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Glossary - Cancer Center

Glossary of terms relating to cancer

About Breast Cancer in Men

Breast cancer in men is rare—less than 1 percent of all breast carcinomas occur in men.

Prostate Cancer

In the past 30 years, the five-year survival rate for all stages of prostate cancer combined has increased from 73 percent to nearly 100 percent.

Colorectal Cancer

Most people who have colorectal cancer are older than 50. This type of cancer is also associated with a diet high in fat and calories and low in fiber.

General Information About Breast Cancer

Ductal carcinoma, lobular carcinoma, and Paget's disease are several types of breast cancer.

Oral Cancer

Ninety percent of oral cancer cases are caused by tobacco use. Oral cancer can affect the lips, teeth, gums, and lining of the mouth.

Breast Cancer in Men

Detailed information on breast cancer in males, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer develops from abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix that spread deeper or to other tissues or organs. This type of cancer occurs most often in women older than 40.

Bladder Cancer

Detailed information on bladder cancer, including symptoms, types, causes, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment

Other Treatments for Breast Cancer

Other treatments for breast cancer include hormone therapy, used to prevent the growth, spread, and recurrence of the cancer, adjuvant therapy, and biological therapy.

Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer

Detailed information on the risk factors for prostate cancer

Panel Withdraws Support of Prostate Cancer Test

< May. 23, 2012 > -- A blood test that screens for prostate cancer got the cold shoulder this week from a national advisory panel.

The Genetics of Prostate Cancer

The majority of cases of prostate cancer are sporadic, which means that one person in the family developed prostate cancer by chance at a typical age for this cancer. In these cases, other male relatives have little to no increased risk of developing prostate cancer.

Lung Cancer

Detailed information on lung cancer, lung cancer symptom, lung cancer treatment, lung cancer sign, lung cancer medication, malignant lung tumor, lung cancer cause, benign lung tumor, lung cancer risk factor, lung cancer prevention

Features of Inherited Cancers

A family medical history helps determine whether relatives have an increased chance of developing specific types of cancer, how great the risk of cancer might be, and whether genetic testing might be useful.

Radiation Treatment in Childhood Boosts Breast Cancer Risk

Girls who get radiation therapy to the chest to treat cancer are at higher risk for breast cancer by the time they turn 50, a new study says.

Prostate Cancer Index

Detailed information on prostate cancer, including statistics, anatomy of the prostate, risk factors, genetics, diagnosis, staging, grading, symptoms, surgery, radiation treatment, hormone treatment, chemotherapy, angiogenesis, coping, and clinical trials

Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer can develop in one of three types—the first, on the surface of the ovary; the second, in the cells that form the eggs; the third, in the cells that produce female hormones.

Overview of Cancer

Detailed information on cancer, including primary and metastatic cancers, and benign and malignant tumors

Statistics About Prostate Cancer

Cancer Overview

Cancer cells don't function properly, and they can spread to many areas of the body. Tumors are clusters of cells that are capable of growing and dividing uncontrollably; their growth is not regulated.

Cancer Rehabilitation

Detailed information on cancer rehabilitation, including members of the rehabilitation team

About Cancer

Detailed information on cancer in children, including causes, diagnosis, treatment, and coping

Calcium and Vitamin D Risky for Prostate Cancer

Even though men using hormone treatment for prostate cancer are at risk for osteoporosis, taking calcium and vitamin D supplements may boost their risk for heart disease and aggressive prostate cancer.

Breast Cancer Statistics

Breast cancer ranks second among cancer deaths in women after lung cancer.

Do Larger Infants Raise Breast Cancer Risk?

Women who give birth to large infants may be 2.5 times more likely to develop breast cancer than women who give birth to the smallest babies.

Moving Toward a Blood Test for Breast Cancer

Researchers are looking closer at a blood test that assesses changes in a certain gene's DNA. The test may one day be able to predict who's at risk for breast cancer years before it develops.

Hormone Therapy For Cancer Treatment

With some cancers, patients are given hormone therapy as soon as cancer is diagnosed, before any other treatment. It may shrink a tumor, or it may halt the advance of the disease. In some cancers, such as prostate cancer, hormone therapy helps ease the painful and distressing symptoms of advanced disease.

Pancreatic Cancer

Detailed information on pancreatic cancer, including types of benign tumors in the pancreas, malignant pancreatic cancers, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment

Kidney Cancer

Detailed information on renal cell cancer, the most common type of kidney cancer, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment

Topic Index - Skin Cancer

Detailed information on skin cancer, including anatomy of the skin, skin cancer facts, skin cancer causes, skin cancer types, cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, actinic keratosis, skin cancer treatment, sun-damaged skin, skin cancer prevention, sunscreen, and skin self examination

Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Treatment

Your oncologist will determine how long and how often you will have chemotherapy treatments. Chemotherapy can be administered intravenously or by pill, and is usually a combination of drugs.

Endometrial Cancer

Cancer of the endometrium is a disease in which cancerous cells are found in the lining of the uterus. It is highly curable when found early.

Grading of Prostate Cancer

The cancer grading system is based on a number range. The lower the number, the lower the grade, and the slower the cancer is growing.

Esophageal Cancer

Detailed information on esophageal cancer, including symptoms, stages, types, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment

Oral Cancer and Tobacco

All tobacco products, from cigarettes to snuff, contain toxins, carcinogens, and nicotine, an addictive substance.

Vulvar Cancer

Nearly 90 percent of vulvar cancers are squamous cell carcinomas. Melanoma is the second most common type of vulvar cancer.

Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer is one of the most curable forms of cancer, but the symptoms may resemble other conditions or medical problems.

Stages of Breast Cancer

When breast cancer is diagnosed, your doctor will order tests to find out if the cancer has spread from the breast to other parts of the body. This is called staging and is an important step toward planning a treatment program.

Merkel Cell Cancer

Detailed information on merkel cell cancer, including diagnosis and treatment

Treatment for Skin Cancer

Detailed information on the most common treatments for skin cancer, including surgery, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, electrochemotherapy, biological therapy, and photodynamic therapy

Breast Cancer Overview

Skin Cancer

Detailed information on skin cancer, including causes, risk factors, prevention, types, and how to perform a skin self-examination

Grading and Staging of Cancer

Grading and staging cancer helps determine the best treatment.

Preparing a Patient For Cancer Treatment

The first step in preparing for your cancer treatment is to find an oncologist and treatment center. Ask your general or primary care physician for a referral or contact government and professional medical organizations, such as your state's health department, the National Cancer Institute, or the American Medical Association, for information on cancer specialists and treatment centers in your area.

Breast Cancer May Be More Deadly for Some Women

Breast cancer doesn't discriminate. Women of all ages, races, and ethnicities - men, too - can develop it. For some women, though - in particular, African-Americans - breast cancer can be more deadly. Many factors play a role in this disparity. Fortunately, by being proactive about breast health, women can help protect themselves from this disease.

Younger Women Need to Be Vigilant About Breast Cancer

As you grow older, your chance of developing breast cancer increases. In fact, two-thirds of cases occur in women ages 55 and older. Still, younger women can develop the disease. And a recent study found that more of them-particularly those younger than 40-are being diagnosed with breast cancer that has spread throughout the body.

Uterine Cancer

Cancer of the uterus usually occurs around the time menopause begins. The occasional reappearance of bleeding should not be considered simply part of menopause, but should be checked by a doctor.

Vaginal Cancer

Cancer of the vagina is rare. Certain factors thought to raise the risk for this type of cancer include advancing age, history of cervical cancer, and infection with the human papillomavirus.

Surgery For Cancer Treatment

One type of surgery for cancer is curative. This procedure removes the cancerous tumor or growth from the body. Surgeons use curative surgery when the cancerous tumor is in one specific area of the body. This type of treatment is often considered the primary treatment, but other types of cancer treatments, such as radiation, may be used before or after the surgery.

Coffee Brews Up Skin Cancer Protection

< Jul. 04, 2012 > -- Keep slathering on the sunscreen this summer, but have a glass of iced coffee handy, as well. A new study says that caffeine may lower your risk for a certain type of skin cancer.

General Information About Cancer: Overview

Detailed information on cancer, including cancer diagnosis, cancer staging, cancer grading, cancer treatment, cancer surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, biological therapy, and cancer clinical trials

Gynecological Cancers

Detailed information on the most common types of gynecological cancers, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment

Biliary Cirrhosis/Bile Duct Cancer

Detailed information on biliary cirrhosis and bile duct cancer, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Statins May Lower Cancer Risk, Too

If you have high cholesterol, chances are your doctor has prescribed you a type of medication called a statin. By lowering cholesterol, these pills help prevent heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. Some research suggests statins may also play a surprising role in preventing another major health condition. They may lower your risk for cancer.

Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

Early prostate cancer usually has no specific signs or symptoms—that's why prostate cancer screening is so important.

Cancer Risk Higher with Mental Illness

People who have schizophrenia or bipolar disorder appear to have more than a two-fold higher risk for cancer.

Causes of Cancer

There is no one single cause for cancer. Scientists believe that it is the interaction of many factors--genetic, environmental, or constitutional characteristics of the individual.

Genetic Services for Cancer Diagnosis: When, Where, How

If you have a family history of multiple cases of the same or related types of cancer, you may need genetic counseling. Generally, you can find genetic counseling and other genetic services at large hospitals or medical centers.

Diagnostic and Evaluation Procedures for Prostate Cancer

Your doctor may evaluate possible prostate problems with an annual physical and a digital rectal exam or a test for prostate-specific antigen.

Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer

The goal of hormone therapy is to lower the level of male hormones in the body, particularly testosterone.

Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

Factors that appear to raise a woman's risk for breast cancer include advancing age, family history, benign breast conditions, and a late menopause.

Glossary - Skin Cancer

Glossary of terms relating to skin cancer

Laryngeal Cancer (Cancer of the Larynx)

Detailed information on laryngeal cancer (cancer of the larynx), including symptoms, cause, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment

Treatment for Cancer

The specific treatment for your child's cancer will be determined by your child's doctor, based on a variety of factors, including the type of cancer and the extent of the disease.

PTSD Not Uncommon After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

A traumatic event, such as a natural disaster or a severe car accident, can trigger feelings of anxiety and distress-maybe even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). So, too, can a breast cancer diagnosis. Recent research shows that approximately 25 percent of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer may suffer from PTSD. Learning good coping strategies can help you deal with such life-altering news.

Breast Cancer Risk Factors Clinical Wizard  (wizard)

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. Experts don’t know the exact causes of breast cancer, but research has shown that certain factors increase a woman's chances of getting this disease. Although some women are at higher risk, the fact is, all women are at risk for breast cancer. Learn more by participating in our Breast Cancer Risk Factors Multimedia Interactive Program.

Canceres Ginecológicos

For Family Members Coping with Prostate Cancer

What can you do to help the man in your life with prostate cancer? Keep the lines of communication open.

Genetics of Ovarian Cancer

Detailed information on the genetics of ovarian cancer, including hereditary breast ovarian cancer syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, ovarian cancer and hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer, and basal cell nevus syndrome (Gorlin syndrome)

Skin Cancer in Children

Detailed information on skin cancer, including causes, types, risk factors, and prevention

Treatment Protocols for Cancer: Overview

The conventional, primary methods of treating cancer are surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy/biological therapy. Your doctor will determine which treatment or treatments are best for you.

Cancer Treatment Team

Your cancer treatment may involve several types of health care professionals who, with you, form the "cancer care team."

Laboratory Tests for Cancer

Lab tests are used in cancer diagnosis to look for tumor markers. These are substances either released by cancer cells into the blood or urine or substances created by the body in response to cancer cells.

Stomach Cancer

Detailed information on stomach cancer, including symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment

Before Undergoing Genetic Testing for Cancer

Testing methods vary from laboratory to laboratory and may affect the likelihood that the lab will identify a mutation in the gene if one is present. Different laboratory studies have the ability to detect different types of mutations. Accuracy will vary, depending upon the type of genetic testing method performed.

Coping with a Diagnosis of Cancer in Children

A cancer diagnosis is shocking and overwhelming. But prognosis of childhood cancer continues to improve, and the chance of being cured continues to increase.

Ovarian Cancer as Part of Lynch Syndrome

A woman with this type of hereditary colon cancer is at increased risk for ovarian cancer.

Fighting Breast Cancer: The Latest Treatment Techniques

Women diagnosed with breast cancer today have more treatment options available to them than ever before. And scientists continue to make advancements. Coupled with better screening tests that help with diagnosis, newer treatments have helped to reduce the risk of dying from this disease over the last 30-plus years. Below are some of the latest ways doctors are bringing the fight to breast cancer.

Herbal Remedies For Prostate Cancer

Talk with your health care provider before using any type of dietary or herbal supplements in the treatment or prevention of prostate cancer.

Hereditary Breast Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (BRCA1/BRCA2)

A woman with this syndrome may develop breast cancer before age 50 and is at higher risk for developing cancer in both breasts or in both the breasts and ovaries.

Laser Therapy For Cancer Treatment

Laser therapy can be used to cut a very tiny area to remove very small cancers without damaging surrounding tissue. Lasers also are used to apply heat to tumors in order to shrink them and are sometimes used with drugs that are activated by laser light to kill cancer cells.

Prostate Cancer in African-American Men

African-American men may have the highest rate of prostate cancer incidence in the world, according to the National Cancer Institute.

Home Page - Skin Cancer

Detailed information on skin cancer, including anatomy of the skin, skin cancer facts, skin cancer causes, skin cancer types, cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, actinic keratosis, skin cancer treatment, sun-damaged skin, skin cancer prevention, sunscreen, and ski

Treatment for Skin Cancer in Children

Detailed information on treatment for skin cancer

Staging of Prostate Cancer

When prostate cancer is diagnosed, tests are performed to determine how much cancer is present, and if the cancer has spread from the prostate to other parts of the body.

Surgery for Breast Cancer Treatment

Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible is the primary treatment for breast cancer. Today, women have many surgical options and choices.

Nutritional Requirements for a Child With Cancer

Good nutrition is vital for children being treated for cancer, yet these young patients often have poor appetites.

Strong Social Ties May Help Women Survive Cancer

Learning you have breast cancer can be overwhelming. Many women face hard decisions about their care. A new study indicates that having a strong social network may help women better cope with a breast cancer diagnosis. In particular, it may boost their odds of survival.

Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment

Radiation therapy is a process that precisely sends high levels of radiation directly to the cancer cells. Radiation done after surgery can kill cancer cells that may not be seen during surgery.

Other Colorectal Cancer Syndromes

Several rare syndromes raise the risk for colorectal cancer. These disorders include Turcot syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, juvenile polyposis coli, and MYH-associated polyposis.

Yoga as Alternative Therapy for Cancer

Yoga means "union"—a union of the mind, body, and spirit—and uses slow movement, precise posture, meditation, and breathing exercises to reach a state of relaxation.

About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute

Clinical trials are studies, managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses, to develop, produce, and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases.

Fried Meat May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk

How a man cooks his dinner may affect his risk for prostate cancer. Pan-frying red meat at high temperatures creates cancer-causing chemicals, something that doesn't happen when meat is broiled or grilled.

The Genetics of Lung Cancer

Ninety percent of lung cancers are caused by smoking, but not everyone who smokes will develop lung cancer. Researchers believe that normal genetic variations, known as polymorphisms, may make some people more likely to develop lung cancer if they smoke.

Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT)

BCPT was a clinical trial that studied tamoxifen as a prevention therapy for those at high risk for breast cancer. Data showed the results of tamoxifen treatment to be "highly significant," with a 49 percent reduction in the number of invasive breast cancers seen across all age groups.

