
          • What Tests Help My Doctor Find Prostate Cancer?
          • Prostate Cancer and PSA Screening
          • What Happens During a Screening for Prostate Cancer?
          • How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Diagnose Prostate Cancer
          • Prostate Biopsy
          • Prostate/Rectal Sonogram
          • What to Know About Lymph Node Biopsies: How to Tell if Prostate Cancer Has Spread
          • I've Just Been Told I Have Prostate Cancer
          • Tests You May Need Once You Know You Have Prostate Cancer
          • Staging of Prostate Cancer
          • Understanding Your Stage of Prostate Cancer
          • Grading of Prostate Cancer
          • Understanding the Gleason Score and Your Grade of Prostate Cancer
          • Can I Be Cured of Prostate Cancer?
          • Can I Survive Prostate Cancer? What Is My Prognosis?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Treatment Introduction
            • Prostate Cancer Treatment Introduction
            • Prostate Cancer Treatment Introduction
            • What to Know About Your Treatment Choices for Prostate Cancer
            • Treatment Options for Local Prostate Cancer
            • Treatment Options for Metastatic or Advanced Prostate Cancer
            • Questions to Ask About Treatment for Prostate Cancer
            • How to Get Involved in Your Treatment Choices for Prostate Cancer
            • Clinical Trials For Prostate Cancer
          • Chemotherapy
            • Chemotherapy For Prostate Cancer
            • Goal of Chemotherapy for Prostate Cancer
            • What Happens During Chemotherapy for Prostate Cancer
            • FDA Approved Drugs
          • Radiation
            • Radiation Therapy
            • Making the Decision to Have Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer
            • What Happens During Internal Radiation Therapy (Brachytherapy) for Prostate Cancer
            • What Happens During External Beam Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer
          • Surgery
            • Surgery
            • Radical Prostatectomy
            • Goal of Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer
            • Making the Decision to Have a Radical Prostatectomy
            • How to Prepare for a Radical Prostatectomy
            • What Happens During a Radical Prostatectomy
            • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
          • Other Treatments
            • Cryotherapy for Prostate Conditions
            • Making the Decision to Have Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer
            • Hormone Therapy For Prostate Cancer
            • What to Know About Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
            • The Different Ways You Can Get Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
            • Making the Decision to Have Hormone Treatment for Prostate Cancer
            • Expectant Therapy
            • Goal of Watchful Waiting for Prostate Cancer
            • What to Expect During Watchful Waiting for Prostate Cancer
            • Angiogenesis Inhibitors
            • Herbal Remedies For Prostate Cancer
            • What to Know About Combination Therapy for Prostate Cancer
            • Alternative Therapy - Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
            • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Localized Prostate Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • About Side Effects
            • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Advanced Prostate Cancer
            • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Prostate Cancer
            • Dealing With Erectile Dysfunction
            • Managing Urinary Incontinence, Nocturia, Urgency, Frequency, and Hesitancy
            • Osteoporosis in Men With Cancer
            • Psychosocial Factors
            • For Family Members Coping With Prostate Cancer
            • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
            • Fatigue: Management
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • What to Expect After Chemotherapy for Prostate Cancer
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • What to Expect After Internal Radiation (Brachytherapy) Treatment for Prostate Cancer
            • What to Expect After External Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
            • Common Side Effects After Surgery for Prostate Cancer
            • What to Expect After Radical Prostatectomy
            • What to Expect After Hormone Treatment for Prostate Cancer
            • Common Side Effects After Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
        • Prevention and Screening
          • Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Prostate Cancer?
          • What Can I Do if I'm at Risk for Prostate Cancer?
          • Prostate Cancer in African-American Men
          • Prostate Cancer: Diet and Prevention
          • Prostate Cancer: The Role of Tomatoes in Prevention
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Prostate Cancer FAQ
        • Advanced Reading
          • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Prostate Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
          • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
          • Radiation Enteritis
      • Skin Cancer - Melanoma
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Skin
          • Melanoma Introduction
          • Melanoma
          • Facts About Skin Cancer
          • Genetics and Cancer - The Genetics of Skin Cancer
          • How Melanoma Spreads
          • Statistics About Melanoma
          • What Are the Symptoms of Melanoma?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Tests that Help Evaluate Melanoma
          • What Tests Help My Doctor Find Melanoma?
