Cancer Medical Reference

What you need to know if your cancer goes into remission.

A sarcoma is a rare kind of cancer that grows in connective tissue -- cells that connect or support other kinds of tissue in your body. WebMD explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Will your health insurance cover your cancer treatments? WebMD discusses how health reform affects your cancer treatment needs.

Chemotherapy is a common cancer treatment. Learn more about how it works, what to expect during treatment, common side effects, and other FAQs.

WebMD looks at ways to help manage side effects of chemotherapy, such as nausea and vomiting.

WebMD explains the symptoms of different types of carcinomas, including basal cell, squamous cell, renal cell, and invasive ductal carcinomas, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), and adenocarcinoma.

Daily living solutions when you’re dealing with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).

Caring for someone with GIST can be challenging. What you can do to help your loved one.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer -- a type of head and neck cancer.

Learn more from WebMD about carcinoid syndrome, including its causes, symptoms, and treatments.

An overview of treatments for metastatic cancer in the bone, including how they work and possible side effects.

Learn more from WebMD about cancers that are most likely to metastasize to the bones, what happens when they do, and treatments for bone metastases.

WebMD discusses the uses of radioembolization treatment for cancer patients.

WebMD explains how the FISH test is used to diagnose cancer.

WebMD explains peritoneal cancer, including its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

WebMD discusses tumors and cancers that affect the bones and how they are treated.

WebMD explains the causes and treatment of nerve sheath tumors known as neurofibrosarcoma and schwannoma.

Get the facts about esophageal cancer, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Fatigue and skin problems are common side effects from radiation therapy for cancer. Learn about other possible effects and what you can do about them.

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors may or may not be cancer. Treatment for these rare tumors depends on what kind they are and how far they have spread.

WebMD explains types of biopsies and why they are performed.

If caught early, anal cancer is highly treatable - with high survival rates. Read more from WebMD about anal cancer, including symptoms and treatments.

Cancer often requires an entire team of doctors to treat it. Learn more from WebMD about the various types of cancer specialists you may need.

Learn more from WebMD about kidney cancer, including types, diagnosis, stages, treatment, and risk factors.

An overview of the diagnosis and treatment of stomach cancer from the experts at WebMD.

A Pancoast tumor is a type of lung cancer that forms at the very top of the lung. WebMD tells you more about causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.

It’s easiest to treat stomach cancer when it’s caught early. Find out the causes, symptoms, and treatments of gastric cancer.

Tens of thousands of Americans get oral cancer each year. Learn how to prevent it, what the symptoms and risk factors are, and how to catch it early.

Learn about liver cancer symptoms from the experts at WebMD.

Your dentist can help find oral cancer. Find out what you can watch for, what might increase your risk of oral cancer, and how you can prevent it.

Cancer pain is manageable. WebMD explains its causes and symptoms and how it is treated.

You can’t prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but there are some things you can do to get through it. Read these tips.

An alphabetical list of various types of cancer - from Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma to Xeroderma Pigmentosu.

Get basic information on liver cancer, including types and causes.

Learn more about liver cancer, including how it's diagnosed and treated.

An overview of the symptoms of stomach cancer from the experts at WebMD.

Simple measures can help you ease chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting. Learn what you can do to feel better and prevent dehydration.

Get the basics on cancer from the experts at WebMD.

WebMD's guide to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, including conventional and alternative treatments.

Get the facts about cancer signs and symptoms. Learn more about what your body could be telling you.

Cancer-related fatigue is a common part of the disease and its treatment. Learn more from WebMD about coping with this side effect.

A diagnosis of cancer can be overwhelming. WebMD has tips for coping and for making preparations to ensure your medical wishes are honored.

Learn more from WebMD about testicular cancer, including its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

A look at the symptoms of testicular cancer from the experts at WebMD.

Although you can’t always prevent stomach cancer, there are things you can do to lower your risk. Get started with these strategies today.