Chemotherapy for Prostate Cancer

Chemotherapy may be used when the cancer has spread outside of the prostate gland, or it may be used in combination with other therapies.

Clinical Trials for Prostate Cancer

Several clinical trials to evaluate prostate cancer have been completed or are currently underway.

Cancer and Pain Management

Oncology clinics usually offer several pain management options for any procedure that may be painful, such as a bone marrow aspiration or lumbar puncture.

Coping with Prostate Cancer

Detailed information for family members coping with prostate cancer, including how to help the man in your life cope with a diagnosis of prostate cancer

Genetics of Breast Cancer

Detailed information on the genetics of breast cancer, including information on hereditary breast ovarian cancer syndrome, brca1, brca2, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, Cowden syndrome, and ataxia telangiectasia

HPV Test Better Predictor for Long-Term Cancer Risk

< Aug. 01, 2012 > -- The human papillomavirus (HPV) test may be better at helping women know their long-term risk for cervical cancer than the more traditional Pap test - but both tests are still important, new research says.

Surgery for Prostate Cancer

Long-term, serious side effects of prostate surgery are somewhat less common now than in the past, as new surgical methods continue to be introduced.

Types of Skin Cancer

Detailed information on the most common types of skin cancer

Facts About Skin Cancer

Statistics relating to skin cancer

Online Resources - Skin Cancer

List of online resources to find additional information on skin cancer

Patient Service Helps Spot Cancer Early

Early diagnosis is crucial in fighting breast cancer. It often leads to faster treatment and a better chance of survival. That's where a service called "patient navigation" may fit in. A recent study shows this service may shorten the time to diagnosis.

DNA Testing For Cancer Genetic Susceptibility Genes

The American Society of Clinical Oncology recommends that genetic testing for cancer be offered when families have a well-defined inherited cancer where the test result will affect medical care.

Phytochemicals, Antioxidants, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Cancer Prevention

Eating lots of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, whole grains and cereals, and beans containing phytochemicals may decrease the risk of developing cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment

Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer therapy

Coping with the Diagnosis of Cancer

Learn as much as possible about your disease. Arm yourself with information in order to lessen frustration. Don't hesitate to ask questions about your disease. Consider keeping a notebook with all of the medical records and information about your diagnosis.

How Genes Cause Cancer

Genes that have alterations, or mutations, can cause cells to become cancerous. Some mutations are inherited and others are "acquired," occurring by chance over time.

Diagnosing Cancer

Many tests are necessary to determine whether a child has cancer, or if another condition is mimicking the symptoms of cancer.

Folic Acid Supplements Don’t Affect Your Risk for Cancer

< Jan. 30, 2013 > -- Many of us get enough folic acid - a type of B vitamin - from the foods we eat. But some people may need to take a folic acid supplement. There has been some concern that such supplements may increase a person's risk for cancer. But the findings from a new research review found no such cancer connection.

Cancer Diagnostic Imaging

Imaging—X-rays, CT scans, MRIs—is a process that produces pictures of body structures and organs. It is used to detect tumors and other abnormalities, to determine the extent of disease, and to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.

Cancer Treatment: Overview

Detailed information on the most common types of cancer treatment, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, biological therapy, and cancer clinical trials

Causes of Skin Cancer

Detailed information on causes and risk factors for skin cancer, including heredity and environment

Nutrition and Cancer - Nutritional Management of Diarrhea

These are good food choices when you have diarrhea: yogurt and cottage cheese; rice, noodles, and potatoes; eggs; white bread; smooth peanut butter; and skinned chicken or turkey, lean beef, and fish.

Other Causes and Risk Factors For Skin Cancer

Detailed information on causes and risk factors for skin cancer, including heredity and environment

Podcast: Calcium and Vitamin D Risky for Prostate Cancer  (podcast)

Even though men using hormone treatment for prostate cancer are at risk for osteoporosis, taking supplements may boost their risk for heart disease and aggressive prostate cancer.

Podcast: Cancer Risk Higher with Mental Illness  (podcast)

People who have schizophrenia or bipolar disorder appear to have more than a two-fold higher risk for cancer.

Podcast: Radiation Treatment in Childhood Boosts Breast Cancer Risk  (podcast)

Girls who get radiation therapy to the chest to treat cancer are at higher risk for breast cancer by the time they turn 50, a new study says.

Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Early breast cancer usually does not cause pain and may cause no symptoms at all.

Diagnostic Procedures for Breast Cancer

It is important to remember that a lump or other changes in the breast, or an abnormal area on a mammogram, may be caused by cancer or by other, less serious problems.

Nutritional Management of Chewing and Swallowing Difficulties During Cancer Treatment

If you have mouth problems, eat soft, soothing foods (at cold or room temperature), and puree cooked foods in the blender to make them smoother and easier to eat.

Dietary and Herbal Supplements for Cancer

No dietary changes have been found to cure cancer, but good nutrition is an essential part of your treatment plan. Talk with your doctor or a registered dietitian before trying any dietary supplements.

Physical Exercise for Cancer

Exercise is an effective activity for many people with cancer. Scientists are still learning about how physical activity helps cancer patients and what impact it has on the immune system.

General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment

You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals instead of three large ones. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals.

Nutrition Before Cancer Treatment Begins

The main goal during treatment is to try to keep your weight constant. In order to minimize weight changes, heal properly, and maintain the energy to cope with all the new challenges treatment may bring, you should try to eat a wide variety of high-calorie and high-protein foods.

Sleeping Pills Tied to Higher Risk for Death, Cancer

< Feb. 29, 2012 > -- Many people have occasional problems getting to sleep, but if you routinely take sleeping pills, you may be at higher risk for premature death or certain types of cancer.

Virtual Colonoscopy for Cancer Screening

Diagnostic Procedures for Cancer: Overview

Detailed information on the most common diagnostic procedures for cancer

Prostate Cancer Overview

Distraction as Alternative Therapy for Cancer

Distraction does not cure cancer, but it helps push patients’ minds away from unpleasant thoughts, procedures, and pain.

Nutritional Management of Loss of Appetite During Cancer Treatment

Nausea, vomiting, or changes in food’s taste or smell all may contribute to a person's losing his or her appetite. Sometimes, the cancer treatment itself will make you feel like not eating.

Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC)

This rare type of thyroid cancer has several forms, depending on the mutations that cause it. Most cases of medullary thyroid cancer, though, are sporadic—they occur without any family history of thyroid cancer.

Podcast: Do Larger Infants Raise Breast Cancer Risk?  (podcast)

Women who give birth to large infants may be 2.5 times more likely to develop breast cancer than women who give birth to the smallest babies.

Podcast: Moving Toward a Blood Test for Breast Cancer  (podcast)

Researchers are looking closer at a blood test that assesses a certain gene's DNA. The test may one day be able to predict who’s at risk for breast cancer years before it develops.

Queratosis Actínica (Una Condición Precancerosa)

Treatments for Breast Cancer

Detailed information on breast cancer treatment, including surgery, breast reconstruction, lymphedema, breast prosthesis, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, Tamoxifen, and Taxol

Treatments for Prostate Cancer

Detailed information on the most common treatment for prostate cancer

Biofeedback for Cancer

Biofeedback is a technique used to train your mind to control the way your body works. It does not appear to affect cancer cells, but it has helped patients reduce severity and occurrence of headaches and chronic pain.

Endoscopic Examination for Cancer

An endoscope is a small, flexible tube with a light and a lens on the end used to look into the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, colon, or rectum. It can also be used to take tissue from the body for testing or to take color photographs of the inside of the body.

Hyperthermia For Cancer Treatment

Heat therapy may help shrink tumors by damaging cells or depriving them of the substances they need to live. Research studies are underway to determine the use and effectiveness of hyperthermia in cancer treatment.

Nutrition and Cancer: Clear Liquids and Full Liquids

Clear liquids are helpful for many of the side effects of cancer. Generally speaking, clear liquids are liquids that are easy to see through and to pour. Full liquids have more calories, protein, and nutrients, and are easy to pour or can be sucked through a straw.

Nutritional Management of Constipation During Cancer Treatment

Check with your doctor to see if you can increase the fiber in your diet. If you can, try foods like whole-grain breads and cereals, dried fruits, wheat bran, and wheat germ; fresh fruits and vegetables; and dried beans and peas.

Nutritional Management of Taste Alterations During Cancer Treatment

Try these ideas: Serve food chilled rather than hot. Try tart foods, such as oranges or lemonade, which may have more taste. A tart lemon custard might taste good and will also provide needed protein and calories.

Podcast: Breast Cancer May Be More Deadly for Some Women  (podcast)

Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate. Women of all ages, races, and ethnicities – men, too – can develop it. For some women, though – in particular, African-Americans – breast cancer can be more deadly. Many factors play a role in this disparity.

Podcast: Fighting Breast Cancer: The Latest Treatment Techniques  (podcast)

Women diagnosed with breast cancer today have more treatment options available to them than ever before. And scientists continue to make advancements.

Podcast: Fried Meat May Boost Prostate Cancer Risk  (podcast)

How a man cooks his dinner may affect his risk for prostate cancer. Pan-frying red meat at high temperatures creates cancer-causing chemicals, something that doesn’t happen when meat is broiled or grilled.

Podcast: Strong Social Ties May Help Women Survive Cancer  (podcast)

Learning you have breast cancer can be overwhelming. Many women face hard decisions about their care. A new study indicates that having a strong social network may help women better cope with a breast cancer diagnosis.

The Genetics of Skin Cancer

Up to half of all Americans 65 and older will have at least one bout of skin cancer. The most common types of skin cancer in the United States are basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. These are generally the result of sun exposure.

Nutritional Management of Nausea/Vomiting During Cancer Treatment

If you have nausea and vomiting, choose foods that are easy to chew, swallow, and digest, such as toast, crackers, and pretzels; yogurt; sherbet; skinned chicken; ice chips; and carbonated drinks.

Podcast: PSTD Not Uncommon After Breast Cancer Diagnosis  (podcast)

A traumatic event, such as a natural disaster or a severe car accident, can trigger feelings of anxiety and distress—maybe even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). So, too, can a breast cancer diagnosis. Recent research shows that approximately 25

Podcast: Younger Women Need to Be Vigilant About Breast Cancer  (podcast)

As you grow older, your chance of developing breast cancer increases. In fact, two-thirds of cases occur in women ages 55 and older. Still, younger women can develop the disease.

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support For Adults with Cancer

Enteral nutrition is nutrition given through tube feedings, as a supplement or as the sole source of nutrients. Parenteral nutrition is a special mixture of glucose, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals given through an IV.

Exercise for Cancer Prevention

Detailed information on the health benefits of exercise, including how to calculate your target heart rate zone and basic exercise guidelines

Podcast: Patient Service Helps Spot Cancer Early  (podcast)

Early diagnosis is crucial in fighting breast cancer. It often leads to faster treatment and a better chance of survival. That’s where a service called "patient navigation" may fit in. A recent study shows this service may shorten the time to diagnos

Actinic Keratosis (A Precancerous Condition)

Detailed information on actinic keratosis, including causes and treatment

Preventing Skin Cancer

Detailed information on skin cancer prevention

Bone Cancers in Children

Detailed information on bone cancer in children, including Ewing sarcoma and osteogenic sarcoma

Alternative Therapy for Cancer

Alternative therapy is a nonconventional approach to healing. it may be used instead of standard treatment or in combination with standard medicine.

Other Types of Skin Cancer: Kaposi's Sarcoma

Detailed information on Kaposi's sarcoma

Nutrition and Cancer: High-Protein Foods

Hypermetabolism can occur with some cancers. This condition affects how the body uses proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, and you may need to increase your calorie and protein intake. Discuss this with your doctor or registered dietitian.

Nutrition and Cancer: High-Calorie Snacks

To boost your calories, add butter or margarine to puddings, casseroles, sandwiches, vegetables, cooked cereal, breads, and pasta. Add wheat germ to hot cereals, meat dishes, cookie batter, and casseroles.

Podcast: Statins May Lower Cancer Risk, Too  (podcast)

If you have high cholesterol, chances are your doctor has prescribed you a type of medication called a statin. By lowering cholesterol, these pills help prevent heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S.

Physical Needs of the Person With Terminal Cancer

Detailed information on the physical needs of the person with terminal cancer, including nutritional needs, elimination and respiratory changes, and pain management

Coping with Terminal Cancer

Sometimes, cancer cannot be cured. When that is the case, patients and families are faced with complex emotions and a variety of end of life issues.

Nutrition and Cancer: Recipes For High-Calorie Drinks

Try these nutritious, high-calories beverages: chocolate-peanut butter shake, strawberry crush, peaches and cream, grape slush, and an old-fashioned milk shake.

Supportive (Palliative) Care for People with Cancer

Palliative care can be provided in the hospital, at home, or in a setting specializing in such care. The duration may be long-term over several years, or short-term, lasting days or weeks. Palliative care may include chemotherapy or radiation for pain control.

Glossary - Oncology

Glossary of terms relating to cancer in children

CA 27-29

This blood test is used to monitor breast cancer and to find out whether it might recur. It is not a screening test.

Topic Index - Prostate Health

Detailed information on prostate health, including prostate conditions, prostate cancer, anatomy of the prostate, prostatism, prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, impotence, and urinary incontinence

Home Page - Breast Health

Detailed information on breast health, anatomy of the breast, breast development, breast cancer prevention, common breast conditions, and breast cancer in males and females

PSA Test May Help Some Men

An expert panel says that men with a life expectancy of more than 10 years should talk with their doctor about getting a PSA test for prostate cancer. This recommendation comes in response to a federal group's recent advice against PSA screening.

Carcinoembryonic Antigen

This test measures a protein called carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in your blood. This protein is present on some types of cancer cells.

About Tamoxifen

Tamoxifen has been used to treat both advanced and early stage breast cancer. More recently, tamoxifen is being used as an additional therapy following primary treatment for early stage breast cancer.

Cowden Syndrome

The risk for breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, and thyroid cancer is increased with Cowden syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.

Hormone Therapy

Detailed information on hormone therapy as one type of cancer treatment

Topic Index - Oncology

Detailed information on cancer in children

Smoking and Respiratory Diseases

Smoking is directly responsible for the majority of lung cancer cases (87 percent), emphysema cases, and chronic bronchitis cases.

Statistics: Gynecological Health at a Glance

Cancer of the endometrium is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs.

Pap Test

A Pap test is a way for your doctor to examine cells collected from the cervix for infection, inflammation, or cancer.

Topic Index - Gynecological Health

Detailed information on gynecological health, including anatomy of the female pelvis, gynecological statistics, menstrual conditions, menopause, gynecological inflammations, gynecological infections, hysterectomy, and gynecological cancers

Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)  (tests & procedures)

A breast MRI is a procedure in which large magnets, radiofrequencies, and a computer are used to take detailed pictures of the breast in order to search for abnormalities that may signal the presence of cancer.

Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR)

STAR was a clinical trial of the drug raloxifene that included more than 19,000 postmenopausal women at increased risk for breast cancer. The results showed that raloxifene worked as well as tamoxifen at reducing breast cancer risk.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

This test looks for the virus that causes genital warts and cervical, throat, and anal cancer.

Pain Management and Children

When a child has cancer, one of his or her greatest fears is pain. Every effort should be made to ease the pain during the treatment process.

Angiogenesis Inhibitors

Sometimes called antiangiogenic therapy, this treatment may prevent the growth of cancer by blocking the formation of new blood vessels.

Colonoscopy Isn’t First Choice for Many

< Apr. 11, 2012 > -- Given the option of having a stool test or a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer, most people would go with the stool test.