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Melanoma?
          • How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Diagnose Melanoma
          • Biopsy
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Melanoma
          • Diagnosis and Staging of Melanoma
          • Stages of Melanoma
          • Understanding Your Stage of Melanoma
          • Sentinel Node Mapping: A Special Technique for Detecting the Spread of Melanoma
          • What Are the Survival Rates for People With Melanoma?
          • Can I Be Cured of Melanoma?
          • Can I Survive Melanoma? What Is My Prognosis?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • Goal of Chemotherapy for Melanoma
            • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Melanoma
            • Making the Decision to Have Chemotherapy for Melanoma
            • What Happens During Chemotherapy for Melanoma
            • What to Expect After Chemotherapy for Melanoma
            • FDA Approved Drugs
          • Radiation
            • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Melanoma
            • Making the Decision to Have Radiation Therapy for Melanoma
            • What Happens During Radiation Therapy for Melanoma
            • What to Expect After Radiation Therapy for Melanoma
          • Surgery
            • What to Know About Surgery for Melanoma
            • Making the Decision to Have Surgery for Melanoma
            • What Happens During Surgery for Melanoma
            • What to Expect After Surgery for Melanoma
          • Other Treatments
            • The Types of Immunotherapy for Melanoma
            • What to Know About Immunotherapy for Melanoma
            • Making the Decision to Have Immunotherapy for Melanoma
            • What to Expect After Immunotherapy for Melanoma
            • Limb-Saving Treatment for People with Melanoma: Isolated Limb Perfusion
            • Alternative Therapy - Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
            • Combination Therapies: Taking Control of Late-Stage Melanoma
          • Melanoma Treatment Introduction
          • Treatments for Skin Cancer
          • Overview of Your Treatment Choices for Melanoma
          • What to Know First About Your Treatment Choices for Melanoma
          • Questions to Ask About Treatment for Melanoma
          • Understanding Clinical Trials for Melanoma
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects from Chemotherapy for Malignant Mesothelioma
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Your Treatment for Melanoma
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Melanoma
          • Finding Support During Treatment for Melanoma
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Melanoma
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Prevention and Screening
          • Am I At Risk for Melanoma?
          • Other Causes and Risk Factors For Skin Cancer
          • How Can I Prevent Melanoma?
          • Preventing Skin Cancer
          • Can I Get Checked for Melanoma Before I Have Symptoms?
          • How to Do a Skin Self Exam
          • Skin Self-Examination
          • Keeping Your Skin Safe
          • Sunscreens
          • Sunscreen and Skin Cancer
          • Ultraviolet Radiation
          • UV Exposure Categories
          • Effects of UV Exposure
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Melanoma
        • Advanced Reading
          • Melanoma Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Skin
          • Facts About Skin Cancer
          • Understanding the Types of Skin Cancer
          • Basal Cell Carcinoma
          • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
          • Other Types of Skin Cancer: Kaposi's Sarcoma
          • Merkel Cell Cancer
          • Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
          • Actinic Keratosis (A Precancerous Condition)
          • Statistics for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer
          • Skin Cancer Risk Factors
          • Other Causes and Risk Factors For Skin Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer?
          • Genetics and Cancer - The Genetics of Skin Cancer
          • Genetics and Cancer - Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome (Gorlin Syndrome)
          • What Are the Symptoms of nonMelanoma Skin Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Your Doctor Uses a Biopsy to Diagnose nonMelanoma Skin Cancer
          • Biopsy
          • Understanding Your Stage of nonMelanoma Skin Cancer
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have nonMelanoma Skin Cancer
          • What Is My Prognosis for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Treatments for Skin Cancer
          • What to Know About Your Treatment Options for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer
          • FDA Approved Drugs
          • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer
          • What to Know About Surgery for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During and After Treatment for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer
          • Finding Support During Treatment for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
          • Potential Side Effects of Radiation Therapy for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer
          • Potential Side Effects from Surgery for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer
        • Prevention and Screening
          • Skin Cancer Risk Factors
          • Other Causes and Risk Factors For Skin Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer?
          • How Can I Prevent nonMelanoma Skin Cancer?
          • What To Do When You Find a Skin Abnormality
          • Can I Get Checked for nonMelanoma Skin Cancer?
          • Preventing Skin Cancer
          • How to Do a Skin Self Exam
          • Skin Self-Examination
          • Keeping Your Skin Safe
          • Sunscreens
          • Sunscreen and Skin Cancer
          • Ultraviolet Radiation
          • UV Exposure Categories
          • Effects of UV Exposure
          • Treating Sun-Damaged Skin
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About nonMelanoma
        • Advanced Reading
          • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Merkel Cell Carcinoma
          • Skin Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
          • Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
      • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
        • Overview
          • What Is Soft Tissue Sarcoma?
          • Types of Soft Tissue Sarcoma
          • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs)
          • Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
          • Statistics About Soft Tissue Sarcoma
          • Am I At Risk for Soft Tissue Sarcoma?
          • How Can I Prevent Soft Tissue Sarcoma If I’m At Risk for It?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Soft Tissue Sarcoma?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Biopsy
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Soft Tissue Sarcoma
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Types of Treatment for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
          • Questions to Ask About Treatment for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
          • What to Know About Radiation for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
          • What to Know About Surgery for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
          • What to Know About Complementary, Integrative, and Alternative Care for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects of Chemotherapy for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • Potential Side Effects of Radiation for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
            • Potential Side Effects from Surgery for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
          • Get Support During Treatment for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Soft Tissue Sarcoma
        • Advanced Reading
          • Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
          • Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma
          • Childhood Soft Tissue Sarcoma
      • Stomach Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Stomach
          • Stomach Cancer
          • Types of Stomach Cancer
          • Helicobacter Pylori
          • How Stomach Cancer Spreads
          • Statistics About Stomach Cancer
          • What Can I Do If I Am At Risk for Stomach Cancer?
          • Can I Get Checked for Stomach Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Stomach Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Stomach Cancer?
          • Tests That Help Evaluate Stomach Cancer
          • How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Diagnose Stomach Cancer
          • Biopsy
          • Barium Swallow
          • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
          • Upper Gastrointestinal Series
          • Everything You Need to Know About a Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Stomach Cancer
          • Understanding Clinical and Pathological Stages of Stomach Cancer
          • Stages of Stomach Cancer
          • Can I Be Cured of Stomach Cancer?
          • What Are the Survival Rates for Stomach Cancer?
          • Can I Survive Stomach Cancer? What Is My Prognosis?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Chemotherapy
            • Making the Decision to Have Chemotherapy for Stomach Cancer
            • Different Ways You Can Get Chemotherapy for Stomach Cancer
            • What Happens During Chemotherapy for Stomach Cancer
            • What to Expect After Chemotherapy for Stomach Cancer
            • FDA Approved Drugs
          • Radiation
            • What to Know About Radiation Treatment for Stomach Cancer
            • What to Expect After Radiation Therapy for Stomach Cancer
          • Surgery
            • Making the Decision to Have Surgery for Stomach Cancer
            • What to Expect After Surgery for Stomach Cancer
            • What Happens During Total Gastrectomy for Stomach Cancer
          • Overview of Your Treatment Choices for Stomach Cancer
          • Questions to Ask About Treatment for Stomach Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Stomach Cancer
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Stomach Cancer
          • Get Support During Treatment for Stomach Cancer
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Stomach Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Stomach Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Gastric Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Tumores carcinoides gastrointestinales: Tratamiento (PDQ®)
          • Gastrointestinal Complications (PDQ®)
          • Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)
          • Screening for Gastric Cancer
          • Radiation Enteritis
      • Testicular Cancer
        • Overview
          • Testicular Cancer
          • How Testicular Cancer Spreads
          • Statistics About Testicular Cancer
          • What Can I Do If I’m At Risk for Testicular Cancer?
          • Testicular Cancer and Sexual Relationships
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Tests That Help Evaluate Testicular Cancer
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Testicular Cancer?
