Fact Sheets

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Cancer Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a treatment that taps into the body's immune system to fight cancer. Learn more about this treatment.
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Pediatric Chemotherapy
More than 80 percent of children diagnosed with cancer are cured, and chemotherapy is an effective treatment for childhood cancer.
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Cancer
Whether for screenings, diagnosis, or treatment for yourself or someone you care about, Yale Cancer Center offers multidisciplinary care.
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Pediatric Cancer
Pediatric cancers although common are highly treatable. Radiation therapy can be used safely and effectively to treat a variety of cancers that affect children.
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Pediatric Cancer Surgery
Survival rates for children with cancer have risen dramatically, a result of major advances in cancer treatments, including pediatric cancer surgery.
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Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy uses drugs that kill cancer cells or stop them from multiplying. Learn more about this treatment.
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Diagnosing Cancer
Doctors only diagnose cancer after ruling out other possible causes for symptoms and performing tests to check and double-check the diagnosis.
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Liver Cancer
A type of cancer that starts in the liver and can cause stomach pain and swelling and jaundice.
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Cancer Surgery
Cancer surgery is any procedure to remove cancerous tumors and surrounding tissue. Learn more about these procedures.
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Smoking puts you at greater risk for developing non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This is the most common type of lung cancer. Early diagnosis is key.