Psychosocial Factors

When a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer, it's normal for him to feel scared, angry, or depressed.

Alpha-Fetoprotein Tumor Marker (Blood)

This test looks for a protein in your blood that may mean that you have liver cancer or one of several other cancers.

Study Suggests Change in Radiation Guidelines in Older Women

An older woman who has radiation therapy after a lumpectomy may lower her need for a mastectomy later on, a new study says. Yet current guidelines recommend that older breast cancer patients not have radiation.

Li-Fraumeni Syndrome

Li-Fraumeni syndrome raises the risk for breast cancer and many other types of cancer.

About Taxol

Taxol, or paclitaxel, is a drug used for treating certain women who have advanced breast or ovarian cancer. Paclitaxel is a compound that is extracted from the bark of the Pacific yew tree.

Conditions of Concern to Men

Detailed information on the most common health concerns for men, including male breast cancer, gynecomastia, colorectal cancer, erectile dysfunction (impotence), hair loss, heart attack, high blood pressure (hypertension), insomnia, low back pain, inferti

National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP)

Detailed information on breast cancer clinical trials, including the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project

Topic Index - Men's Health

Detailed information on the most common health concerns for men, including male breast cancer, gynecomastia, colorectal cancer, erectile dysfunction (impotence), hair loss, heart attack, high blood pressure (hypertension), insomnia, low back pain, inferti

CA 19-9

This test looks for the antigen called CA 19-9 in your blood. It may help diagnose pancreatic cancer and other types of cancer.

Home Page - Oncology

Detailed information on cancer in children

Colonoscopy  (tests & procedures)

A colonoscopy uses a small camera to examine the inside of the colon. It is typically used to screen for colon cancer, and to asses other injuries, abnormalities, or disease.

Prostate-Specific Antigen

This test measures the level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. If your PSA levels start to rise, you may have prostate cancer.

CA 125

This test looks for the protein CA 125 in your blood. CA 125 is higher in many women with ovarian cancer.

Immunohistochemical Test for Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors

This test looks for several types of receptors on cells in a sample of breast cancer tissue. It helps your doctor figure out which type of breast cancer you have.

4 Nutrients for a Healthy Colon

Mom's chicken soup, cheese tamales, bread pudding - we all have our favorite foods. Unfortunately, what we like to eat isn't always good for our bodies. Consider colorectal cancer. Certain risk factors for the disease, such as being older than age 50 or having a family history, you can't avoid. But you may be able to keep your colon healthy by eating better. Try adding these four nutrients to your favorites list.

Topic Index - Breast Health

Detailed information on breast health, anatomy of the breast, breast development, breast cancer prevention, common breast conditions, and breast cancer in males and females

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

This test measures the amount of a substance in your body that helps new blood vessels form. The test can help monitor cancer treatment.

Home Page - Prostate Health

Detailed information on prostate health, including prostate conditions, prostate cancer, anatomy of the prostate, prostatism, prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, impotence, and urinary incontinence

Description of Genetics

Cancers develop because of alterations, or mutations, in genes that normally promote controlled cell growth. Most cancers are caused by mutations that occur only in the tissue that is affected by the cancer.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation is often used to treat prostate cancer that is still confined to the prostate gland, or has spread only to nearby tissue.

Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy, and Imagery

Art, dance, music—all are examples of mind-body therapy. Although these therapies do not cure cancer, they provide an outlet for emotions and can improve mental and physical well-being.

Mastectomy  (tests & procedures)

A mastectomy is a surgical procedure in which all or a portion of a breast is removed as a part of a treatment plan for breast cancer.

Advances in Therapeutic Radiology

One newer therapy combines radiation and chemotherapy, because in some cases, radiation may improve the effects of chemotherapy, and vice versa. Another therapy uses external beam radiation during surgery to treat cancerous tumors or certain other forms of cancer.

Pap

This screening test looks for abnormal cells in the cervix. If abnormal cells are found, your doctor can treat them right away, before they become cancerous.

Expectant Therapy

Expectant therapy is to "watch and wait" while carefully observing and monitoring the prostate cancer.

Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy is radiation treatment that is given inside the patient, as close to the cancer as possible. The radiation is delivered to the body site with radioactive isotopes inside wires, seeds, or rods. These devices are called implants.

Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome (Gorlin Syndrome)

The risk for ovarian cancer and skin cancer is increased with basal cell nevus syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.

Radical Prostatectomy  (tests & procedures)

A prostatectomy is a surgical procedure for the partial or complete removal of the prostate. It may be performed to treat prostatic cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Surgery

Detailed information the most common types of surgery to treat cancer, including biopsy, endoscopy, laparoscopy, laparotomy, laser surgery, cryosurgery, electrosurgery, and excisional surgery

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

PET is a type of nuclear medicine procedure that measures metabolic activity of the cells of body tissues. Used mostly in patients with brain or heart conditions and cancer, PET helps to visualize the biochemical changes taking place in the body.

Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T)

The risk for breast cancer may be increased for women who carry the A-T gene. Ataxia telangiectasia is a rare childhood disease that affects the nervous system and other body systems.

External Beam Therapy

External beam therapy is a type of therapeutic radiology that is delivered externally from a machine directed to the cancer inside the patient. Examples of external beam therapy machines include linear accelerators, cobalt machines, or orthovoltage X-ray machines.

Home Page - Digestive Disorders

Detailed information on digestive disorders, including anatomy of the digestive system, digestive disorders diagnosis, digestive disorders medications, colorectal cancer, esophageal cancer, and stomach cancer

Topic Index - Urology

Detailed information on the most common urogenital disorders, including analgesic nephropathy, bladder cancer, cystocele (fallen bladder), end stage renal disease, glomerulonephritis, glomerulosclerosis, goodpasture syndrome, hematuria (blood in the urine

Urine Cytology

This test looks at a sample of your urine to see if it contains abnormal cells. The test is used to diagnose cancers of the urinary tract, including cancers of the kidney, bladder, ureter, and urethra.

A Mammogram Is Still Important

Over the last decade, more Americans have been dismissing cancer screenings, including mammograms. Why? Experts suspect this drop may partly be because of the confusion surrounding screening guidelines. Despite this uncertainty, mammograms remain a valuable tool in fighting breast cancer.

Effects of Ultraviolet (UV) Exposure

Detailed information on the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, premature aging, cataracts, and immune system damage

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)

FAP is a syndrome characterized by a large number of benign polyps in the colon and rectum. Without treatment, a person with FAP has a nearly 100 percent risk of colorectal cancer.

More Eye Injuries Seen with Robotic Prostate Surgery

More than 240,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. Newer treatment options are improving care. But they have risks, too. A recent study found that men who have a type of surgery called robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy may have a higher risk for eye injuries.

Liposarcoma

A liposarcoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in your fatty tissue. This type of tumor can grow anywhere in your body. Common places include your abdomen, thigh, and behind your knee.

Online Resources - Breast Health

List of online resources to find additional information on breast health, including breast cancer

Online Resources - Oncology

List of online resources to find additional information on cancer in children

Prostate/Rectal Sonogram  (tests & procedures)

A sonogram uses ultrasound technology to allow quick visualization of the prostate and related structures from outside the body. It may be used to examine the prostate gland for evidence of cancer.

Chemotherapy

Detailed information on chemotherapy for treatment of gynecological cancers

Pap Test for Adolescents

A Pap test, along with a pelvic examination, is an important part of a female's routine health care because it may detect abnormalities that can lead to invasive cancer.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Detailed information on squamous cell carcinoma, including risk factors and places this type of cancer is typically found on the body

Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders

Detailed information on ear, nose, and throat disorders, including hearing disorders, balance disorders, smell disorders, taste disorders, chemosensory disorders, speech disorders, voice disorders, language disorders, vocal cord disorders, and laryngeal cancer.

Urogenital Disorders

Detailed information on the most common urogenital disorders, including bladder cancer, cystocele (fallen bladder), hematuria, blood in the urine, impotence, erectile dysfunction, interstitial cystitis, male factor infertility, prostate disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH, prostate cancer, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection, vesicoureteral reflux

Chemotherapy for Children

Chemotherapy is one of the most common treatments for cancer. In most cases, it works by interfering with cancer cells' ability to grow or reproduce.

Chondrosarcoma

Chondrosarcoma is a malignant type of bone cancer that primarily affects the cartilage cells of the femur, arm, pelvis, knee, and spine.

Topic Index - Digestive Disorders

Detailed information on digestive disorders, including anatomy of the digestive system, digestive disorders diagnosis, digestive disorders medications, colorectal cancer, esophageal cancer, and stomach cancer

Breast Biopsy  (tests & procedures)

A breast biopsy is a procedure in which samples of breast tissue are removed with a special biopsy needle or during surgery to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.

Bence-Jones Protein (Urine)

This urine test is used mainly to diagnose and monitor multiple myeloma, a blood cancer.

Breast-Conserving Surgery  (tests & procedures)

A lumpectomy is a type of breast-conserving surgery in which a cancerous lump and a portion of the breast tissue around the cancerous lump are removed, leaving the breast intact.

Conditions Investigated by Environmental Medicine Programs

Allergies, asthma, heart disease, and cancer are among the long list of health conditions with ties to environmental factors.

Online Resources - Bone Disorders

List of online resources to find additional information on bone disorders, including bone cancer

Types of Genetic Testing

Chromosome studies may be performed when a child is born with multiple birth defects or when people have certain types of leukemias and lymphomas, to look for specific chromosome rearrangements associated with these types of cancers. Direct DNA studies look directly at the gene in question for an error.

Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)  (tests & procedures)

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) uses a wire loop heated by electric current to remove cells and tissue as part of the diagnosis and treatment for abnormal or cancerous conditions in a woman’s lower genital tract.

The Total-Body Toll of Obesity

Many Americans realize that obesity is more than a cosmetic concern. A recent poll found that 78 percent knew that obesity can raise the risk for heart disease. Seventy percent recognized a link with diabetes. But what about high blood pressure? Cancer? Arthritis? When asked about obesity’s effects on the body, fewer people mentioned such consequences.

Cervical Biopsy  (tests & procedures)

A cervical biopsy is a procedure performed to remove tissue from the cervix to test for abnormal or precancerous conditions, or cervical cancer.

Skin Self-Examination

Detailed information on skin self-examination, including the importance of skin self-examination in skin cancer prevention and a step-by-step guide

Lung Biopsy  (tests & procedures)

A lung biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed with a special needle to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.

Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor that begins in nerve tissue of infants and very young children. The abnormal cells are often found in the nerve tissue that is present in the unborn baby and later develops into a detectable tumor.

Pleural Biopsy  (tests & procedures)

A pleural biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of the pleura (the membrane that surrounds the lungs) is removed with a special biopsy needle or during surgery to determine if disease, infection, or cancer is present.

Multiple Myeloma

Myeloma bone disease is cancer that affects certain white blood cells called plasma cells.

Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease

Smokers not only have increased risk of lung disease, including lung cancer and emphysema, but also have increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and oral cancer.

Topic Index - Women's Health

Detailed information on healthcare for women, including information on breast health, colorectal cancer, diabetes, gynecological concerns, heart attack, hysterectomy, infertility, menopause, mental health, osteoporosis, skin cancer, and urinary conditions

Bone Biopsy  (tests & procedures)

A bone biopsy is a procedure in which bone samples are removed to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.

Prostate Biopsy  (tests & procedures)

A prostate biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed with a special needle to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.

Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome

VHL is a rare genetic disorder marked by an increased risk of developing benign tumors in the brain, spine, retina, and adrenal gland, and cancerous tumors in the kidney.

Chemotherapy's Effects on Organs/Body Systems

Because anticancer drugs are made to kill growing cells, they also affect normal, fast-growing cells such as blood cells forming in the bone marrow and cells in the digestive tract, reproductive system, and hair follicles. Some anticancer drugs may affect cells of vital organs, such as the heart, kidney, bladder, lungs, and nervous system.

Appetite / Taste Changes and Chemotherapy

Treatment for cancer, as well as the cancer itself, can affect your sense of taste or smell. You may find that many foods seem to have less taste. Other foods, especially meat or other high-protein foods, may taste bitter or metallic.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Animation  (animation)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged and may cause problems associated with urination or pain. Take the worry out of these prostate symptoms. Learn about BPH, which can mimic symptoms of cancer.

Breast Biopsy Animation  (animation)

A breast biopsy will help you learn if you have cause for concern about a mass seen on mammography or if you have abnormal breast tissue. During this procedure, samples of breast tissue are removed with a special biopsy needle or during surgery. Then the cells are examined to see if they are normal cells or cancer cells. This animation will guide you through the procedure.

Colonoscopy Animation  (animation)

Colonoscopy is one of the screening procedures used in the early detection of colorectal cancer when it is most treatable. Colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows the physician to examine the entire large intestine. Watch and learn more about what to expect when having this procedure.

Disorders of the Biliary System

Detailed information on the most common disorders of the biliary system, including gallstones, cholangitis, cholecystitis, biliary cirrhosis, and biliary duct cancer

Disorders of the Pancreas

Detailed information on pancreas disorders, including pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer

Podcast: PSA Test May Help Some Men  (podcast)

An expert panel says that men with a life expectancy of more than 10 years should talk with their doctor about getting a PSA test for prostate cancer. This recommendation comes in response to a federal group’s recent advice against PSA screening.

Podcast: Study Suggests Change in Radiation Guidelines in Older Women  (podcast)

An older woman who has radiation therapy after a lumpectomy may lower her need for a mastectomy later on, a new study says. Yet current guidelines recommend that older breast cancer patients not have radiation.

Prostate Biopsy Animation  (animation)

Facing a prostate biopsy? A prostate biopsy is a procedure in which samples of prostate tissue are removed with a special biopsy needle to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present. Become familiar with the basics of this procedure.

Specialized Areas of Rehabilitation

Detailed information on the most common types of rehabilitation, including cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and neurological rehabilitation

Uric Acid (Urine)

This test is used to find out whether you have gout. It can also be used to monitor you during cancer treatment and to check your urine after you've had a kidney stone.

Benign Prostate Problems

The prostate gland can develop several conditions that are not cancerous. Pain, inflammation, and impotency are common problems.

Sunscreens

Detailed information on the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, including the use of sunscreen as one skin cancer prevention method

Home Page - Women's Health

Detailed information on healthcare for women, including information on breast health, colorectal cancer, diabetes, gynecological concerns, heart attack, hysterectomy, infertility, menopause, mental health, osteoporosis, skin cancer, and urinary conditions

Breast-Conserving Surgery Podcast

Breast-conserving surgery is also called a lumpectomy. It may be used as part of a treatment plan for breast cancer. During the surgery, the cancerous lump and a portion of breast tissue is removed, but the breast itself remains intact..

Hospice Care Statistics

Less than half of hospice recipients are cancer patients. The five leading non-cancer conditions admitted to hospice are end-stage heart disease, dementia, feebleness, lung disease, and end-stage renal disease.

Kidney Biopsy  (tests & procedures)

A kidney biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed with a special needle to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present, or to determine how well the kidney is working.

Podcast: A Mammogram Is Still Important  (podcast)

Over the last decade, more Americans have been dismissing cancer screenings, including mammograms. Why? Experts suspect this drop may partly be because of the confusion surrounding screening guidelines.

Podcast: More Eye Injuries Seen with Robotic Prostate Surgery  (podcast)

More than 240,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. Newer treatment options are improving care. But they have risks, too.

Home Page - Gynecological Health

Detailed information on gynecological health, including anatomy of the female pelvis, gynecological statistics, menstrual conditions, menopause, gynecological inflammations, gynecological infections, hysterectomy, and gynecological cancers

Hepatitis B (HBV) in Children

An infant or young child who contracts hepatitis B is at greater risk of staying infected with the virus and of having life-long liver problems, such as scarring of the liver and liver cancer.