          • Ultrasound
          • Biopsy
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Testicular Cancer
          • Understanding Your Type of Testicular Cancer
          • Understanding Your Stage of Testicular Cancer
          • Testicular Cancer Second Opinions
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • What to Know About Your Treatment Options for Testicular Cancer
          • Questions to Ask About Treatment for Testicular Cancer
          • Understanding Clinical Trials for Testicular Cancer
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Testicular Cancer
          • What to Know About Radiation for Testicular Cancer
          • What to Know About Surgery for Testicular Cancer
          • What to Know About Complementary, Integrative, and Alternative Care for Testicular Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects from Chemotherapy for Testicular Cancer
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • Potential Side Effects from Radiation for Testicular Cancer
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Testicular Cancer
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Testicular Cancer
          • Get Support During Treatment for Testicular Cancer
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Testicular Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Testicular Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Testicular Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
          • Screening for Testicular Cancer
      • Thymus Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of the Thymus
          • Anatomy of the Endocrine System
          • Understanding Different Types of Thymus Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Thymus Cancer
          • What Can I Do If I’m At Risk for Thymus Cancer?
          • Thymus Cancer Screening/Early Detection
          • What Are the Symptoms of Thymus Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Thymus Cancer?
          • Tests That Help Your Doctor Diagnose Thymus Cancer
          • Biopsy
          • Mediastinoscopy
          • I’ve Just Been Told I Have Thymus Cancer
          • Understanding the Stages of Thymus Cancer
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Types and Goals of Treatment for Thymus Cancer
          • What to Know About Your Treatment Options for Thymus Cancer
          • What to Know About Chemotherapy for Thymus Cancer
          • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Thymus Cancer
          • What to Know About Surgery for Thymus Cancer
          • Alternative Therapy - Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Potential Side Effects from Chemotherapy for Thymus Cancer
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
            • Potential Side Effects from Radiation Therapy for Thymus Cancer
            • Potential Side Effects from Surgery for Thymus Cancer
          • Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for Thymus Cancer
          • Tell Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for Thymus Cancer
          • Get Support During Treatment for Thymus Cancer
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Thymus Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Thymus Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma
      • Thyroid Cancer
        • Overview
          • The Thyroid Gland
          • Thyroid Tumors
          • Statistics About Thyroid Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Thyroid Cancer?
          • Genetics and Cancer - Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC)
          • How Can I Prevent Thyroid Cancer?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Thyroid Cancer?
          • Biopsy
          • Thyroid Function Tests
          • Understanding Your Stage of Thyroid Cancer
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • What to Know About Your Treatment Options for Thyroid Cancer
          • Thyroid Cancer Chemotherapy
          • What to Know About Radioactive Iodine Therapy for Thyroid Cancer
          • What to Know About Surgery for Thyroid Cancer
          • What to Know About Hormone Therapy for Thyroid Cancer
          • Alternative Therapy - Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Thyroid Cancer Treatment Side Effects
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Thyroid Cancer FAQ
        • Advanced Reading
          • Thyroid Cancer
          • Parathyroid Cancer
      • Urethral Cancer
        • Overview
          • Urethral Cancer Introduction
          • Urethral Cancer Risk Factors
          • Urethral Cancer Symptoms
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Urethral Cancer Diagnosis
          • Biopsy
          • Urethral Cancer Staging
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Urethral Cancer Treatment Introduction
          • Urethral Cancer Chemotherapy
          • Urethral Cancer Radiation Therapy
          • Urethral Cancer Surgery
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Urethral Cancer Symptom Management Introduction
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Urethral Cancer FAQ
        • Advanced Reading
          • Urethral Cancer
          • Radiation Enteritis
          • Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter Treatment (PDQ®)
      • Uterine Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area
          • Anatomy of the Uterus
          • Uterine Cancer
          • Conditions That Have Symptoms Similar to Uterine Cancer
          • Uterine Fibroids
          • Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month Alerts Women to the Importance of Early Detection and Prevention
          • Uterine Cancer Risk Factors
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Diagnostic Procedures for Cancer: Overview
          • Tests that Help Evaluate Uterine Cancer
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Uterine Cancer?
