Ewings Family of Tumors- Childhood
Ewing's family of tumors (EFT) is a group of cancers that affect the bones or nearby soft tissue. Cancer occurs when cells in the body become abnormal and multiply without control or order. The cells form a growth of tissue, called a tumor. The ... [... more]
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The Genetics of Melanoma
Genes are small individual collections of information within each cell of the human body. Each gene is made of a unique sequence of DNA. Researchers working on the Human Genome Project have estimated that there are as many as 30,000 different ... [... more]
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Muir-Torre Syndrome
What to Know: ASCO's Guideline on Tumor Markers for Gastrointestinal Cancers, 10/06 Muir-Torre syndrome is a variant of hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). People with Muir-Torre syndrome have an increased risk of the types of ... [... more]
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Finding Comfort Through Journaling
Keeping a journal may be the cheapest form of therapy you can find. It requires no special equipment, and research shows that people who write journals enjoy a whole range of health benefits. A number of scientific studies have found that people ... [... more]
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Hereditary Mixed Polyposis Syndrome
Hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome (HMPS) is a hereditary condition that is associated with an increased risk of developing polyps (growths of normal tissue that form lumps) in the digestive tract. As the name suggests, a variety of polyps may ... [... more]
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Family Life
Cancer doesn't happen to just one person. Cancer happens to couples, families, and friends. The complex emotions and lifestyle changes that follow a cancer diagnosis can be almost as overwhelming for family members and friends as they are for the ... [... more]
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Carcinoid Tumor
A carcinoid tumor starts in the hormone-producing cells of various organs, primarily the gastrointestinal tract (such as the stomach and intestines) and lungs, but also the pancreas, testicles (in males) or ovaries (in females). Multiple ... [... more]
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Vaginal cancer is rare. In 2008, an estimated 2,210 women in the United States will be diagnosed with vaginal cancer. It is estimated that 760 deaths from this disease will occur this year. HPV is passed from one person to another during sexual ... [... more]
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When Someone You Love Decides to Stop Treatment
It can be painful and frustrating to watch a family member or friend refuse treatment or avoid medical help. Although you can try to imagine what they are feeling, chances are their experience is going to be much different than yours. How can you ... [... more]
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Wilms Tumor - Childhood
Cancer.Net Feature Article: Preparing Your Child for Medical Procedures, 7/08 Cancer.Net Feature Article: Late Effects of Childhood Cancer, 3/08 Wilms tumor is a type of childhood cancer that begins in the kidneys. Every person has two kidneys. ... [... more]
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Vulvar Cancer
The vulva is a woman's external genitalia and is made up of the skin and fatty tissue that surround the clitoris and the openings of the vagina and urethra. The fatty tissue makes up two folds, called the labia majora and labia minora. Cancer of ... [... more]
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Brain Tumor
Listen to the Brain Tumor Meet the Expert Session from the 2008 ASCO Annual Meeting, 6/08 NOTE: This section describes a primary brain tumor, which is a tumor that begins in the brain. A primary brain tumor is relatively rare. A secondary brain ... [... more]
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