Radiation effects

Vaginal Cancer - Latest Research

ON THIS PAGE: You will read about the scientific research being done to learn more about vaginal cancer and how to treat it. Use the menu to see other pages.

Doctors are working to learn more about vaginal cancer, ways to prevent it, how to best treat it, and how to provide the best care to people diagnosed with this disease. The following areas of research may include new options for patients through clinical trials. Always talk with your doctor about the diagnostic and treatment options best for you.

Gallbladder Cancer - Questions to Ask the Health Care Team

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.

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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor - GIST - Questions to Ask the Health Care Team

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.

Bone Cancer (Sarcoma of Bone) - Questions to Ask the Health Care Team

Melanoma - Coping with Treatment

ON THIS PAGE: You will learn more about coping with the physical, emotional, social, and financial effects of cancer and its treatment. Use the menu to see other pages.

Every cancer treatment can cause side effects or changes to your body and how you feel. For many reasons, people do not experience the same side effects even when they are given the same treatment for the same type of cancer. This can make it hard to predict how you will feel during treatment.

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Eye Melanoma - Types of Treatment

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.

Dry Mouth or Xerostomia

Dry mouth is also called "xerostomia." It happens when the body's salivary glands do not make enough saliva, or spit, to keep the mouth moist. Saliva is needed for chewing, swallowing, tasting, and talking. A dry mouth can make these activities difficult or uncomfortable.

Difficulty Chewing

Some symptoms of cancer treatment make it difficult to eat certain foods. These may include:

Pain in the mouth
Stiffness or pain in the jaw muscles
Problems with the teeth

Work with your health care team to manage difficulty chewing. Otherwise, you may avoid certain foods or eat smaller portions. This can keep you from getting enough calories and nutrients.

About Cancer Clinical Trials

A research study involving volunteers is called a clinical trial. This type of study helps doctors and researchers find better ways to care for people with cancer and other diseases. They can be used to study new and better ways to treat and prevent cancer, relieve side effects, and improve outcomes for people with cancer.

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Diarrhea

Diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements. Bowel movements are also called stools.

Although mild diarrhea can be unpleasant, it usually does not cause serious health problems. But severe diarrhea can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. This happens when your body loses too much water and important minerals.

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