Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Uterine sarcoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the muscles of the uterus or other tissues that support the uterus.
Past treatment with radiation therapy to the pelvis can increase the risk of uterine sarcoma.
Signs of uterine sarcoma include abnormal bleeding.
Tests that examine the uterus are used to diagnose uterine sarcoma.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Urethral cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the urethra.
There are different types of urethral cancer that begin in cells that line the urethra.
A history of bladder cancer can affect the risk of urethral cancer.
Signs of urethral cancer include bleeding or trouble with urination.
Tests that examine the urethra and bladder are used to diagnose urethral cancer.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Thyroid cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the thyroid gland.
Thyroid nodules are common but usually are not cancer.
There are different types of thyroid cancer.
Age, gender, and being exposed to radiation can affect the risk of thyroid cancer.
Medullary thyroid cancer is sometimes caused by a change in a gene that is passed from parent to child.
Signs of thyroid cancer include a swelling or lump in the neck.
Tests that examine the thyroid, neck, and blood are used to diagnose thyroid cancer.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Thymoma and thymic carcinoma are diseases in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the thymus.
Thymoma is linked with myasthenia gravis and other autoimmune paraneoplastic diseases.
Signs and symptoms of thymoma and thymic carcinoma include a cough and chest pain.
Tests that examine the thymus are used to help diagnose and stage thymoma and thymic carcinoma.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Testicular cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of one or both testicles.
Health history can affect the risk of testicular cancer.
Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer include swelling or discomfort in the scrotum.
Tests that examine the testicles and blood are used to diagnose testicular cancer.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Treatment for testicular cancer can cause infertility.

Gastric cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach.
Age, diet, and stomach disease can affect the risk of developing gastric cancer.
Symptoms of gastric cancer include indigestion and stomach discomfort or pain.
Tests that examine the stomach and esophagus are used to diagnose gastric cancer.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Soft tissue sarcoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the soft tissues of the body.
Having certain inherited disorders can increase the risk of soft tissue sarcoma.
A sign of soft tissue sarcoma is a lump or swelling in soft tissue of the body.
Soft tissue sarcoma is diagnosed with a biopsy.
Certain factors affect treatment options and prognosis (chance of recovery).

Small intestine cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the small intestine.
There are five types of small intestine cancer.
Diet and health history can affect the risk of developing small intestine cancer.
Signs and symptoms of small intestine cancer include unexplained weight loss and abdominal pain.
Tests that examine the small intestine are used to diagnose and stage small intestine cancer.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin.
Different types of cancer start in the skin.
Skin color and being exposed to sunlight can increase the risk of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, and actinic keratosis often appear as a change in the skin.
Tests or procedures that examine the skin are used to diagnose basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Salivary gland cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the salivary glands.
Being exposed to certain types of radiation may increase the risk of salivary cancer.
Signs of salivary gland cancer include a lump or trouble swallowing.
Tests that examine the head, neck, and the inside of the mouth are used to diagnose salivary gland cancer.
Certain factors affect treatment options and prognosis (chance of recovery).