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Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer Treatment (Adult)
  • Lip and oral cavity cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lips or mouth.
  • Tobacco and alcohol use can affect the risk of lip and oral cavity cancer.
  • Signs of lip and oral cavity cancer include a sore or lump on the lips or in the mouth.
  • Tests that examine the mouth and throat are used to diagnose and stage lip and oral cavity cancer.
  • Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).
  • Leukemia may affect red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
  • Signs and symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia include swollen lymph nodes and feeling tired.
  • Tests that examine the blood are used to diagnose chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
  • Certain factors affect treatment options and prognosis (chance of recovery).
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes a large number of abnormal blood cells.
  • Leukemia may affect red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
  • There are different subtypes of AML.
  • Smoking, previous chemotherapy treatment, and exposure to radiation may affect the risk of AML.
  • Signs and symptoms of AML include fever, feeling tired, and easy bruising or bleeding.
  • Tests that examine the blood and bone marrow are used to diagnose AML.
  • Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
  • Adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell).
  • Leukemia may affect red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
  • Previous chemotherapy and exposure to radiation may increase the risk of developing ALL.
  • Signs and symptoms of adult ALL include fever, feeling tired, and easy bruising or bleeding.
  • Tests that examine the blood and bone marrow are used to diagnose adult ALL.
  • Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Laryngeal Cancer Treatment (Adult)
  • Laryngeal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the larynx.
  • Use of tobacco products and drinking too much alcohol can affect the risk of laryngeal cancer.
  • Signs and symptoms of laryngeal cancer include a sore throat and ear pain.
  • Tests that examine the throat and neck are used to help diagnose and stage laryngeal cancer.
  • Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Renal Cell Cancer
  • Renal cell cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in tubules of the kidney.
  • Smoking and misuse of certain pain medicines can affect the risk of renal cell cancer.
  • Signs of renal cell cancer include blood in the urine and a lump in the abdomen.
  • Tests that examine the abdomen and kidneys are used to diagnose renal cell cancer.
  • Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Kaposi Sarcoma
  • Kaposi sarcoma is a disease in which malignant lesions (cancer) can form in the skin, mucous membranes, lymph nodes, and other organs.
  • Tests that examine the skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract are used to diagnose Kaposi sarcoma.
  • After Kaposi sarcoma has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread to other parts of the body.
  • Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors)
  • Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors form in hormone-making cells (islet cells) of the pancreas.
  • Pancreatic NETs may or may not cause signs or symptoms.
  • There are different kinds of functional pancreatic NETs.
  • Having certain syndromes can increase the risk of pancreatic NETs.
  • Different types of pancreatic NETs have different signs and symptoms.
  • Lab tests and imaging tests are used to diagnose pancreatic NETs.
  • Other kinds of lab tests are used to check for the specific type of pancreatic NETs.
  • Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Adult Hodgkin lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system.
  • The two main types of Hodgkin lymphoma are classic and nodular lymphocyte-predominant.
  • Being in early or late adulthood, being male, past Epstein-Barr infection, and a family history of Hodgkin lymphoma can increase the risk of adult Hodgkin lymphoma.
  • Signs and symptoms of adult Hodgkin lymphoma include swollen lymph nodes, fever, drenching night sweats, weight loss, and fatigue.
  • Tests that examine the lymph system and other parts of the body are used to help diagnose and stage adult Hodgkin lymphoma.
  • Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
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