Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. The causes or risks of this cancer are more commonly family history and radiation. Some symptoms of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia include fever, bone or joint pain, loss of appetite, painless lumps(in the neck, underarm, stomach, or groin), easy bruising or bleeding, and fatigue.
Cervical Dysplasia is the presence of precancerous changes of the cells that make up the inner lining of the cervix. It is caused by infection of the cervix with HPV (Human Papillomavirus). There are generally no symptoms associated so it is important for early diagnoses and treatment. The PAP test is usually the screening method that is used.
Cervical Cancer is the neoplasm of the cervix uteri/cervical area. It is a malignant cancer that may not have any symptoms until the cancer is at an advanced stage. Symptoms would then include abnormal vaginal bleeding, bleeding after sexual intercourse, bleeding after menopause, and pelvic pain.
Neuroblastoma is a disease of cancer cells (malignant) that form in the nerve tissue of the adrenal gland, neck, chest, or spinal cord. Some symptoms are fatigue, fever, constipation, breathing problems, and weakness. It is generally curable when the lesion is localized. If the disease is advanced, long term survival is poor even with treatment such as intensive chemotherapy, surgery, and/or radiation therapy.
Nasopharyngeal Cancer is a disease in which cancer cells(malignant) form in the nasopharynx(upper part of the throat behind the nose) tissues. Signs of this disease are trouble breathing, hearing, speaking, sore throat, lump in the nose or neck, nosebleeds, and pain or ringing in the ear. Treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer are radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.
Multiple Myeloma is a cancer that begins in plasma cells (a type of white blood cell). Some common symptoms include weight loss, weakness and fatigue, broken bones, bone pain, and frequent urination. Diagnosis of multiple myeloma is done through blood tests and urine tests.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer where malignant cells develop in the mesothelium (protective lining that covers most of the body’s internal organs). It is usually in the outer lining of the lungs and internal chest wall but it can also occur in the lining the the abdominal cavity. The most common cause for this cancer is exposure to asbestos. Some symptoms of mesothelioma are abdominal pain, weight loss, blood clots, shortness of breath, chest wall pain, fatigue, and wheezing.
Melanoma is cancer of the pigment cells in the skin that can spread to other parts of the body, causing serious illness or death. The signs and symptoms of Melanoma are when half of a mole in the skin is different from the other half, when the spot has rough borders(uneven or notched), when the spot has several colors or different from other moles, and when the spot it larger than the size of a pencil eraser.
Lung cancer is a disease of cell growth (uncontrolled) in the lung tissues. The cause of lung cancer is strongly related to cigarette smoking. The signs and symptoms of lung cancer can be no symptoms, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, coughing up blood, pain, headaches, and seizures. Treatment for lung cancer can include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) is cancer of the liver. Symptoms of liver cancer include abdominal pain, weightloss, and fevers. The treatment options are dependent on the stage of the cancer in the liver and the condition of the patient.
