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Bile duct cancer (also called cholangiocarcinoma) can occur in the bile ducts in the liver (intrahepatic) or outside the liver (perihilar or distal extrahepatic). Learn about the types of bile duct cancer, risk factors, clinical features, staging, and treatment for bile duct cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.

Gallbladder cancer treatment for cancer found during routine gallbladder surgery is often surgery alone. Unresectable, recurrent or metastatic gallbladder cancer treatment options include relief of biliary obstruction, radiation, and chemotherapy. Get more information in this clinician summary.

Endometrial cancer is usually diagnosed at an early stage and can be treated with surgery. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, staging, and treatment for early- and advanced-stage endometrial cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.

Small intestine cancer treatment is surgery when resection is possible. Surgical bypass, palliative radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are options for unresectable or recurrent tumors. Get detailed treatment information for small intestine cancer in this summary for clinicians.

Gestational trophoblastic disease treatment depends on the specific type and risk category, and may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Get detailed information about the diagnosis and treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent disease in this summary for clinicians.

Adult central nervous system tumor treatment options include surgery, radiosurgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surveillance, and supportive care. Get detailed information about the types and treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent brain and spinal tumors in this clinician summary.

Testicular cancer treatment options depend upon tumor type, stage, and risk group and include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and surveillance. Get detailed treatment information about for newly diagnosed and recurrent testicular cancer in this summary for clinicians.

Anal cancer treatment options include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and/or surgery. Major prognostic factors are site, size, and nodal status. Get detailed information about newly diagnosed and recurrent anal cancer and treatment in this summary for clinicians.

Penile cancer treatment options include surgery and radiation therapy depending upon tumor size, location, invasiveness, and stage. Get detailed information about the treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent penile cancer in this summary for clinicians.

Treatments for children with acute myeloid leukemia and myeloid malignancies include combination chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, and targeted therapy. Other drug therapy and supportive care is also used. Get detailed information for these diseases in this clinician summary.

Malignant mesothelioma treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Get detailed information about the diagnosis and treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent malignant mesothelioma in this summary for clinicians.

Renal cell cancer treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, arterial embolization, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy. Get detailed information about the treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent renal cell cancer in this summary for clinicians.

Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumor treatment often includes resection of the primary tumor and local lymph nodes. Other treatment options include somatostatin analogs, interferons, treatment of hepatic masses, radionuclides, and symptomatic therapy. Get detailed information in this clinician summary.

Vaginal cancer treatment options include a variety of surgical procedures, topical chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and combination radiation therapy. Get detailed treatment information for newly diagnosed and recurrent vaginal cancer in this summary for clinicians.

Anxiety and distress are emotional responses that can be related to cancer and vary from normal adjustment to more serious disorders. Get comprehensive information about anxiety and distress including screening, assessment, and interventions in this summary for clinicians.