Skull Base Surgery

Skull base surgery may be done to remove both benign and cancerous growths, and abnormalities on the underside of the brain, the skull base, or the top few vertebrae of the spinal column.

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of radiology that uses very small amounts of radioactive materials to examine organ function and structure. This branch of radiology is often used to help diagnose and treat abnormalities very early in the progression of a disease, such as thyroid cancer.

Women and Heart Disease: Sometimes a Difficult Diagnosis

Heart disease trumps all other diseases, including cancer, as the number one cause of death for American women. Partly, that's because women may suffer from less recognized heart attack symptoms. The condition may also affect a woman's body differently, making it harder to diagnose. Read on to learn more about the dangers of heart disease.

Cáncer Oral

Cáncer de Vejiga

Cáncer del Pulmón

Cáncer Colorrectal

Acerca del Cáncer del Seno en los Hombres

Cáncer de la Próstata

Cáncer del Seno en los Hombres

Cáncer de Riñón

Tumores de la Tiroides

Gradación y Estadificación del Cáncer

Ensayos Clínicos Para Cáncer De Próstata

Glosario - Oncología

Cáncer Endometrial

Etapas del Cáncer del Seno

Cáncer Esofágico

Cáncer del Ovario

Liver Tumors

Detailed information on liver tumors, including types, symptoms, staging, diagnosis, and treatment

Cáncer Pancreático

Cáncer de Piel

Causas de Cáncer

Síndrome hereditario de cáncer del seno y de ovario (BRCA1 / BRCA2)

Glossary - Breast Health

Glossary of terms relating to breast health written for patients and consumers

Cáncer de la Piel

Cáncer Vulvar

Índice de Temas - Salud Ginecológica

Descripción General de Cáncer de Seno

Cáncer Cervical

Cáncer Testicular

Estadísticas: Un Vistazo a la Salud Ginecológica

Cáncer Uterino

Cáncer Vaginal

Otros tratamientos para el Cáncer del Seno

Cáncer de Ovario y Cáncer de Colon no Poliposo Hereditario (HNPCC)

Estadísticas para el Cáncer del Seno

Glosario - Salud del Seno

Tumores del Hígado

Una Visión General del Cáncer

Cáncer de Células de Merkel

Rehabilitación del Cáncer

Factores de Riesgo del Cáncer de la Próstata

Cáncer de Estómago

Acerca del Cáncer

Immunotherapy Overview

Scientists have found a way to use the body's immune system to help treat or defend against a number of health problems. This treatment is known as immunotherapy.

Tratamiento de Quimioterapia para el Cáncer del Seno

Thyroid Tumor Overview

Detailed information on thyroid tumors, including symptoms and treatment

Cómo Sobrellevar el Diagnóstico

Acerca del Tamoxifén

Glossary - Men's Health

Glossary of terms relating to men's health

Página Principal - Salud del Seno

Immunotherapy/Biological Therapy

Detailed information on biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, or biotherapy

Página Principal - Cáncer de Piel

Protocolos para el Tratamiento del Cáncer: Una Visión General

Terapia Biológica para el Tratamiento del Cáncer

Tratamiento Quirúrgico para el Cáncer del Seno

Información General Acerca del Cáncer: Un Breve Vistazo

Datos acerca del Cáncer de la Piel

Glossary - Ear, Nose, and Throat

Glossary of terms relating to ear, nose, and throat disorders for patients and consumers

Cáncer Laringeo: Cáncer de la Laringe

Cáncer Oral y Tabaco

Examen del Papanicoulaou

Síndrome de Cowden

Glosario - Salud de Hombres

Glossary - Gynecological Health

Glossary of terms relating to gynecological health

Tratamiento del Cáncer

Acerca del Taxol

Ensayo para la Prevención del Cáncer del Seno

Prueba de Papanicolaou

Índice de Temas - Oncología

Plan de Tres Pasos para el Cuidado Preventivo

Índice de Temas - Cáncer de Piel

Índice de Temas - Salud de Próstata

Genética del Cáncer Ovario

Glossary - Pathology

Glossary of terms relating to pathology and laboratory science

Hábito de Fumar y las Enfermedades Respiratorias

Carcinoma Basocelular

Página Principal - Oncología

Glosario - Salud Ginecológica

Síndrome de Li-Fraumeni

Terapia Hormonal

Glosario - Patológica

Glossary - Women's Center

Glossary of terms relating to women's health

Acerca de los Ensayos Clínicos

Clasificación por Etapas del Cáncer de la Próstata

Estudio del Tamoxifén y Raloxifeno

Factores Sicosociales

Glosario - Oído, Nariz y Garganta

Older Men at Higher Risk for Melanoma

Most men still think that sun exposure is good for their health and don't bother with UV protection. But that behavior puts them at risk for melanoma as they grow older.

Proyecto Nacional de Ayuda Quirúrgica para el Seno y el Intestino

Questions to Ask Your Child's Doctor

Parents are entitled to a clear explanation about anything related to their child's condition. Here are some important questions you may consider asking your child's doctor.

Quimioterapia Para Cáncer de Próstata

Recursos en la Red - Cáncer de Piel

Recursos en la Red - Salud del Seno

Síndrome de nevos basocelulares (síndrome de Gorlin)

Tratamiento Para el Cáncer de Piel

Control del Dolor

Cáncer de la Próstata en Hombres Afroamericanos

Cirugía

Genética del Cáncer del Seno

Orthopedic Treatment Overview

Treatment for a bone disorder depends on several factors, including your age and health, the extent of the disease, and your tolerance for certain procedures and medications.

Para los Familiares Que Hacen Frente Al Cáncer De la Próstata

Síndrome de Peutz-Jeghers

Índice de Temas - Salud del Seno

Condiciones de Preocupación para los Hombres

Página Principal - Salud de Prástata

Cirrosis Biliar / Cáncer de Conducto Biliar

Glosario - Salud de Prástata

Mammogram Procedure  (tests & procedures)

A mammogram is an X-ray examination of the breast amd is used to detect and diagnose breast disease in women.

Factores de Riesgo para el Cáncer del Seno

Glossary - Women's Health

Glossary of terms relating to women's health

Mammography

Mamografía

Procedimientos Diagnósticos y de Evaluación

Glossary - Transplantation

Glossary of terms relating to transplantation in children

Descripción General de Radiología Terapéutica

Remedios a Base de Hierbas Para Cáncer de Próstata

Signos y Síntomas del Cáncer de la Próstata

Terapia Hormonal Para Cáncer De Próstata

Therapeutic Radiology Overview

Diferenciación en Grados del Cáncer de la Próstata

El Cáncer del Seno

Glosario - Salud de Mujeres

Inhibidores de la Angiogénesis

Recursos en la Red - Enfermedades del Aparato Digestivo

Recursos en la Red - Salud Ginecológica

Glossary - Prostate Health

Glossary of terms relating to prostate health

Procedimiento para el Diagnóstico del Cáncer del Seno

Breast Health: Three-Step Plan for Preventive Care

To monitor your breast health, you should do a monthly breast self-exam, get a year clinical exam, and get mammograms as directed by your doctor.

Glosario - Trasplantes

Proctectomy

Índice de Temas - Salud de Hombres

Glossary - Hematology and Blood Disorders

Online medical glossary of terms relating to hematology and blood disorders written for patients and consumers

Procedimientos para el Diagnóstico del Cáncer: Una Visión General

Tratamientos de los Trastornos de los Huesos

Quimioterapia

Autosomal Dominant Inheritance

A mutation is a change in a gene that prevents it from working properly. We inherit mutations from our parents in specific ways, one of which is called autosomal dominant inheritance.

Enfrentándose al Cáncer de la Próstata

Melanoma

Sigmoidoscopy  (tests & procedures)

A sigmoidoscopy is a procedure that allows the physician to examine the lower one-third of the large intestine and is helpful in identifying the causes of diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, abnormal growths, and bleeding.

Tipos de Cáncer de la Piel

Cómo Se Diagnostica el Cáncer

Nuevas Terapias Prometedoras

Autoexamen de la Piel

Glosario - Cáncer de Piel

Recursos en la Red - Oncología

Requisitos Nutritivos para un Niño Con Cáncer

Señales y los Síntomas del Cáncer del Seno

Glossary - Hematology and Blood Disorders in Children

Online medical glossary of terms relating to hematology and blood disorders written for patients and consumers

Hiperplasia Prostática Benigna o HPB

Glosario - Hematología y Enfermedades de Sangre

Otras Causas y Factores de Riesgo Para Cáncer de Piel

Prevención del Cáncer de la Piel

Recursos en la Red - Dermatología

Recursos en la Red - Enfermedades del Hígado, Bilis y Páncreas

Braquiterapia

Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome

People with this syndrome have dark moles around the mouth, nose, and eyes, as well as multiple polyps in the intestines.

Mammogram

Detailed information on mammography, including the different types of mammography, how one is performed, and recommended guidelines

Tumores Cerebrales

Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

Detailed information on cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Treatments for Bone Disorders

Detailed information on the most common treatments used for bone disorders, including radiation therapy, surgery, amputation, bone graft, osteotomy, and arthroplasty (total joint replacement)

Bone Scan  (tests & procedures)

A bone scan is used to examine the various bones of the skeleton to identify areas of physical and chemical changes in bone.

Breast Scan  (tests & procedures)

A breast scan is a procedure in which nuclear radiology is used to assess and diagnose various conditions, such as tumors, abscesses, hematomas, organ enlargement, and cysts, as well as organ function and blood flow to the tissue.

Cambios Fibrocísticos del Seno

Carcinoma de Células Escamosas

Common Breast Lumps

Detailed information on common benign breast lumps, including breast cysts, fibroadenomas, fat necrosis, and sclerosing adenosis

Efectos de la Exposición a los Rayos Ultravioleta

Mediastinoscopy  (tests & procedures)

A mediastinoscopy is a surgical procedure performed to examine the mediastinum - the space behind the sternum (breastbone) in the middle of the chest that separates the two lungs.

Mieloma de Hueso / Mieloma Múltiple

Otros Crecimientos de la Piel Benignos

Página Principal - Enfermedades del Aparato Digestivo

Preguntas Hechas Frecuentemente: Mamogramas

Radón

Radon

Detailed information on radon and radon testing

Recursos en la Red - Hematología y Enfermedades de Sangre

Recursos en la Red - Hematología y Trastornos de Sangre

Recursos en la Red - Salud de Prástata

Recursos en la Red - Trastornos Respiratorios

Seguridad bajo el Sol

Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase

This test looks for a substance that can appear in your blood if you have hairy cell leukemia.

Terapia de Radiación

Topic Index - Otolaryngology

Detailed information on ear, nose, and throat disorders

Tratamiento del Cáncer: Una visión General

Mammography Pluses Top Any Harms

For older women, the benefits of getting a mammogram every two years outweigh potential harms, researchers say.

Hepatoblastoma

Detailed information on hepatoblastoma, including causes, stages, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Cryotherapy for Prostate Conditions  (tests & procedures)

Glosario - Hematología y Trastornos de Sangre

Leucemia

Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan)  (tests & procedures)

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a specialized radiology procedure used to examine various body tissues to identify certain conditions. PET may also be used to follow the progress of the treatment of certain conditions.

The Experience of Grief

Grieving is a normal response to a loss. The loss can include the loss of your normal daily routine, the impact of the diagnosis on other family members, and the financial impact of the diagnosis.

Tomografía por Emisión de Positrones -

Glossary - Care of the Terminally Ill Child

Glossary of terms relating to terminal illness in children

Osteosarcoma

Terapia de Reemplazo Hormonal

Condrosarcoma

Descripción General de las Leucemias

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)  (tests & procedures)

A transurethral resection of the prostate is a surgical procedure that uses a tiny instrument to remove portions of the prostate gland through the penis, requiring no external incision.

Vasectomía

Brain Tumors

A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. The tumor can either originate in the brain itself or come from another part of the body and travel to the brain.

Exámenes Exploratorios para Detectar las Enfermedades Comunes

Fecal Occult Blood Test

A fecal occult blood test checks a stool sample for blood that can't be seen with the naked eye. Blood in the stool is a sign of bleeding in the digestive tract.

Logros de los Programas de la Medicina del Medio Ambiente

Radioterapia para el Tratamiento del Cáncer del Seno

Screening Tests for Common Diseases

Detailed information on the most common types of screening tests for common diseases

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Detailed information on basal cell carcinoma, including risk factors and how the disease develops

Preguntas que Debe Formular al Médico de Su Hijo

Quemaduras por el Sol

Radiación Ultravioleta

Recursos en la Red - Trastornos de Huesos

Recursos en la Red - Cirugía Ortopédica

Recursos en la Red - Ortopedia

Recursos en la Red - Salud de Mujeres

Recursos en la Red - Trasplantes

Recursos en la Red - Urología

Smoking and the Digestive System

Smoking can harm your digestive system in many ways. It weakens the sphincter and allows stomach acid to flow backward into your esophagus.

Terapia con Radiación

Glosario - Cuidado del Niño con Enfermedad Terminal

Índice de Temas - Enfermedades del Aparato Digestivo

Índice de Temas - Urología

Descripción General de Cáncer de Próstata

Glossary - Radiology

Glossary of terms relating to radiology

Online Resources - Dermatology

List of online resources to find additional information on dermatology and common skin conditions

Online Resources - Dermatology for Children

List of online resources to find additional information on dermatology and common skin conditions

Online Resources - Digestive Disorders

List of online resources to find additional information on digestive disorders

Online Resources - Gynecological Health

List of online resources to find additional information on gynecological health

Online Resources - Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders

List of online resources to find additional information on liver, biliary, and pancreatic disorders

Online Resources - Respiratory Disorders

List of online resources to find additional information on respiratory disorders

Página Principal - Otorrinolaringología

Problemas Prostáticos Benignos

Retinoblastoma

Sarcoma Osteogénico

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

BPH is a condition in which the prostate gland becomes very enlarged and may cause problems associated with urination.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mammograms

Timing your mammogram when your breasts are not tender is important. In premenopausal women, this is usually one week after a menstrual period.

Hodgkin Disease

Detailed information on Hodgkin's lymphoma, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment

Nudos Benignos Comunes

Sun Safety

Detailed information on sun safety

Glossary - Urology

Glossary of terms relating to urology

Adrenal Tumors / Pheochromocytoma

Detailed information on adrenal gland tumors and pheochromocytoma, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Benign Skin Growths and Pigmentation Disorders

Detailed information on benign skin growths and pigmentation disorders in children

Cáncer de Hueso

Causas del Cáncer de la Piel

Histerectomía

Home Page - Respiratory Disorders

Detailed information on respiratory disorders, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, control, and treatment

Leucemia Mielógena Crónica

Linfoma Cutáneo de Células T

Panel Confirms Risks of Hormone Therapy

< May. 30, 2012 > -- After looking at more than a decade's worth of studies on hormone therapy, an expert panel says that women shouldn't take estrogen or progestin to help prevent disease.

Problemas Específicos de Salud Oral y Dental

Radioterapia

Skin Growths and Pigmentation Disorders

Detailed information on skin growth and skin pigment disorders

Specific Oral Health and Dental Problems

Detailed information on the most common oral health and dental problems

Topic Index - Oral Health

Detailed information on oral and dental heathcare

Trastornos del Oído, la Nariz y la Garganta

Trastornos Urogenitales

Tratamientos para el Cáncer de la Próstata

Tratamientos para el Cáncer del Seno

What Are White Blood Cells?

Think of white blood cells as your immunity cells. In a sense, they are continually at war. They flow through your bloodstream to battle viruses, bacteria, and other foreign invaders that threaten your health.

Glosario - Radiología

Hodgkin Lymphoma

Detailed information on Hodgkin's lymphoma, including causes, stages, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Overview of Obesity

Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects.

Pancreas Scan  (tests & procedures)

A pancreas scan uses nuclear radiology to search for, and sometime treat, tumors in the pancreas.

Prótesis Después de la Mastectomía

Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Comunes

Other Benign Skin Growths

Detailed information on benign skin growths, including dermatofibromas, dermoid cysts, freckles, keloids, keratoacanthomas, lipomas, moles (nevi), and atypical moles (dysplastic nevi)

Accomplishments of Environmental Medicine

One highlight: Exposure to fine particles, sulfur dioxide, and acid aerosols has been linked to an increase in respiratory symptoms and reduced lung capacity.

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Detailed information on chronic myelogenous leukemia, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Glosario - Urología

Health Care Guidelines For Men

Use these guidelines as a reminder to take care of your personal health care needs, and also as a list of topics to discuss with your doctor.

Multifactorial Inheritance

Multifactorial inheritance means that many factors are involved in causing a health problem. The factors are usually both genetic and environmental, where a combination of genes from both parents, in addition to unknown environmental factors, produce the trait or condition.

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Detailed information on multiple chemical sensitivity

Sensibilidad Química Múltiple

T and B Lymphocyte and Natural Killer Cell Profile

This test finds and counts three types of white blood cells in your blood. White blood cells help your body fight off infections and illness.

Other Benign Skin Growths in Children

Detailed information on benign skin growths, including dermatofibromas, dermoid cyst, freckles, keloids, lipomas, moles, atypical moles, pyogenic granulomas

Brain Tumors in Children

Brain tumors are the most common solid tumors in children. Brain tumors that occur in infants and children are very different from adult brain tumors, both in terms of the type of cells and the responsiveness to treatment.

Common Surgical Procedures

Detailed information on the most common surgical procedures, including appendectomy, breast biopsy, carotid endarterectomy, cataract surgery, cesarean section, cholecystectomy, coronary artery bypass surgery, debridement of wound, dilation and curettage,

Diagnóstico y Etapas del Melanoma

Enfermedad de Hodgkin

Linfoma no Hodgkin

Overview of Leukemias

Detailed overview of leukemia, including types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Post-Mastectomy Prosthesis

A prosthesis can be worn against the skin, inside the pocket of a mastectomy bra, or attached to the chest wall. Prosthetic devices are designed to look feminine and be comfortable.

Smoking

Ninety percent of new smokers are children and teenagers. In many cases, they are replacing the smokers who quit or died prematurely from a smoking-related disease.

Sunburn and Children

Protect your child from the sun. Up to 80 percent of total lifetime sun exposure occurs in the first 18 years of life.

Terapia Alternativa para el Cáncer

Vasectomy

Vasectomy is a permanent male birth control measure and a means of contraception used in many parts of the world.

Colostomy  (tests & procedures)

A colostomy is an operation that creates an opening for the colon, or large intestine, through the abdomen. A colostomy may be temporary or permanent. It is usually performed after bowel surgery or injury.

Glossary - Dermatology

Glossary of terms relating to dermatology and common skin conditions for patients and consumers

Pediatric Glossary - Dermatology

Glossary of terms relating to dermatology and common skin conditions for patients and consumers

Trasplante de Médula Ósea

Índice de Temas - Enfermedades del Hígado, Bilis y Páncreas

Índice de Temas - Otorrinolaringología

Índice de Temas - Salud Oral

Alpha-Fetoprotein (Blood)

If you are pregnant, this test looks for a fetal substance called alpha-fetoprotein in your blood. Higher levels of AFP may mean your fetus has a birth defect.

Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy

This is a two-part test that looks at the blood cells in a sample of bone marrow, the spongy tissue within certain bones. This test may help your doctor diagnose or monitor a blood disease or health condition affecting your marrow.

Breast Ultrasound  (tests & procedures)

Ultrasound, or sound wave technology is used to examine breast tissue. It may also be used to assess blood flow to areas inside the breasts.

Campos Eléctricos y Magnéticos

Cardiomyopathy and Your Child

Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively.

Condiciones Investigadas por los Programas de la Medicina del Medio Ambiente

Crecimientos Benignos de la Piel y los Desórdenes de la Pigmentación

Crecimientos de la Piel y los Desórdenes de la Pigmentación

Electric and Magnetic Fields

Detailed information on electric and magnetic fields

Enfermedad de la Próstata

Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual

Ewing Sarcoma

Detailed information on Ewing sarcoma, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Ewing Sarcoma in Adults

Ewing sarcoma can occur in any bone, but is most often found in the extremities and can involve muscle and the soft tissues around the tumor site.

Fumar y Enfermedades Cardiovasculares

Home Page - Otolaryngology

Detailed information on ear, nose, and throat disorders, including hearing disorders, balance disorders, smell disorders, taste disorders, chemosensory disorders, speech disorders, voice disorders, language disorders, vocal cord disorders, and laryngeal c

Investigaciones Actuales en la Medicina del Medio Ambiente

Leucemia Linfocítica Aguda

Leucemia Linfocítica Crónica

Leucemia Mielógena Aguda

Liver Transplantation Procedure  (tests & procedures)

Detailed information on liver transplantation, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the liver

Menopausal Hormone Therapy

If you use or are considering using hormone therapy, discuss the possible benefits and risks with your health care provider.

Online Resources - Complementary and Alternative Medicine

List of online resources to find additional information on complementary and alternative medicine

Online Resources - Hematology and Blood Disorders

List of online resources to find additional information on blood disorders

Online Resources - Hematology and Blood Disorders in Children

List of online resources to find additional information on blood disorders

Online Resources - Men's Health

List of online resources to find additional information on men's health

Online Resources - Orthopedic Center

List of online resources to find additional information on orthopedics

Online Resources - Orthopedic Surgery

List of online resources to find additional information on orthopedics

Online Resources - Orthopedics

List of online resources to find additional information on orthopedics

Online Resources - Otolaryngology

List of online resources to find additional information on ear, nose, and throat disorders

Online Resources - Pathology

List of online resources to find additional information on pathology

Online Resources - Prostate Health

List of online resources to find additional information on prostate health

Online Resources - Radiology

List of online resources to find additional information on radiology

Online Resources - Transplantation

List of online resources to find additional information on transplantation

Online Resources - Urology

List of online resources to find additional information on urology

Otros Tipos de Cáncer de la Piel: Sarcoma de Kaposi

Página Principal - Salud Oral

Página Principal - Trastornos Respiratorios

Patología Quirúrgica

Pautas para el Cuidado de la Salud de los Hombres

Protectores Solares

Recursos en la Red - Cuidado del Niño con Enfermedad Terminal

Recursos en la Red - Endocrinología

Recursos en la Red - Medicina Complementaria Y Alternativa

Recursos en la Red - Otorrinolaringología

Recursos en la Red - Patológica

Recursos en la Red - Salud en Hogar, Hospicio y Cuidado de Ancianos

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Women suffer more frequent and severe symptoms from STDs. Some STDs can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can lead to both infertility and ectopic pregnancy.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Adolescents

STDs are among the most common infectious diseases in this country—the United States has the highest rates of STDs in the industrialized world.

Surgical Pathology

Detailed information on surgical pathology, the study of tissues removed from living patients during surgery to help diagnose a disease and determine a treatment plan

Técnica de Imágenes

Tabaquismo

Terapia Expectante

Topic Index - Dermatology for Children

Detailed information on dermatology and children

Visión General de la Quimioterapia

Diagnosis and Staging of Melanoma

Detailed information on diagnosis and staging of melanoma, including use of excisional biopsy, incisional biopsy, fine needle aspiration biopsy, punch biopsy, shave biopsy, and skin biopsy

Nausea/Vomiting and Chemotherapy

After receiving a few treatments, some patients feel nausea and begin vomiting in anticipation of the next treatment. The reaction is usually caused by something related to the treatment, like the smell of alcohol or the sight of a medical uniform.

Osteosarcoma in Children

Detailed information on osteosarcoma, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Common Benign Lumps

The two most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. A cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the breast tissue. Fibroadenomas are solid, smooth, firm, benign lumps that are most commonly found in women in their late teens and early 20s.

Endometrial Biopsy  (tests & procedures)

An endometrial biopsy is a procedure performed to obtain a small tissue sample from the lining of the uterus.

Generalized Exfoliative Dermatitis

Detailed information on generalized exfoliative dermatitis, including symptoms, causes, and treatment

Leukemia

Detailed information on leukemia in childhood, including symptoms, staging, diagnosis, and treatment

Recursos en la Red - Salud de Hombres

Sunburn

Detailed information sunburn, including symptoms and treatment

How to Perform a Breast Self-Examination (BSE)

By doing BSE regularly, you get to know how your breasts normally feel so that you are more apt to detect any change.

Dolor Crónico

Glosario - Dermatología

Liver Biopsy  (tests & procedures)

A liver biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples from the liver are removed for examination under a microscope to look for signs of damage or disease. It is used to diagnose many liver conditions.

Seguridad contra Incendios y Quemaduras - Prevención

Tumor de Wilms

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction surgery involves creating a breast mound that comes as close as possible to the form and appearance of the natural breast.

Datos Acerca de la Sangre

Facts About Blood

Detailed information on blood, including components of blood, functions of blood cells and common hematology tests

Fibrocystic Breast Changes

Detailed information on common fibrocystic breast changes, including what fibrocystic changes feel like

Hysterectomy  (tests & procedures)

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Different portions of the uterus, as well as other organs, may be removed at the same time.

Overview of Blood and Blood Components

Human blood consists of about 22 percent solids and 78 percent water. The components of blood are plasma, fat globules, chemicals, and gases.

Palliative Care Methods for Controlling Pain

The biggest problem with palliative care is that many people are referred for care too late. By starting this type of care early, and by using the right type of pain management, nearly all pain problems can be relieved or reduced.

Reducción del Seno en los Hombres con Ginecomastia

Rhabdomyosarcoma

Detailed information on rhabdomyosarcoma, including causes, stages, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

X-Linked Inheritance

X-linked inheritance means that the gene alteration causing the trait or the disorder is located on the X chromosome. Females have two X chromosomes, and males have one X and one Y. Mutations in X chromosome genes can be recessive or dominant.

Índice de Temas - Dermatología

Índice de Temas - Salud de Mujeres

Colposcopy  (tests & procedures)

Colposcopy is a procedure that uses an instrument with a magnifying lens and a light, called a colposcope, to examine the cervix (opening to the uterus) and vagina for abnormalities.

Página Principal - Salud de Mujeres

Página Principal - Salud Oral y de Dientes

Recursos en la Red - Cirugía Plástica

Recursos en la Red - Medicina del Adolescente

Autoexamen de los Senos

Auto-Examen del Seno

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is longstanding pain that persists beyond the usual recovery period or occurs along with a chronic health condition, such as arthritis.

Colectomy

Colitis Ulcerativa

Colitis Ulcerosa

Linfoma de Hodgkin

Linfoma Hodgkin

Miocardiopatía

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children

Detailed information on non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, including causes, staging, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Oximetry  (tests & procedures)

Oximetry is a procedure used to measure the oxygen level—or oxygen saturation—in the blood.

Reconstrucción del Seno

Sarcoma de Ewing

Skin/Nails and Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy can affect both the skin and nails. It may cause an increased sensitivity to the sun as well as redness, rashes, itching, peeling, dryness, or acne. Nails may become darkened, yellow, brittle, or cracked, and may also develop vertical lines or ridges.

Topic Index - Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders

Detailed information on liver, biliary, and pancreatic disorders

Ulcerative Colitis

Detailed information on ulcerative colitis, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment

Ulcerative Colitis in Children

Detailed information on ulcerative colitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Glossary - Adolescent Medicine

Glossary of terms relating to adolescent medicine

Pituitary Tumors

Detailed information on pituitary gland tumors, including symptoms, causes, types, diagnosis, and treatment

Wilms Tumor

Detailed information on Wilms tumor, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

Detailed information on acute lymphocytic leukemia, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

Detailed information on acute myelogenous leukemia, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Constipation and Chemotherapy

Be sure to drink plenty of fluids to help loosen the bowels. If you do not have mouth sores, try warm and hot fluids, including water, to help provide relief from constipation symptoms.

Exercise and the Aging Person

Exercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risks for falls and serious injuries, and slows the body's loss of muscle and bone mass.

Pain and Chemotherapy

The goal of pain control is to prevent pain that can be prevented, and to treat pain that cannot be prevented. It is possible that you will not have pain from chemotherapy treatments, but if you do, you can take steps to relieve it.

Áreas Especializadas de la Rehabilitación

Acupuncture Really Does Offer Pain Relief

< Sep. 12, 2012 > -- Although acupuncture is still not widely accepted among doctors in the U.S., a new analysis of previous research found that it does work to relieve chronic pain.

Americans' Lifespan Has Lengthened Markedly

< Mar. 14, 2012 > -- If it seems that more people are reaching the centennial mark, you're right. Over the last 75 years in the U.S., the risk of dying at any given point in time has fallen by 60 percent.

Amylase (Blood)

This test measures the level of the enzyme amylase in your blood. Amylase levels in your blood rise when your pancreas or your salivary glands are inflamed.

Barium Enema  (tests & procedures)

A barium enema is used to highlight damage or abnormalities in the colon and rectum by creating greater areas of contrast in x-ray film.

Barrett's Esophagus

Detailed information on Barrett's esophagus, including cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Bronchoscopy  (tests & procedures)

A brochosopy is a procedure in which a long, lighted scope is inserted into the lungs in order to examine the airways of the lungs and to assess lung function.

CD4-CD8 Ratio

This test looks at the ratio of two important types of white blood cells in your blood. If you have HIV, the results can help your doctor know how strong your immune system is.

Cervicitis

Chemotherapy for Children: Side Effects

Detailed information on chemotherapy and managing chemotherapy side effects in children

Chest X-ray  (tests & procedures)

A chest X-ray is used to examine the chest and the lungs and other organs and structures located in the chest.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Detailed information on chronic lymphocytic leukemia, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Citología

Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Pancreas  (tests & procedures)

CT/CAT scans are more detailed than standard x-rays and are often used to assess the pancreas for injuries, abnormalities, or disease.

Cytology

Detailed information on cytology, the study of individual cells to detect abnormal cells

Desórdenes del Páncreas

Enfermedad Pélvica Inflamatoria

Esófago de Barrett

Glossary - Surgical Care

Glossary of terms relating to surgery

HIV/AIDS and Skin Conditions

Skin conditions are common in people with HIV/AIDS. Many are caused by germs that take advantage of a weakened immune system.

Immunofixation by Electrophoresis (Urine)

This test separates and measures proteins in your urine. It looks for an abnormal protein called monoclonal protein, or M-protein.

Interventional Radiology

Detailed information on interventional radiology, including what procedures interventional radiologists perform

Kidney Disorders

Detailed information on kidney disorders

Kidney Scan  (tests & procedures)

A kidney scan uses nuclear radiology to assess the function and structure of the kidneys, as well as blood flow to the kidney tissue.

Liver Scan  (tests & procedures)

A liver scan - also known as a liver-spleen scan - uses nuclear radiology to assess the function and structure of the liver and surrounding organs. It may also be used to assess the progress of treatment for certain conditions.

Microscopic Urinalysis

This test looks at a sample of your urine under a microscope. It can see cells from your urinary tract, blood cells, crystals, bacteria, parasites, and cells from tumors.

