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Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of small intestine cancer.

Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms treatment options include supportive care, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, biologic/targeted therapy, and stem cell transplant. Learn more about these diseases in this expert-reviewed summary.

Acupuncture is a complementary therapy used by cancer patients to manage cancer and treatment-related symptoms. Get detailed information about acupuncture and its use as a complementary therapy in cancer in this summary for clinicians.

Cancell is a liquid mixture long promoted as a treatment for people with cancer and other diseases; Cantron and Protocel are said to be similar. None of the common chemicals in these products are known to be effective in treating any type of cancer. Learn more in this expert-reviewed summary.

The Gonzalez regimen is a complex treatment plan based on the role of enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and other dietary factors. The US Food and Drug Administration has not approved the Gonzalez regimen or any of its components as a cancer treatment. Learn more in this expert-reviewed summary.

Cancer prevention methods include avoiding things that cause cancer, having a healthy lifestyle, getting screened, and using some medicines or surgery. Learn more about ways to help prevent cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.

Acupuncture is a complementary therapy used by cancer patients to manage cancer and treatment-related symptoms. Learn more about acupuncture and its use as a complementary therapy in this expert-reviewed summary.

Childhood central nervous system atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell rescue. Learn more about newly diagnosed and recurrent childhood AT/RT in this expert-reviewed summary.

Effective communication in cancer care between the health care team, cancer patients, and their family is important. Learn about communication skills that support a patient-centered practice and how to talk with adults and children about their diagnosis, prognosis, and transition to end-of-life care in this expert-reviewed summary.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are usually found on the stomach or small intestine, but they can be found anywhere in or near the GI tract. Find out about risk factors, symptoms, tests to diagnose, prognosis, staging, and treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumors.