Fact Sheets

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Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Any problem that affects your healthy tissue and organs and arises as a result of cancer treatment is called a cancer treatment side effect.
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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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Skin Lymphoma
Skin lymphoma is a relatively rare skin cancer unrelated to sun exposure. Yale Medicine treatment options include total skin electron beam therapy (TSEB).
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Pediatric Cancer: An Overview
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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Yeast Infection
A yeast infection is a common (but temporary) condition women experience when the delicate balance of bacteria in and around the vagina is disrupted. Most infections can be treated with a short course of anti-fungal cream or oral medication.
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Parasitic Diseases
Parasites cause a wide range of diseases, from malaria to giardiasis to toxoplasmosis. Laboratory tests are required for diagnosis and to guide treatment.
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Acoustic Neuroma
Though an acoustic neuroma (a tumor on a nerve connecting the brain and ear) is usually benign, it can affect hearing and balance.
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Botox and Dermal Fillers
If you want to smooth out lines on the face, you may consider Botox or dermal filler injections for a fresher, younger-looking complexion.
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Mesothelioma: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer, can occur 30 or even 40 years after exposure to asbestos. Roughly 3,000 cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.
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Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer occurs when cells inside the cervix grow abnormally or a tumor starts to form.