Cancer Articles A-Z

Brain Cancer

A serious disease, brain cancer is characterized by cancerous cell growth in the skull. This selection from the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at cancer of the brain, including information on symptoms, grades, and treatment options.

Brain Cancer and Chemotherapy

As this eMedTV segment explains, chemotherapy is one of the treatment options for brain cancer. This article talks about what chemotherapy is, how it works to treat cancer, and what side effects you can expect with treatment.

Brain Cancer in Adults

Brain cancer in adults occurs when cancer cells begin to grow in the tissues of the brain. This section of the eMedTV library offers a thorough explanation of the condition, including grades, symptoms, and treatment methods.

Brain Cancer Prevention

Brain cancer prevention does not guarantee that someone will not get the disease, but it can decrease the risk. This section of the eMedTV website looks at avoiding risk factors as part of brain cancer prevention.

Brain Cancer Prognosis

Various factors affect a person's brain cancer prognosis (the probable course and outcome of the disease). This eMedTV page lists these factors (such as the cancer stage) and reminds that a brain cancer prognosis is a prediction, not an absolute.

Brain Cancer Questions

Compiling a list of brain cancer questions prior to meeting with a doctor can be beneficial in discovering more about your condition. This eMedTV page offers lists of possible brain cancer questions on diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and more.

Brain Cancer Radiation Treatment

Brain cancer radiation treatment (such as hyperfractionation) directs high-energy rays at tumor cells to destroy them. This section of the eMedTV website explains brain cancer radiation treatment methods in detail, including possible side effects.

Brain Cancer Research

This eMedTV segment discusses the current focus of brain cancer research. For example, research studies are exploring new treatment methods, schedules, and drug combinations. Clinical trials also play a role in learning more about brain cancer.

Brain Cancer Screening

If your doctor recommends brain cancer screening, this does not mean he or she thinks you have cancer. As this eMedTV article explains, brain cancer screening is used to test people for early stages of brain cancer before there are any symptoms.

Brain Cancer Statistics

According to brain cancer statistics from the American Cancer Society, 18,500 people would be diagnosed with brain cancer in 2005. This eMedTV webpage includes more brain cancer statistics on prevalence, survival rates, and more.

Brain Cancer Support

Brain cancer support groups can be a valuable resource for people living with the condition. This portion of the eMedTV library highlights the benefits of brain cancer support groups and offers tips for locating one in your area.

Brain Cancer Surgery

This eMedTV article explains the process by which brain cancer surgery is carried out. After brain cancer surgery, patients may feel tired, uncomfortable, or have changes in mood or personality; these tend to disappear over time.

Brain Cancer Survival

A brain cancer survival rate can only estimate what will happen to any given patient because it is based on large groups of people. This eMedTV article describes factors that affect brain cancer survival rate, such as type and location of tumor.

Brain Cancer Treatment

As this eMedTV segment explains, treating brain cancer may involve several steps, such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. This article discusses these treatment options in detail, including side effects and healthcare providers involved.

Brain Stem Glioma

Brain stem glioma (a tumor in the tissues of the brain stem) is the most common type of childhood cancer. This eMedTV resource discusses this medical condition in detail, with information on symptoms, treatment options, prognosis, and more.

Brain Stem Glioma Information

Brain Stem Glioma Treatment

Cerebrospinal fluid diversion, surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy are all used in brain stem glioma treatment. This eMedTV article provides information on these methods, as well as on factors that affect brain stem glioma treatment.

Brain Stem Glioma Treatment by Type

This eMedTV article offers an in-depth explanation of brain stem glioma treatment by type. Methods used in brain stem glioma treatment by type include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, or a combination of these.

Brain Tumor Diagnosis

This eMedTV page explains the procedure doctors use when making a brain tumor diagnosis. For example, a physical exam, questions about the patient's medical history, and tests such as a CT scan are often used to make a brain tumor diagnosis.

Brain Tumor Early Symptoms

This eMedTV page looks at possible signs of a brain tumor. Early symptoms may be vague, and can include headaches. Because these are common, it should not be concluded it's a brain tumor; early symptoms like these are also common in other conditions.

