Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the chest or abdomen.
Being exposed to asbestos can affect the risk of malignant mesothelioma.
Signs and symptoms of malignant mesothelioma include shortness of breath and pain under the rib cage.
Tests that examine the inside of the chest and abdomen are used to diagnose malignant mesothelioma.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Osteosarcoma and undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS) of bone are diseases in which malignant (cancer) cells form in bone.
Having past treatment with chemotherapy or radiation can increase the risk of osteosarcoma.
Signs and symptoms of osteosarcoma and UPS include swelling over a bone or a bony part of the body and joint pain.
Imaging tests are used to detect (find) osteosarcoma and UPS.
A biopsy is done to diagnose osteosarcoma.
Certain factors may affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

Non-small cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung.
There are several types of non-small cell lung cancer.
Smoking is the major risk factor for non-small cell lung cancer.
Signs of non-small cell lung cancer include a cough that doesn't go away and shortness of breath.
Tests that examine the lungs are used to diagnose and stage non-small cell lung cancer.
If lung cancer is suspected, a biopsy is done.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
For most patients with non-small cell lung cancer, current treatments do not cure the cancer.

Small cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung.
There are two main types of small cell lung cancer.
Smoking is the major risk factor for small cell lung cancer.
Signs and symptoms of small cell lung cancer include coughing and shortness of breath.
Tests and procedures that examine the lungs are used to diagnose and stage small cell lung cancer.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
For most patients with small cell lung cancer, current treatments do not cure the cancer.

Adult primary liver cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the liver.
There are two types of adult primary liver cancer.
Having hepatitis or cirrhosis can affect the risk of adult primary liver cancer.
Signs and symptoms of adult primary liver cancer include a lump or pain on the right side.
Tests that examine the liver and the blood are used to diagnose adult primary liver cancer.
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

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 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).

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.

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 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.