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About Cancer

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Bladder Cancer Treatment

Learn about the latest treatments for bladder cancer.
Doctor explains hyperthermia to patient

Hyperthermia

Hyperthermia is a type of treatment in which body tissue is heated to help damage and kill cancer cells.

Choices for Care with Advanced Cancer

Learn about palliative care, hospice care, and clinical trials for advanced cancer.

Your Guide to Cancer

Cancer Basics

Newly Diagnosed

Treatment

Learn more about treatment

Coping with Cancer

Supportive information on managing the physical and emotional effects of cancer and treatment for both patients and caregivers.

Advanced Cancer

Information to help with talking about and coping with advanced cancer, making choices about care, and planning for the end of life.

Managing Cancer Care

Information on choosing a doctor or treatment facility, home care, financial help, insurance coverage, end-of-life planning, and resources to help you avoid scams.

Supporting Your Child with Cancer

Listen to insights from pediatric oncology experts and parents on how to help your child when they are going through treatment for childhood cancer.