Cancer

Persistent unexplained weight loss Ongoing fatigue that does not improve with rest A new lump or thickening anywhere in the body A sore that does not heal Unusual...

New lump in the breast or underarm Lump that feels hard, irregular, or fixed in place Swelling of all or part of the breast Breast skin dimpling...

Persistent cough that does not go away Coughing up blood or rust-colored sputum Shortness of breath Chest pain that worsens with deep breathing, coughing, or laughing Hoarseness Wheezing Frequent respiratory...

Observation for smoldering or asymptomatic disease Supportive care for all patients, including pain control, hydration, and treatment of anemia, hypercalcemia, and infections Proteasome inhibitors such as...

Persistent cough that does not go away Coughing up blood or rust-colored sputum Shortness of breath Chest pain that worsens with deep breathing, coughing, or laughing Hoarseness Wheezing Repeated lung...

A new lump or swelling that does not go away Unexplained weight loss Persistent pain without a clear cause Unusual bleeding or discharge A mole or skin spot...

Do not try to “starve” cancer with fasting, detoxes, or extreme diets Follow your oncologist’s treatment plan exactly Eat enough calories and protein to maintain weight...

Active surveillance Watchful waiting Surgery Radiation therapy Hormone therapy Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Targeted therapy Radiopharmaceutical therapy Focal therapy Clinical trials Palliative care

Surgery Radiation therapy Chemotherapy Targeted therapy Immunotherapy Ablation therapy Photodynamic therapy Clinical trials Palliative care Supportive care Smoking cessation Symptom management Follow-up monitoring

Review symptoms and risk factors Perform a physical examination Order blood tests, including liver function tests and bilirubin Check tumor markers such as CA 19-9 Perform imaging tests...

Review symptoms and medical history Perform a physical examination Order a complete blood count with differential Review peripheral blood smear Check blood chemistry tests Assess lactate dehydrogenase and uric...