          • Endometrial Biopsy
          • Dilation and Curettage (D and C)
          • Pelvic Ultrasound
          • Hysteroscopy
          • Finding Out You Have Uterine Cancer
          • Tests You May Need Once You Know You Have Uterine Cancer
          • Grading and Staging of Cancer
          • Stages and Grades of Uterine Cancer
          • Grades of Uterine Cancer
          • Can I Be Cured of Uterine Cancer?
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • Types of Treatment for Uterine Cancer
          • Uterine Cancer Treatment Introduction
          • What Happens During Chemotherapy for Uterine Cancer
          • What Happens During External Radiation Therapy for Uterine Cancer
          • How Does Your Doctor Know What Treatment to Suggest for Uterine Cancer
          • Understanding the Goals of Treatment for Uterine Cancer
          • What to Know About Surgery for Uterine Cancer
          • What to Know About Combination Therapy for Uterine Cancer
          • Chemotherapy
          • Immunotherapy / Biological Therapy
          • Radiation Therapy
          • Surgery
          • Clinical Trials
          • Hysterectomy
          • Hormone Therapy
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Uterine Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Uterine Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Uterine Sarcoma
          • Radiation Enteritis
      • Vaginal Cancer
        • Overview
          • Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area
          • What Is Vaginal Cancer?
          • Vaginal Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Vaginal Cancer?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Vaginal Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Diagnostic Procedures for Cancer: Overview
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Vaginal Cancer?
          • PAP Test
          • Colposcopy
          • Grading and Staging of Cancer
          • Understanding Your Stage of Vaginal Cancer
        • Treatment Decisions
          • What to Know About Your Treatment Options for Vaginal Cancer
          • What to Know About Surgery for Vaginal Cancer
          • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Vaginal Cancer
          • Chemotherapy
          • Radiation Therapy
          • Surgery
          • Clinical Trials
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Infection and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Skin / Nails and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Mucositis / Mouth Sores and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy
            • Cancer Treatment - Nausea / Vomiting and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
            • Cancer Treatment - Diarrhea and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Other Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Vaginal Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Prevention and Screening
          • Am I At Risk for Vaginal Cancer?
          • Can I Prevent Vaginal Cancer?
          • Can I Be Checked for Vaginal Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?
          • Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month Alerts Women to the Importance of Early Detection and Prevention
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Vaginal Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Vaginal Cancer
          • Radiation Enteritis
      • Vulvar Cancer
        • Overview
          • Vulvar Cancer
          • Anatomy of the Vulva
          • Types of Vulvar Cancer
          • Statistics About Vulvar Cancer
          • Am I At Risk for Vulvar Cancer?
          • What Are the Symptoms of Vulvar Cancer?
        • Understanding Your Diagnosis
          • Diagnostic Procedures for Cancer: Overview
          • How Does My Doctor Know I Have Vulvar Cancer?
          • Grading and Staging of Cancer
          • Understanding the Stages of Vulvar Cancer
        • Deciding on Treatment
          • What to Know About Your Treatment Options for Vulvar Cancer
          • Advances in Treating Vulvar Cancer
          • What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Vulvar Cancer
          • What to Expect After Chemotherapy for Vulvar Cancer
          • What to Know About Surgery for Vulvar Cancer
          • What to Expect After Radiation Therapy for Vulvar Cancer
          • What to Expect After Surgery for Vulvar Cancer
        • Managing Side Effects
          • Chemotherapy Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Anemia and Chemotherapy
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            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Nausea / Vomiting
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            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea
            • Cancer Treatment - Constipation and Chemotherapy
            • Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Constipation
          • Radiation Treatment Side Effects
            • Cancer Treatment - Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment
          • Do What You Can to Ease Side Effects of Treatment for Vulvar Cancer
          • Nutrition and Cancer - General Nutrition Guidelines
          • Fatigue: Management
        • Prevention and Screening
          • How Can I Prevent Vulvar Cancer?
          • Can I Get Checked for Vulvar Cancer Before I Have Symptoms?
          • Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month Alerts Women to the Importance of Early Detection and Prevention
        • Cancer FAQs
          • Frequently Asked Questions About Vulvar Cancer
        • Advanced Reading
          • Vulvar Cancer
          • Radiation Enteritis
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        • Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
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