Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

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).

Rectal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the rectum.
Health history affects the risk of developing rectal cancer.
Signs of rectal cancer include a change in bowel habits or blood in the stool.
Tests that examine the rectum and colon are used to diagnose rectal cancer.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the prostate.
Signs of prostate cancer include a weak flow of urine or frequent urination.
Tests that examine the prostate and blood are used to diagnose prostate cancer.
A biopsy is done to diagnose prostate cancer and find out the grade of the cancer (Gleason score).
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

A pituitary tumor is a growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the pituitary gland.
The pituitary gland hormones control many other glands in the body.
Having certain genetic conditions increases the risk of developing a pituitary tumor.
Signs of a pituitary tumor include problems with vision and certain physical changes.
Imaging studies and tests that examine the blood and urine are used to diagnose a pituitary tumor.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Penile cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the penis.
Human papillomavirus infection may increase the risk of developing penile cancer.
Signs of penile cancer include sores, discharge, and bleeding.
Tests that examine the penis are used to diagnose penile cancer.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Parathyroid cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of a parathyroid gland.
Having certain inherited disorders can increase the risk of developing parathyroid cancer.
Signs and symptoms of parathyroid cancer include weakness, feeling tired, and a lump in the neck.
Tests that examine the neck and blood are used to diagnose parathyroid cancer.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.