Pediatric Glossary - Infectious Diseases

Glossary of terms relating to infectious diseases

Radiología Intervencionista

Terapia de Reemplazo de Hormona

Tetanus Antibody

This test looks for tetanus antibody in your blood. If you have been vaccinated for tetanus in the past, this test should show that you have enough antibodies against the disease.

Thrombin Time

Thrombin time is a measure of how long the blood's plasma, or the liquid portion of the blood, takes to form a clot.

Topic Index - Endocrinology

Detailed information on endocrine disorders

Topic Index - Orthopedics

Detailed information on orthopaedic disorders in children

Total and Free Carnitine

This test measures the amount of a substance called carnitine in your blood. Carnitine makes it possible for your body to digest fatty acids.

Trastornos del Sistema Biliar

Upper Gastrointestinal Series  (tests & procedures)

An upper gastrointestinal series (UGI) is an x-ray examination of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.

Urine Protein (Dipstick)

This test checks the amount of protein in your urine. Too much protein can be a sign of dehydration, kidney disease, or other health issues.

Vocal Cord Disorders

Detailed information on the most common vocal cord disorders, including laryngitis, vocal nodules, vocal polyps, vocal cord paralysis, contact ulcers, and laryngeal papillomatosis

What Are Platelets?

If one of your blood vessels gets damaged, it sends out signals that are picked up by platelets. The platelets then rush to the site of damage and form a plug, or clot, to repair the damage.

Breast Self-Examination

Become familiar with how your breasts usually look and feel so that you may notice any change from what is normal for you.

Dilation and Curettage (D and C)  (tests & procedures)

A dilation and curettage procedure, also called a D and C, is a surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated so that the cervical canal and uterine lining can be scraped with a spoon-shaped instrument to remove abnormal tissues.

Glossary - Digestive Disorders

Glossary of terms relating to digestive disorders for patients and consumers

Abdominal Angiogram  (tests & procedures)

An abdominal angiogram, also called an abdominal arteriogram, is an x-ray image of the blood vessels used to evaluate various vascular conditions within the abdomen.

Gamma Knife  (tests & procedures)

Gamma Knife radiosurgery uses beams of highly focused gamma rays to treat small- to medium-sized lesions, usually in the brain.

Glosario - Cuidado Quirúrgico

Lobectomy  (tests & procedures)

A lobectomy is a surgical procedure that removes one of the lobes of the lungs.

Antiphospholipid Antibody

This test checks for antibodies that may can help diagnose a condition with abnormal blood clots or an autoimmune disease.

Breast Reduction in Men With Gynecomastia

Detailed information on gynecomastia, including causes, facts, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Características Comunes de Enfermedades Hepáticas

Circumcisión

Circumcision

Whether you decided to have your baby boy circumcised or not, it’s important to know how to care for his special needs. Find tips for caring for both circumcised and uncircumcised babies.

Common Characteristics of Liver Disease

Detailed information on liver diseases, including the most common characteristics of liver disease such as jaundice, cholestasis, liver enlargement, portal hypertension, esophageal varices, ascites, liver encephalopathy, and liver failure

Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA)

CT angiography is a type of medical exam that combines a CT scan with an injection of a special dye to produce pictures of blood vessels and tissues in a part of your body.

Control del Peso

Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis is a rare disease marked by increasing muscle weakness, skin rash and inflammation, and swelling of the eyelids.

Descripción General de la Sangre y sus Componentes

Disorders of the Immune System

When your immune system doesn’t work the way it should, it is called an immune system disorder.

Easing Your Concerns About a Prostate Exam

Visiting your doctor may not always be the most pleasant experience, especially if you need to have a digital rectal exam, or DRE. Like the Pap test for women, a DRE makes many men feel uncomfortable or embarrassed. Knowing more about this common procedure can ease your concerns and help you prepare for your first - or subsequent - DRE.

Endometrial Ablation  (tests & procedures)

Endometrial ablation is a procedure to permanently remove a thin tissue layer of the lining of the uterus to stop or reduce excessive or abnormal bleeding in women for whom childbearing is complete.

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocystosis

If you have hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, your immune system does not work normally. Certain white blood cells — histiocytes and lymphocytes — attack your other blood cells. These abnormal blood cells accumulate in your spleen and liver, causing these organs to enlarge.

HPV Vaccine Doesn’t Change Sexual Behavior, Study Says

< Oct. 17, 2012 > -- Getting vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) doesn't encourage girls to become sexually active, a new study says.

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis

Langerhans cell histiocytosis most often strikes young children and causes damage to tissues throughout the body.

Many People with Type 2 Diabetes Are in Pain

Nearly half of people with type 2 diabetes say they live with acute and chronic pain, and about a quarter have nerve damage, fatigue, and depression. A new study suggests that palliative care should be a normal part of diabetes management.

Menorragia

Mouth Rinse

Detailed information on mouth rinse and oral healthcare

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Detailed information on non-Hodgkins lymphoma, including symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment

Study: Better Method Needed to Assess Body Fat

< Apr. 04, 2012 > -- Women who calculate their body mass index (BMI) to figure out if they are obese may be missing the mark.

Topic Index - Dermatology

Detailed information on dermatology and common skin conditions

Uterine Fibroids

Some estimates say that 20 to 50 percent of women of reproductive age have fibroids, although not all are diagnosed. In most cases, fibroids are benign.

Fire Safety and Burns--Prevention

Develop a family escape plan and practice it repeatedly so that your children will have a better chance of escaping a fire unhurt and alive.

Glosario - Medicina del Adolescente

Lung Transplantation Procedure  (tests & procedures)

In a lung transplant, one or both diseased lungs are removed and replaced with a healthy lung from another person.

Problems With Vision

Eye disorders in children are either refractive or non-refractive errors. Refractive errors are those caused by the shape of the eye. Non-refractive errors are caused by disease.

Índice de Temas - Endocrinología

Índice de Temas - Medicina Física y Rehabilitacián

Índice de Temas - Ortopedia

Índice de Temas - Trastornos Respiratorios

Abdominal Ultrasound  (tests & procedures)

Abdominal ultrasound is a procedure that uses sound wave technology to assess the organs, structures, and blood flow inside the abdomen.

Abdominal X-rays  (tests & procedures)

Abdominal X-rays are used to diagnose internal injuries or abnormalities of the bones and organs.

Agamaglobulinemia Ligada a X

Air Pollution

Detailed information on air pollution and air pollution prevention

Arte, el Baile y la Música

Calvicie ó Alopecia

Chest Fluoroscopy  (tests & procedures)

Chest fluoroscopy may be performed when the motion of the lungs, diaphragm, or other structures in the chest need to be evaluated.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) / Thrombophlebitis

Detailed information on deep vein thrombosis and thrombophlebitis, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and full-color anatomical illustrations

Después de Su Regreso

Estadísticas de los Cuidados de Hospicio

Estadísticas del Derrame Cerebral

Fibroides Uterinos

Gas in the Digestive Tract

Detailed information on gas in the digestive tract, including a list of foods that cause gas, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Glosario - Crecimiento y Desarrollo

Glossary - Growth and Development

Glossary of terms relating to growth and development of children

Home Page - Environmental Medicine

Detailed information on environmental disease factors, including mold, air pollution, asthma triggers, carbon monoxide poisoning, lead poisoning, radon, multiple chemical sensitivity, electric and magnetic fields, and Gulf war syndrome

Home Page - Orthopedics

Detailed information on orthopedic disorders in children

Home Page - Radiology

Detailed information on radiology, including the radiologist, the radiology team, radiological imaging, diagnostic radiology, therapeutic radiology, radiation oncology, and interventional radiology

Kidney Ultrasound  (tests & procedures)

An ultrasound of the kidney uses An ultrasound of the kidney is a procedure in which sound wave technology is used to assess the size, shape, and location of the kidneys in order to detect injuries, abnormalities or disease.

Occupational Lung Diseases

Repeated and long-term exposure to certain irritants on the job can lead to an array of lung diseases that may have lasting effects, even after exposure ceases.

Online Resources - Adolescent Medicine

List of online resources to find additional information on adolescent medicine

Online Resources - Care of the Terminally Ill Child

List of online resources to find additional information on terminal illness in children

Online Resources - Endocrinology

List of online resources to find additional information on endocrine disorders

Online Resources - Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care

List of online resources to find additional information on home health, hospice, and elder care

Online Resources - Plastic Surgery

List of online resources to find additional information on plastic surgery

Online Resources - Women's Health

List of online resources to find additional information on women's health

Orthotist and Prosthetist

An orthotist makes and fits braces and splints for patients who need added support for body parts that have been weakened by injury or disease. A prosthetist makes and fits artificial limbs for patients with disabilities.

Página Principal - Hematología y Trastornos de Sangre

Página Principal - Ortopedia

Página Principal - Salud Ginecológica

Patólogo

Problemas de la Visión

Prostatitis

Reconociendo los Problemas Ginecológicos

Reconozca Síntomas Ginecológicos

Statistics of Stroke

Almost every 40 seconds in the United States, a person experiences a stroke.

The Pathologist

Detailed information on pathology and the pathologist

Thoracentesis  (tests & procedures)

Thoracentesis is a procedure in which a needle is inserted through the back of the chest wall to remove fluid or air from between the lungs and the interior chest wall.

Trastornos de las Cuerdas Vocales

Trastornos de los Riñones

Trombosis Venosa Profunda (TVP)/Tromboflebitis

Watch Your Weight

If your weight is not in the healthy range for your height and build, the best way to lose weight is to set a reasonable goal and lose it slowly and gradually.

X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back  (tests & procedures)

This procedure may be used to diagnose back or neck pain, fractures or broken bones, arthritis, degeneration of the disks, tumors, or other problems.

Diarrhea and Chemotherapy

Your physician may prescribe a medication to control your symptoms, and/or, if symptoms persist, you may need fluid replacement intravenously (IV). It is possible to replace these fluids intravenously on an outpatient basis. When you are having chemotherapy, you should not take any over-the-counter medications for diarrhea without first consulting your physician.

Are Multivitamins Worth the Cost?

A pill packed with lots of nutrients-a multivitamin-may seem like the perfect shortcut to healthy living. Chances are, though, you're already getting all the vitamins and minerals you need from the foods you eat. So unless you have a nutritional deficiency, multivitamins may not provide much health benefit.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography  (tests & procedures)

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure in which x-ray and an endoscope - a long, flexible, lighted tube - are used to assess and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas.

No Time for Exercise? An Active Lifestyle May Be the Solution

Life can certainly be hectic. So much so, that many of us can't seem to fit in exercise. As a result, we're missing out on some valuable health benefits, such as a stronger heart. Fortunately, recent research suggests simply moving more every day may be the solution.

Pelvic Ultrasound  (tests & procedures)

Ultrasound, or sound wave technology, is used to examine the organs and structures in the female pelvis.

The Heart Benefit of Berries

The sweet strawberry, the perfect bite-sized blueberry, the luscious raspberry-these palate-pleasing fruits are bursting with flavor. And something more: They contain anthocyanin-a potential heart-protecting chemical. It could be the reason why eating berries may be good for your heart, even helping to prevent a heart attack.

Fruits and Veggies Matter

This national program encourages Americans to eat more fruits and vegetables, aiming for five to nine servings a day.

Glosario - Enfermedades del Aparato Digestivo

Hair Loss and Chemotherapy

People often choose to wear wigs, scarves, or hats while or after losing their hair. If this is what you would like to do, pick them out ahead of time and start wearing them before your hair is completely gone.

Imagery

By creating images in the mind, a person can reduce pain and symptoms associated with his or her condition.

Massage

Detailed information on massage therapy as a form of alternative therapy

Prostate Disease

Detailed information on the most common types of prostate disease, including prostatism, prostatitis, prostatalgia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, impotence (erectile dysfunction), and urinary incontinence

Recursos en la Red - Medicina Física y Rehabilitacián

Ultraviolet Radiation

Detailed information on the effects of ultraviolet light and exposure categories according the Ultraviolet (UV) Index

Vulvitis

Vulvitis is an inflammation of the vulva, the soft folds of skin outside the vagina. It is a symptom of a host of diseases, infections, injuries, and allergies.

Arthrography  (tests & procedures)

Arthrography is a type of X-ray used to examine a joint, such as the knee or hip, when standard X-rays are not adequate.

Barium Swallow  (tests & procedures)

During this procedure, a mixture of barium and water is swallowed just before an x-ray. The barium is used to highlight damage or abnormalities in the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the pharnyx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.

Bone Marrow Biopsy  (tests & procedures)

A bone marrow biopsy involves removing tissue from the red bone marrow to be sent to the lab for microscopic examination.

Breve Descripción de la Obesidad

Chest Ultrasound  (tests & procedures)

Chest ultrasound is a procedure in which sound wave technology is used alone, or along with other types of diagnostic methods, to examine the organs and structures of the chest.

Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Abdomen  (tests & procedures)

A CT/CAT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. CT/CAT scans are more detailed than standard x-rays and are used to assess the organs and tissues for for injuries, abnormalities, or disease.

Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Bones  (tests & procedures)

A CT scan shows detailed images of the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than standard X-rays.

Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine  (tests & procedures)

A CT scan of the spine may be performed to assess the spine for a herniated disk, tumors and other lesions, the extent of injuries, structural anomalies such as spina bifida, blood vessel malformations, or other conditions.

Cystography  (tests & procedures)

A cystography is a procedure that uses a combination of contrast dyes and X-rays to find the source of problems in, or assess injuries to the bladder.

Enfermedades Laborales de los Pulmones

Gallbladder Scan  (tests & procedures)

A gallbladder scan - also known as a liver-billiary scan - uses nuclear radiology to assess the function and structure of the gallbladder and surrounding organs.

Gas en el Tracto Digestivo

Glossary - Genitourinary and Kidney Disorders

Glossary of terms relating to genitourinary and kidney disorders in children

Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder X-ray  (tests & procedures)

A KUB x-ray may be the first diagnostic procedure used to assess the urinary system; to find the cause of abdominal pain, such as masses, perforations, or obstruction; or to evaluate the urinary tract before other diagnostic procedures are performed.

Lung Scan  (tests & procedures)

A lung scan is a procedure that uses nuclear radiology to assess the function and structure of the lungs. It is most often performed when problems with the lungs and respiratory tract are suspected.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues  (tests & procedures)

Magnetic resonance imaging uses a combination of a large magnet, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of structures within the body.

Pulmonary Embolism

Detailed information on pulmonary embolism, including a description of a pulmonary embolism and the circulatory system, symptoms, risk factors, causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and 4 labeled, full-color anatomical illustrations

Rabdomiosarcoma

Retrograde Cystography  (tests & procedures)

Retrograde cystography is a procedure in which contrast dye is combined with X-rays to examine a bladder after abdominal trauma, or to find other bladder conditions such as tumors, blood clots, or diverticula.

X-rays of the Extremities  (tests & procedures)

This procedure is often used as the first step in diagnosing injuries of the extremities, but may also be used to evaluate other problems involving the bones and/or soft tissues.

Bone Marrow Transplantation in Children

The goal of a bone marrow transplant is to transfuse healthy bone marrow cells into a child after his or her own unhealthy bone marrow has been eliminated.

After You Return

Detailed information on health considerations after returning home from traveling abroad

Alteraciones del Sentido del Olfato y el Gusto (Trastornos Quimiosensoriales)

Categorías de Exposición a los Rayos Ultravioleta

Clinical Chemistry

Detailed information on clinical chemistry and the most common clinical chemistry tests

Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Brain  (tests & procedures)

CT scans of the brain can provide detailed information about brain tissue and brain structures than standard x-rays of the head, thus providing more information related to injuries and/or diseases of the brain.

Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Kidney  (tests & procedures)

CT/CAT scans are more detailed than standard x-rays and are often used to assess the kidneys for injuries, abnormalities, or disease.

Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract  (tests & procedures)

CT/CAT scans are more detailed than standard x-rays and are often used to assess the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts for for injuries, abnormalities, or disease.

Dermatitis Exfoliativa Generalizada

Descripción General de la Cirugía Plástica

Disfunción Eréctil / Impotencia

Embolia Pulmonar

Epidemiología

Estadísticas de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares

Glosario - Enfermedades Infecciosas

Glossary - The Child Having Surgery

Glossary of terms relating to surgery in children

Impotencia / Disfunción Eréctil

Leptin (Blood)

This test measures the amount of leptin in your blood. The test can help figure out how much body fat you have.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain  (tests & procedures)

MRI may be used to examine the brain and/or spinal cord for injuries or the presence of structural abnormalities or certain other conditions, including tumors or aneurysms.

Major Depression

You may have depression if you have a persistent sad or "empty" mood, or if you find it difficult to concentrate or make decisions.

Monoclonal Gammopathies

These conditions cause no symptoms. In fact, monoclonal protein in the blood is often found by accident when doing other routine blood work.

Movimiento del Cuerpo

Newborn Immunizations

Your newborn is fragile and needs protection from the new world. One of the first steps you can take to protect your baby is to get her vaccinated. Learn about the first scheduled immunization—the hepatitis B vaccine—and how it keeps your baby safe from serious illness.

Obesidad

Ortopeda y el Protésico

Other Liver Disorders

Detailed information on autoimmune and metabolic liver disorders, including hemochromatosis (iron overload disease) and Wilson's disease

Otros Trastornos del Hígado

Página Principal - Medicina Complementaria Y Alternativa

Página Principal - Medicina del Medio Ambiente

Página Principal - Radiología

Pediatra

Pericarditis

Pilomatrixoma

Detailed information on pilomatrixoma, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Renal Angiogram  (tests & procedures)

A renal angiogram, also called an arteriogram, is an x-ray image of the blood vessels of the kidneys.

Resultados de la Biopsia

Síndrome de Secreción Inadecuada de la Hormona Antidiurética (SIADH)

Smell and Taste Disorders (Chemosensory Disorders)

Detailed information on smell and taste disorders, including types, causes, diagnosis, and treatment

The Biopsy Report

Detailed information on biopsy and the biopsy report

Uses of Genetic Testing

Detailed information on the uses of genetic testing

Uterine Artery Embolization  (tests & procedures)

This procedure, also be referred to as uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), is a minimally-invasive surgery that involves identifying which arteries supply blood to the fibroids and then blocking off those arteries.

Vacunas para el Recién Nacido

Beyond Bone Health: The Power of Vitamin D

A simple glass of milk can do a lot for your health. Thanks to the "Got Milk" campaign, many women know that it packs a healthy punch of calcium and vitamin D - two nutrients critical for strong bones. But did you know vitamin D may be beneficial beyond bone health? Ongoing research suggests it may have some truly potent powers.

Catecholamines (Blood)

This test measures the levels of catecholamines in your blood. The catecholamine hormones are epinephrine, also called adrenaline; norepinephrine; and dopamine.

Cryofibrinogen

This test looks for abnormal proteins in your blood plasma. These abnormal proteins may mean you have a life-threatening disease called cryofibrinogenemia.

Esophagitis

Esophagitis is the irritation and inflammation of the lining of your esophagus, or food pipe. Because the lining of the esophagus is sensitive, many things can cause swelling and irritation.

Menorrhagia

Menorrhagia is the most common type of abnormal uterine bleeding. In some cases, bleeding may be so severe that it interrupts daily activities.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Untreated, PID can cause infertility and can also lead to chronic infection or even peritonitis.

To Your Health! A Year-End List Worth Saving

< Dec. 26, 2012 > -- Humans seem to love lists-the top 10 Caribbean beaches, the five best coffee shops in your neighborhood, the interminable weekend to-do list. Here's another one to pique your interest: Below are some of the most compelling health stories of the year. Perhaps they will inspire you to live healthier this coming year.

Topic Index - Respiratory Disorders

Here's a list of respiratory conditions, as well as information on treatment and prevention.

Bone Marrow Transplantation

Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects

Glosario - Niño que se Somete a Cirugía

Home Page - Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Detailed information on different forms of complementary and alternative therapy, including information on safety and risks

Home Page - Oral Health

Detailed information on oral and dental heathcare

Achalasia

Achalasia is a disease that makes it hard to eat and drink normally. It affects your esophagus, which is the swallowing tube that connects the back of your throat to your stomach.

Acromegalia

Aisle Seat Better for Preventing Blood Clots

< Feb. 08, 2012 > -- Next time you book a flight, you might want to pick an aisle seat instead of one next to the window.

Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease

Detailed information on alcohol induced liver disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Amenorrea

Anemia of Folate Deficiency

Detailed information on anemia of folate deficiency, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Anemia por Deficiencia de Folato

Antinuclear Antibody

This blood test is done to help your doctor diagnose a type of illness called an autoimmune disease.

Baldness (Alopecia)

Baldness is usually most noticeable on the scalp, but can occur anywhere on the body where hair grows. The condition is more common in men than in women.

Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus Culture (Genital, Urine)

This test looks for group B streptococcus (GBS) bacteria in a culture sample either from your urine or from secretions in your vagina and rectum.

Binge Eating Disorder

Binge eating disorder is an illness that resembles bulimia nervosa and is characterized by episodes of uncontrolled eating or bingeing. It differs from bulimia because its sufferers do not purge their bodies of the excess food.

Blanqueado

Blood Donations and Blood Banking

Detailed information on blood donations and blood banking

Blood Donations/Blood Banking

Detailed information on blood donations and blood banking

Calcium (Blood)

This test measures the amount of calcium in your blood. It can be used to diagnose a variety of disorders, from kidney disease to parathyroid problems.

Cardiomiopatía

Common Liver Function Tests

Detailed information on the most common liver function tests, including serum bilirubin test, serum albumin test, serum alkaline phosphatase test, serum aminotransferases, prothrombin time test, alanine transaminase test, aspartate transaminase test, gamm

Complete Urinalysis

This test looks at a sample of your urine, to help diagnose, find, or track many conditions, such as diabetes or urinary tract infections.

Cord Blood Banking

Cord blood banking is an option for parents who want to preserve the blood of the umbilical cord and placenta of their baby as “insurance” to help with possible future medical needs of their child.

Current Investigations in Environmental Medicine

Listing of current investigations in environmental medicine

Death Rate from Hepatitis C on the Rise

< Feb. 22, 2012 > -- The number of deaths from hepatitis C is on the upswing in the U.S., and the trend is likely to continue because many people infected with the virus don't know they have it.

Depresión Grave

Distimia

Dysthymia

Dysthymia is a mood disorder similar to major depression. It has less severe symptoms than depression, but the symptoms linger for several years.

Efectos del Estrógeno en el Cuerpo de la Mujer

Enfermedad del Hígado inducida por el Alcohol

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

This test measures how quickly your red blood cells settle to the bottom of a test tube. The faster they settle, the more likely you have inflammation.

Especialistas en Odontología y Salud Oral

Estradiol (Blood)

This test measures the amount of estradiol (E2), the form of estrogen made primarily by the ovaries.

Folate

This test measures the amount of folate in either your serum or your red blood cells.

Free Light Chains (Blood)

This test looks for signs of antibodies called immunoglobulins in your blood. It can help diagnose an illness called multiple myeloma.

Glándulas Adrenales Hipofuncionantes / Enfermedad de Addison

Glosario - Medicina del Medio Ambiente

Glossary - Environmental Medicine

Glossary of terms relating to environmental medicine

Glossary - Safety and Injury Prevention

Glossary of terms relating to safety and injury prevention in children

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels normally present in and around the anus and lower rectum that have become swollen because of stretching under pressure. Hemorrhoids are very common in both men and women.

Hepatitis B Core Antibody

This test looks for antibodies called IgM in your blood. The test is used to find out whether you are actively infected with the hepatitis B virus.

Immunofixation (Blood)

This blood test finds out if you are abnormally making or losing protein or whether you are having problems absorbing protein.

Lactate Dehydrogenase (CSF)

This test measures the amount of an enzyme in your cerebrospinal fluid. The test can help diagnose diseases and conditions that affect your central nervous system.

Large Jump in Imaging Scans Since 1996

Many more imaging scans are done these days, greatly boosting the amount of radiation that patients receive and raising questions about overuse of these imaging methods, a new analysis concludes.

Los Tumores Adrenales / Feocromocitoma

Lupus Anticoagulant

This is a specialized blood test to determine whether your body is producing certain antibodies or proteins that cause you to have a blood-clotting disorder.

Lymphadenopathy

Detailed information on lymphadenopathy, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)

The MMR vaccine is given in two doses—at 12 to 15 months and at 4 to 6 years, or at least one month after the first dose.

Osmolality (Stool)

This test measures the concentration, or osmolality, of certain particles in a sample of your watery stool. The test is used to find out why you have chronic diarrhea.

Outpatient Rehabilitation

If you’re recovering from an illness, surgery, or injury and need outpatient rehabilitation, this means you’ll receive one or more types of therapy after you’ve been discharged from a hospital or clinic.

Patient-Controlled Analgesia Pumps

Patient-controlled analgesia is a method of pain management that allows you to decide when you will get a dose of pain medication. You don’t need to wait for a nurse, and you can get smaller doses of pain medicine more frequently.

Pediatrics Group Confirms Benefits of Circumcision

< Aug. 29, 2012 > -- Circumcision can help prevent certain diseases and conditions, but parents should still be able to choose whether their infant boys should have the procedure.

Physical Rehabilitation at the Hospital

If you are in the hospital recovering from surgery, healing from an injury, or being treated for a disabling medical condition, physical rehabilitation may be an important part of your treatment.

Platelets

This test measures the number of platelet cells in your blood. It can give your doctor valuable information about how well your blood clots to stop bleeding, how well your bone marrow is working, and about diseases that affect your platelet count.

Pneumocystis Jirovecii (Tissue, Fluid)

This test looks for P. jirovecii fungus in your lung tissue or in fluid from a lung. This fungus causes pneumocystis pneumonia.

Pneumocystis Pneumonia

If your immune system is weakened by HIV/AIDS, you have a greater chance of developing pneumocystis pneumonia, a crippling lung infection.

Protein Electrophoresis (Blood)

Protein electrophoresis is a test that measures specific proteins in the blood.

Psoriasis

Química Clínica

Quantitative Immunoglobulins

This test measures the amount of antibodies called immunoglobulins in your blood. The test can tell whether you are lacking in one or more of these antibodies.

Riñón en Herradura

Salud Oral / Especialistas Dentales

Scrotal Swelling in Children

Scrotal swelling is a common problem seen in young boys and baby boys. It can have many causes. These are usually divided into painless and painful scrotal swelling.

Special Vaccination Requirements

Review your immunization history with your health care provider and be sure that children over the age of 2 are on schedule with their vaccine series.

Testículos no Descendidos (Criptorquídea)

The Radiologist

Radiology has become highly specialized, as have most other medical and surgical specialties. The current trend is for radiologists to become specialized in a particular discipline, such as cardiology (the study and treatment of the heart) or neurology (the study and treatment of the brain and nervous system).

Thyroid Antithyroglobulin Antibody

This test looks for antibodies made in response to a protein made by your thyroid. The test can help diagnose thyroid problems, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Total and Free Insulin (Blood)

This test measures two types of insulin in your body: total and free. The test can help diagnose low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia.

Tratamiento de las Lesiones de la Piel Provocadas por el Sol

Uric Acid (Blood)

This test measures the amount of uric acid in your blood. Too much uric acid can cause gout or kidney stones.

Uric Acid (Synovial Fluid)

This test measures the amount of uric acid in the fluid of your joints. The test can help your doctor find out if you have gout, a type of arthritis.

Usos de las Pruebas Genéticas

Vacunas

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is especially important for bone health. If you have low levels of this vitamin, you may be at risk for osteoporosis or other bone problems.

What Are Red Blood Cells?

Red blood cells play an important role in your health by carrying fresh oxygen throughout the body. The oxygen gives your blood its bright red color.

What Are Stem Cells?

Stem cells are special human cells that have the ability to develop into many different cell types, from muscle cells to brain cells. In some cases, they also have the ability to repair damaged tissues.

White Cell Count

This test measures the number of white blood cells in your blood. When you get sick, your white blood cell count is higher than normal because your body is releasing more of these cells to fight the infection.

Hysteroscopy  (tests & procedures)

Hysteroscopy is the visual examination of the canal of the cervix and interior of the uterus using a thin, lighted, flexible tube called a hysteroscope.

Alergias y el Sistema Inmunológico

Allergies and the Immune System

Most allergic reactions are a result of an immune system that responds to a "false alarm."

Art, Dance, and Music

Detailed information on art therapy, dance therapy, and music therapy as a form of alternative therapy

Arteriografía

Arteriogram

Detailed information on arteriogram, also called angiogram, including information on how the procedure is performed

Biopsia

Bleaching

Detailed information on teeth bleaching, including potential risks and side effects

Body Movement

Tai chi and yoga are two forms of non-aerobic movement and controlled breathing that can be practiced to reduce stress and anxiety.

Cardiovascular Disease Statistics

Heart disease is one of the most serious health problems in the United States. Find out more facts and figures on this topic.

Cataratas

Childhood Immunizations

Your little one will need several immunization shots to help protect her from several childhood diseases, some of which can be deadly. Knowing which shots she needs, when, and what to do in the event of a minor reaction is important.

Cistitis Intersticial

Criptosporidiosis

Cryptosporidiosis

Detailed information on cryptosporidiosis, including transmission, location, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Deamidated Gliadin Antibody

This test helps your doctor find out whether you have celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder.

Dehydroepiandrosterone and Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate

This test measures the level of DHEA and DHEA-S in your blood. It may also be used to check how well your adrenal glands are working.

Descripción General de los Trastornos de los Riñones

Donaciones de Sangre y Almacenamiento de la Sangre

Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery

The pituitary gland is located at the bottom of your brain and above the inside of your nose. Endoscopic pituitary surgery is the most common surgery used to remove pituitary tumors.

For Parents: Important Decisions to Be Made in the Dying Process

Detailed information on important decisions to be made when a child is dying, including the right to refuse treatment, to die at home versus the hospital, advanced directives, do not resuscitate, autopsy, organ donation, palliative hospice care, and funeral arrangements.

Gallstones

Detailed information on gallstones, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment

Glosario - Seguridad y Prevención de Lesiones

Helicobacter Pylori Culture

This test is used to find out if you are infected with bacteria.

Hemorroides

Hepatitis B (HBV)

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

This test looks for hepatitis B surface antigens in your blood. The test is used to find out whether you have a recent or long-standing infection from the hepatitis B virus.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, is a type of treatment used to speed up healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, gangrene, stubborn wounds, and infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen.

Immunizations

Detailed information on immunizations for adults and children, including a current immunization schedule

Linfadenopatía

Manic Depression/Bipolar Disorder

Manic depression, also known as bipolar disorder, is a type of affective disorder that goes beyond the day's ordinary ups and downs. It is becoming an important health concern in this country.

