Diagnosis and Treatment

Q: What are the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer?                   Jaundice - Jaundice is a yellowing of the eyes and skin. ...

Most ovarian cancers do not cause symptoms. If you have any or if your doctor found a mass during a routine pelvic exam, he or she is likely to ask ...

If you’re having symptoms that might be caused by cancer in the uterus, your doctor will want to check further. Your doctor is likely to ask you questions about these ...

If you’re having symptoms that are like those of cervical cancer, your doctor will want to know why. Your doctor will ask some questions regarding the following: Medical history Smoking ...

If you’re having symptoms of breast cancer or have something suspicious that has shown up on a previous test, your doctor will want to follow up. Your doctor is likely ...

If you’re a woman, there is a one in eight chance that at some point in your life you will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Also according to the American ...

Q: What do I do if I think I have stomach cancer? A: If there is any reason to suspect stomach cancer, your doctor will ask you questions about risk ...

Having a clear understanding of your diagnosis is your starting point. (As you move through the diagnostic process -- from detection of your cancer to, perhaps, surgery -- you'll learn ...

The following are some of the common types of gynecological surgery: Hysterectomy - A hysterectomy is when the uterus and the cervix (the cervix is the bottom portion of the ...

Sexuality Questions How will my cancer and its treatment affect my desire for sex and my sexual function? How long will these changes last? What can I do about them? ...

A colonoscopy is a diagnostic examination that allows a doctor to look inside the entire colon and rectum. It is used to determine the cause of colorectal problems. It is ...

The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a diagnostic examination used to detect blood in the feces (stool). Blood in the stool may be a sign of colorectal cancer or ...