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10 Head and Neck Cancer Symptoms (You Shouldn't Ignore)

Head and neck cancer symptoms include persistent throat pain, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, mouth sores, and unexplained weight loss. Learn how these symptoms vary by location, common risk factors, and how early diagnosis helps improve treatment outcomes.

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Liver Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes, Types & Treatment

Liver cancer is a malignant tumor that may cause abdominal pain, weight loss, jaundice, and fatigue. Learn about common symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnostic tests, types of tumors, and available treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and liver transplant.

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Does skin cancer itch?

Skin cancer may cause itching when inflammation is present, but it is often linked to other signs such as non-healing sores, shiny red spots, or dark moles with irregular borders. Understanding does skin cancer itch and recognizing early changes helps guide diagnosis and treatment.

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5 Types of Skin Cancer: Identification & Treatment (w/ Photos)

Types of skin cancer include nonmelanoma skin cancers, melanoma, and skin sarcomas. In general, nonmelanoma skin cancers are easier to treat and have a higher cure rate, while melanoma is more difficult to treat, especially when diagnosed at an advanced stage. Read about treatment options for different skin cancers.

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Signs of Skin Cancer (Melanoma & Nonmelanoma)

Signs of skin cancer include lesions, spots, or moles with irregular borders and varying colors that grow in size over time. Diagnosis typically involves a skin exam and biopsy with a dermatologist. Prevention strategies include protecting the skin from UV rays. Read about signs of melanoma and nonmelanoma.

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What Melanoma Looks Like (with Pictures): 5 Signs

Melanoma can be detected by assessing its characteristics using a method known as ABCDE. Check out how to use this simple method at home using our guide and images, and when you should see a dermatologist.

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10 Stomach Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Stomach cancer symptoms are often only noticed when the cancer as reached a more advanced stage. Many patients report weight loss, abdominal discomfort, and excessive fatigue. Learn more about the symptoms of stomach cancer, how it’s diagnosed and the risk factors associated with it.

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Stomach Cancer: What Is It, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Stomach cancer is a malignant tumor that can emerge anywhere in the stomach. It can cause symptoms like constant heartburn, stomach ache and appetite loss. Learn more about other symptoms that can emerge and how stomach cancer is treated.

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Blood Tests For Cancer: 13 Tests Used For Diagnosis

Blood tests can be ordered by a doctor to investigate for cancer. Some cancer cells and tumors can produce substances, also known as tumor markers, that will become elevated in the presence of cancer. Learn more about blood tests for cancer.

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Brain Tumor Symptoms: General Signs (& By Area of the Brain)

A brain tumor can cause symptoms like a headache, blurry vision, seizures, nausea, vomiting and loss of balance. These can vary depending on the area of the brain affected. Learn more about the symptoms of a brain tumor, how they are diagnosed and the risk factors associated with them.

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Basal Cell Carcinoma: Symptoms, Causes, Types & Treatment

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It is characterized by a small wound or spot on the skin that does not heal. The chances for a cure are high, especially if caught in its early phases. Learn more about the differ.

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Throat Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Throat cancer refers to any tumor that grows in the larynx, pharynx, tonsils or any part of the throat. Learn more about the symptoms associated with throat cancer, what can cause it, and the treatment options available.