Mastalgia (Dolor de Senos)

Online Resources - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

List of online resources to find additional information on physical medicine and rehabilitation

Pancreatitis

Detailed information on pancreatitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Poliomielitis (Polio)

Poliomyelitis (Polio)

Detailed information on poliomyelitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Poliomyelitis (Polio) in Children

Detailed information on poliomyelitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Preventing Opportunistic Infections in HIV/AIDS

Opportunistic infections that other people might fight off easily could make you really sick if you have HIV. Getting one or more of these OIs could mean that your HIV has advanced to AIDS.

Problemas del Pezón y Secreción

Prothrombin Time

This test is one of several that looks at how well your blood clots. Your doctor may use this test to help diagnose a blood clotting disorder.

Requisitos Especiales de Vacunación

Síndrome Maníaco Depresivo / Trastorno Bipolar

Síndrome Urémico Hemolítico

Skin Tests

Detailed information on the most common types of skin tests, including patch testing, skin biopsy, and skin culture

Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)

Detailed information on syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

The Thyroid Gland

Detailed information on the thyroid gland, including anatomy and function

Topic Index - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Detailed information on physical medicine and rehabilitation

Trastorno de Atracones Compulsivos

X-linked Agammaglobulinemia

Detailed information on X-linked agammaglobulinemia, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Anteojos y las Lentes de Contacto

Anticoncepción / Control de Natalidad

Antithrombin (Activity and Antigen)

The antithrombin activity and antigen tests are used to help find out what may be causing abnormal blood clots in your body.

Cálculos en la Vesícula Biliar

Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan

Detailed information on computed tomography scans, also called CT scan or CAT scan, including information on how the procedure is performed

Decisiones Importantes que se Deben Tomar durante el Proceso de la Agonía

Diabetes y Enfermedad Periodontal (de las Encías)

Disorders of Sex Development

Detailed information on ambiguous genitalia, including determining gender and treatment

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)/Impotence

Although in the past, impotence was commonly believed to be caused by psychological problems, it is now known that up to 90 percent of cases stem from physical problems, usually related to the blood supply of the penis.

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy  (tests & procedures)

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a diagnostic procedure used to diagnose structural or functional abnormalities of the esophagus, stomach, and/or duodenum.

Fevers

When your child has a fever, the body resets its thermostat at a higher temperature. This helps the body fight off invading microorganisms.

Fiebre

Heart Transplantation Procedure  (tests & procedures)

A heart transplant is a surgical procedure performed to remove the diseased heart from a patient and replace it with a healthy one from an organ donor.

High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents

Blood pressures vary depending on the age, height, weight, and gender of your child. Generally, blood pressure is low in infancy and rises slowly as children age.

Impotence/Erectile Dysfunction

For most men, erectile dysfunction is caused by physical problems, usually related to the blood supply of the penis. Many advances have occurred in both diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Inmunizaciones

Invaginación Intestinal

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

A person with IBS has a colon that is more sensitive and reactive than usual, so it responds strongly to stimuli that would not affect other people.

Linfedema Después de una Mastectomía

Lumbar Puncture (LP)  (tests & procedures)

A lumbar puncture (LP), also known as a spinal tap, is a diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedure used to remove a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid for examination and diagnosis of various disorders.

Lymphedema Following a Mastectomy

Whenever the normal drainage pattern in the lymph nodes is disturbed or damaged—often during surgery to remove the lymph nodes—the arm may swell. This swelling, caused by too much fluid, is called lymphedema.

Medicina Nuclear

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder that causes weakness of the skeletal muscles. MG affects the voluntary muscles of the body, especially the eyes, mouth, throat, and limbs.

Overview of Mood Disorders

Mood disorders refer to a category of mental health problems that include all types of depression and bipolar disorder. Mood disorders are sometimes called affective disorders.

Overview of Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Mood disorders in teens remain one of the most under-diagnosed mental health problems. These disorders also put teens at risk for other conditions that may persist long after the initial episodes of depression are resolved.

Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida (SIDA), el Virus de Inmunodeficiencia Humana (VIH)

Sarcoma Cardíaco

Síndrome de ovario poliquístico (PCOS)

Sinus X-ray  (tests & procedures)

A sinus x-ray is a type of x-ray used to obtain images of the sinuses - the air-filled cavities lined with mucous membranes located within the bones of the skull.

Sistema Inmunológico

Tomografía Computarizada

Uroflowmetry  (tests & procedures)

Uroflowmetry is a quick, simple diagnostic screening test that is commonly performed to determine if there is obstruction to normal urine outflow.

Visión General de los Trastornos del Estado de Ánimo

X-rays of the Skull  (tests & procedures)

X-rays of the skull may be performed to diagnose fractures of the bones of the skull, birth defects, tumors, and certain disorders that cause bone defects of the skull. Skull X-rays may also be used to evaluate the nasal sinuses and detect calcifications within the brain.

Acromegaly

Detailed information on acromegaly, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Bone Health Isn’t Just a Woman’s Concern

Many men may rank heart disease as a top health concern. Focused on their hearts, they may ignore or not realize how important bone health is, too. Osteoporosis-a disease that weakens and greatly increases the risk for bone fracture-affects almost 9 million men in the U.S. Even though the condition is more common in women, it may be more harmful in men.

Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively.

Halitosis (Bad Breath)

Detailed information on halitosis (bad breath), including causes and treatment

Hypopituitarism

Detailed information on hypopituitarism, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Mastalgia (Breast Pain)

The most common type of breast pain is associated with the menstrual cycle and is nearly always hormonal.

Nipple Problems and Discharge

Nipple conditions are a common benign breast condition affecting many women. Some problems are related to lactation, and others are not.

Oral Health / Dental Specialists

Detailed information on different oral healthcare specialists, including a doctor of dental surgery, doctor of dental medicine, pediatric dentist, endodontist, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, orthodontist, periodontist, and prosthodontist

Oral Health and Dental Specialists

A general dentist has had three or more years of undergraduate college education plus four years of dental school.

Underactive Adrenal Glands/Addison's Disease

Detailed information on Addison's disease, the result of an underactive adrenal gland, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Underactive Adrenal Glands/Addison's Disease in Children

Detailed information on Addison's disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Acerca de la Artritis y Otras Enfermedades Reumáticas Pediátricas

Acupuntura

Ambigüedad Genital

Anemia and Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues do not get enough oxygen, a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast.

Anorectal Abscess

An anorectal abscess is a collection of pus under the skin in the area of the anus and rectum.

Birthmarks

Detailed information on birthmarks and the different types, including vascular birthmarks, hemangiomas, and port-wine stains

Blood Clots/Bruising and Chemotherapy

Detailed information on side effects of chemotherapy, including platelet count, and bleeding

Bone Marrow Suppression and Chemotherapy

Nearly all chemotherapy agents suppress the bone marrow, and that, in turn, causes a reduction in the number of blood cells. This raises the risk for anemia, infection, bleeding, and bruising.

Choose My Plate

The My Plate plan can help you eat a variety of foods while encouraging the right amount of calories and fat.

Cystoscopy for Women  (tests & procedures)

Cytoscopy is a procedure in which a long, lighted scope is used to examine the urinary tract, bladder, urethra, and openings to the ureters and is used when problems with the urinary tract are suspected.

Descripción General de los Trastornos del Estado de Ánimo

Diagnostic Procedures for Bone Disorders

Detailed information on diagnostic procedures for bone disorders, including bone densitometry, radionuclide bone scan, and biopsy

Endometriosis

Erythema Nodosum

Detailed information on erythema nodosum, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Glomerulonephritis

Detailed information on glomerulonephritis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Glosario - Trastornos Genitourinarios y de Riñones

Glossary - Infectious Diseases

Glossary of terms relating to infectious diseases

Goodpasture Syndrome

Detailed information on Goodpasture syndrome, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Hemofilia

Hemophilia

Detailed information on hemophilia, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Influenza

Influenza (Flu)

How do you know if you have the flu? Symptoms: abrupt onset of fever, muscle aches, sore throat, and a nonproductive cough.

Influenza (Flu) in Children

Influenza is a highly contagious infection of the upper respiratory system. It's one of the most severe illnesses of the winter season, affecting up to 20 percent of Americans each year.

Introducción a la Menopausia

Kidney Transplantation Procedure  (tests & procedures)

A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure performed to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy kidney from another person.

La Vida con un Marcapasos o Cardiodesfibrilador Implantable (CDI)

Laparoscopy  (tests & procedures)

Laparoscopy is a procedure that utilizes a laparoscope, a thin flexible tube containing a video camera to examine the organs of the abdominal cavity.

Managing Mucositis in Children

Mucositis can be a very troublesome and painful side effect of chemotherapy. Common symptoms include diarrhea and abdominal cramping or tenderness.

Obesity in Adolescents

Children who are inactive—spending time watching TV or sitting at a computer—are at higher risk for obesity, especially when their diet contains lots of high-calorie foods and beverages.

Oral Hairy Leukoplakia

Oral hairy leukoplakia causes white lesions, or patches, on your tongue. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can trigger the condition.

Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Complementary medicine is used in conjunction with other therapies. It usually serves to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Alternative medicine is used alone, without standard treatment.

Overview of Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involved with the reconstruction of facial and body tissue defects caused by illness, trauma, or birth disorders.

Paget Disease of the Bone

Paget disease is the most common bone disorder after osteoporosis in people older than 50.

Presión Sanguínea Alta

Presión Sanguínea Alta en Niños y Adolescentes

Síndrome del Intestino Irritable, su sigla en inglés es IBS

Stroke

Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. A blood clot can block one of the vital blood vessels in the brain or a blood vessel in the brain can burst, spilling blood into surrounding tissues.

Tipos de Anastesia y Su Anestesiólogo

Tumores de Células Germinales

UV Exposure Categories

Detailed information on the effects of ultraviolet light and exposure categories according the Ultraviolet (UV) Index

Ataque Cerebral

Cataracts in Children

Detailed information on cataracts, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment

Cerebral Arteriogram  (tests & procedures)

A cerebral arteriogram, also called an angiogram, is an x-ray image of the blood vessels in the brain. It is performed to evaluate various conditions, such as an aneurysm, narrowing of a blood vessel, or blockages.

Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses

A child who needs vision correction may wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. Either choice comes in a range of options.

Influenza (Gripa)

Liver Transplantation in Children

Detailed information on liver transplantation in children

Medical Conditions and Pregnancy

With proper medical care, most women can enjoy a healthy pregnancy, despite medical challenges such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

Metabolic Syndrome

Most people who have metabolic syndrome have insulin resistance. This may be a beginning of the development of type 2 diabetes.

Pulmonary Angiogram  (tests & procedures)

A pulmonary angiogram is aa procedure that uses a combination of contrast dye and X-rays to examine the blood vessels in the lungs and evaluate blood flow to the lungs.

Renal Venogram  (tests & procedures)

A renal venogram is a procedure in which contrast dye is combined with X-rays to examine the veins that carry blow away from the kidneys. It is often nused in conjunction with fluoroscopy.

Síndrome metabólico

Vaginitis

Viruses, Bacteria, and Parasites in the Digestive Tract

Detailed information on viruses, bacteria, and parasites in the digestive tract

3 Potential New Tactics for Preventing Diabetes

If you like to follow the latest trends, here's one you should skip: More Americans are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This serious disease already affects nearly 26 million people in the U.S. Fortunately, you can do a lot to protect yourself. Proven tactics include regular exercise and a healthy diet. Recent research also points to three other possible ways to help prevent type 2 diabetes.

Anal Fistula

An anal fistula is an abnormal opening in the skin near the anus that leads to the inside of the anal canal in the colon,

Binge Drinking: A Woman’s Health Concern

Many women drink alcohol - whether it's to celebrate a special event or maybe to relax with friends. An occasional drink usually isn't a concern. Moderate amounts of alcohol may even protect against coronary heart disease. More excessive drinking, though - like binge drinking - can lead to serious health problems.

Condiciones Médicas y el Embarazo

Coping with Swallowing Difficulties

Swallowing difficulties can occur for reasons ranging from dehydration to illness. Most cases are short-lived, but sometimes you might need medical treatment or special home care.

Eat More Legumes for Better Diabetes Control

If you have type 2 diabetes, you probably already know that you need to keep a close eye on what you eat. Certain foods can affect how well you manage your condition. A recent study suggests people with diabetes should try adding more legumes to their diet. Researchers found that eating more of them may lower blood sugar and blood pressure levels.

Estrogen's Effects on the Female Body

In addition to regulating the menstrual cycle, estrogen affects the reproductive tract, the urinary tract, the heart and blood vessels, bones, breasts, skin, hair, mucous membranes, pelvic muscles, and the brain.

Factor I

This test measures the amount of a protein called factor I, or fibrinogen, in your blood. It helps find out if you have a bleeding or clotting disorder.

Fanconi Anemia

Fanconi anemia is a blood disorder in which the bone marrow doesn’t make enough blood cells or makes abnormal types of blood cells.

Fibrous Dysplasia

Fibrous dysplasia is a chronic disorder in which bone expands because of abnormal development of fibrous tissue.

Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase

This test looks for an enzyme called gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase in your blood. The test can help find out whether you have liver damage.

Gene Raises Risk for Pancreatitis in Men Who Drink

Genetics can play a role in whether you develop certain diseases. Think heart disease. Your risk for this condition is higher if you have a family history of it. A new study suggests that genetics may also up the risk for chronic pancreatitis in some men. Those who have a specific gene face a higher risk for this disorder, particularly if they drink a lot.

Giant Cell Tumor

Giant cell tumors most often appear in the knee, but they can also involve the bones of the arms and the legs, or the flat bones such as the breastbone or pelvis.

Horseshoe Kidney

Detailed information on horseshoe kidney, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) Nephropathy

Detailed information on IgA nephropathy, including cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Important Decisions to Be Made in the Dying Process

Many families want their loved ones to die at home in their natural and most comfortable setting. Others do not feel they can emotionally handle the death in their home. Include all family members in this important decision.

Infection and Chemotherapy

To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.

Infectious Esophagitis

Infectious esophagitis is swelling and irritation of your esophagus, triggered by an infection.

Interstitial Cystitis

Interstitial cystitis is a complex, chronic disorder marked by an inflamed or irritated bladder wall. It can lead to scarring and stiffening of the bladder and decreased bladder capacity.

Kyphoplasty

Kyphoplasty is used to treat fractures in the bones of the spine in which the doctor first inflates a balloon-like device in the bone to make space which is filled with cement.

Living with a Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

With advances in technology, pacemakers and ICDs generally last several years and, in most cases, allow a person to lead a normal life.

Overview of Kidney Disorders

Detailed information on kidney conditions, including kidney function, nephrology, kidney problem causes, kidney disease symptoms, and 1 labeled, full-color anatomical illustration

Pancreas Transplantation

Pancreas transplantation is a type of surgery in which you receive a healthy donor pancreas. It is an option for some people with type 1 diabetes.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

This syndrome results from several related factors, including insulin resistance. This can lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes and affect fertility.

Robotic Prostatectomy

Your prostate can be removed several ways. One way is for the surgeon to make several smaller cuts and removing the prostate using a tiny camera and surgical tools. This is called a laparoscopic prostatectomy. When a surgeon uses a robot during the procedure, it's known as a robotic prostatectomy.

Treating Sun-Damaged Skin

Detailed information on treating sun-damaged skin

Undescended Testes (Cryptorchidism)

Detailed information on undescended testes, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Virus, las Bacterias y los Parásitos en el Tracto Digestivo

Avascular Necrosis

Detailed information on avascular necrosis, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Cholesterol

This test measures the amount of cholesterol in your blood to help determine your risk for heart disease.

Contraception/Birth Control

You have a lot of options when it comes to birth control. Some methods don't require a doctor's visit, but others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription.

D-Dimer

This test is used to rule out whether you have a blood clot. When blood clots form and start to break down, they release the substance D-dimer into the blood.