Fact Sheets

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Radiation Therapy for Stomach Cancer
Radiation therapy, sometimes in the form of external beam radiation therapy, can be helpful in the treatment of stomach cancer.
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Melanoma Surgery
Effective surgical treatment for melanoma can help patients diagnosed with this deadly cancer to live a long and healthy life.
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Virtual Colonoscopy
A virtual colonoscopy uses computed tomography (CT) scanning to screen for polyps and tumors in the large intestine or colon.
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Diagnosing Colorectal Cancer
Staying on top of colonoscopy check-ups can help with detecting colorectal cancer early.
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Diagnosing Liver Cancer
In diagnosing liver cancer, a pathological study is essential because the disease presents few symptoms. Pathology also guides treatment.
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Cancer Surgery
Cancer (oncologic) surgery is one of three main treatments for cancer along with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Malignant tumors are removed during open surgery.
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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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Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery
Soft tissue sarcomas are cancerous tumors that form in the cells that make up the body’s connective tissues. Surgery is a common treatment.
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Radiation Therapy for Esophageal Cancer
External-beam radiation is used to treat esophageal cancer. High-energy X-rays kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
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Pancreatic Surgery
Pancreatic surgery can treat many conditions, including pancreatic cancer, cysts, benign tumors, chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer.