ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the changes and medical problems that can be a sign of medulloblastoma. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will learn about the different types of treatments doctors use for people with eye melanoma. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find some basic information about these diseases and the parts of the body they may affect. This is the first page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer. Use the menu to see other pages. Think of that menu as a roadmap for this entire guide.

About the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses

The nasal cavity is the space just behind the nose where air passes on its way to the throat. The paranasal sinuses are air-filled areas that surround the nasal cavity. The paranasal sinuses include:

ON THIS PAGE: You will find information about how common eyelid cancer is. You will also read general information on surviving the disease. Use the menu to see other pages.

Every person is different, with different factors influencing their risk of being diagnosed with this cancer and the chance of recovery after a diagnosis. It is important to talk with your doctor about any questions you have around the general statistics provided below and what they may mean for you individually. The original sources for these statistics are provided at the bottom of this page.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find information about the estimated number of people who will be diagnosed with eye melanoma each year. You will also read general information on surviving the disease. Remember, survival rates depend on several factors, and no 2 people with cancer are the same. Use the menu to see other pages.  

ON THIS PAGE: You will learn about how doctors describe a cancer’s growth or spread, as well as the way the tumor cells look when viewed under a microscope. This is called the stage and grade. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing eye melanoma. Use the menu to see other pages.

A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing cancer. Although risk factors often influence the development of cancer, most do not directly cause cancer. Some people with several risk factors never develop cancer, while others with no known risk factors do. Knowing your risk factors and talking about them with your doctor may help you make more informed lifestyle and health care choices.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find some questions to ask your doctor or other members of the health care team, to help you better understand your diagnosis, treatment plan, and overall care. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find some basic information about this disease and the parts of the body it may affect. This is the first page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Eye Melanoma. Use the menu to see other pages. Think of that menu as a roadmap for this entire guide.

About the eye

The eye is the body's organ that collects light and sends messages to the brain. Those messages form a picture. The 3 main parts of the eye are:

• Eyeball

• Orbit (eye socket)

ON THIS PAGE: You will read about your medical care after cancer treatment is completed and why this follow-up care is important. Use the menu to see other pages.