Brain Tumor Information

Brain Tumor Symptoms

Symptoms of a brain tumor typically occur when the tumor presses on a nerve or damages a certain area of the brain. This page from the eMedTV Web site provides an in-depth explanation of brain tumor symptoms, such as headaches, visual changes, and nausea.

Brain Tumor Symptons

Brain tumor symptoms, such as dizziness and memory problems, may be caused by a tumor pressing on a nerve. This eMedTV segment examines possible brain tumor symptoms in detail. Brain tumor symptons is a common misspelling of brain tumor symptoms.

Brain Tumor Symtoms

Common brain tumor symptoms include dizziness, headaches, and problems with memory. This page of the eMedTV website explains possible brain tumor symptoms in more detail. Brain tumor symtoms is a common misspelling of brain tumor symptoms.

Brain Tumor Treatments

Brain Tumors in Children

Brain tumors don't just occur in adults; children can have them, too. This eMedTV article discusses children and brain tumors in more detail, including types and grades, symptoms, and treatment options.

Brain Tumour Symptoms

The size and location of a tumor affect whether a person experiences brain tumor symptoms. This eMedTV article lists possible symptoms, such as headaches and nausea. Brain tumour symptoms is a common alternate spelling of brain tumor symptoms.

Can I Take Zofran If Pregnant?

Many women may wonder, "Can I take Zofran during pregnancy?" As this article from the eMedTV Web site explains, Zofran is generally considered safe for pregnant women (based on the results of animal studies).

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Cancer of the Liver

Cancer of the Pancreas

Cancer of the Stomach

Cancer of the Uterus

Cause of Hodgkin's Disease

The exact cause of Hodgkin's disease is not yet known. However, as explained in this eMedTV segment, risk factors for the cancer include being male, having a family history of Hodgkin's disease, and being infected with the Epstein-Barr virus.

Cause of Kidney Cancer

The exact cause of kidney cancer is not known. However, as this eMedTV resource explains, research has shown that people with certain risk factors (such as smoking or being obese) are more likely than others to develop kidney cancer.

Cause of Liver Cancer

The cause of liver cancer is not yet known. However, as this eMedTV article explains, researchers have identified certain risk factors that may increase a person's chances of developing liver cancer (such as having a chronic liver infection).

Cause of Thyroid Cancer

The exact cause of thyroid cancer remains unknown; however, as explained in this eMedTV segment, researchers have identified certain factors (such as exposure to high levels of radiation) that increase a person's chances of developing the disease.

Cause of Uterine Cancer

Researchers have not yet found the cause of uterine cancer. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses risk factors that increase a woman's chances of developing this disease, such as being over age 50, taking tamoxifen, and being obese.

Causes of Brain Cancer

As this eMedTV article explains, the causes of brain cancer are unknown. However, exposure to certain chemicals may increase a person's chances of developing it. This Web page takes a closer look at the risk factors for brain cancer.

Causes of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Exposure to radiation or chemotherapy is a possible cause of childhood lymphoblastic leukemia. This page of the eMedTV site describes these and other causes of the condition, including being Caucasian or Hispanic and having certain genetic conditions.

Causes of Testicular Cancer

As explained in this eMedTV article, the exact causes of testicular cancer are unknown; however, scientists have identified certain risk factors (such as having an undescended testicle) that increase a man's chances of developing testicular cancer.

Chemotherapy and Anemia

Anemia can occur during chemotherapy because the bone marrow's ability to make red blood cells is reduced. This eMedTV page further explores chemotherapy and anemia, explaining how anemia is diagnosed and offering tips on dealing with the condition.

Chemotherapy and Fatigue

Fatigue is one of the most commonly reported symptoms in cancer patients. This page from the eMedTV library explains what can cause this and offers some suggestions on what to do if you are experiencing fatigue with chemotherapy.

Chemotherapy and Hair Loss

Many people on chemotherapy will experience hair loss as a side effect. This part of the eMedTV archives explores chemotherapy and hair loss in more detail, explaining why hair loss occurs and providing some suggestions on how to deal with hair loss.

Chemotherapy and Infections

You may be more susceptible to infections while undergoing chemotherapy treatment. This eMedTV article examines chemotherapy and infections in more detail, and explains some medications and tips that can help prevent infections during chemotherapy.