This slow-growing cancer doesn't always need immediate treatment. When hairy cell leukemia treatment is needed, it usually starts with chemotherapy.
Disease
Hurthle cell cancer
Learn about this rare type of aggressive thyroid cancer. Treatment typically involves surgical removal of the thyroid gland.
Disease
Kidney cysts
These round, fluid-filled pouches on or in the kidneys are sometimes discovered during imaging tests. Find out when treatment may be needed.
Disease
Male breast cancer
Breast cancer can affect anyone. Learn about the signs and symptoms of this cancer. Treatment most often involves surgery.
Disease
Mesothelioma
Learn about this uncommon cancer that's linked to being around asbestos. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Disease
Spina bifida
Learn about this condition in which an unborn baby's spine and spinal cord don't form properly. Surgery during pregnancy may be a treatment option.
Disease
Parotid tumors
Learn about symptoms and diagnosis of parotid gland tumors. Find out how operations, such as parotidectomy, can treat parotid tumors and parotid cancers.
Disease
Brainstem tumor
This guide covers the basics on brainstem tumors, including symptoms, tests, treatment options and what affects prognosis for slow- and fast-growing tumors.
Disease
Erectile dysfunction
Know what can cause not being able to get and keep an erection for sexual activity and the possible treatments.
Disease
Diabetes
Learn more about the different types of this blood sugar disorder, who's at risk and how each type can be treated.
Disease
Eating disorders
Anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorder affect physical and mental health. Learn about symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options.
Disease
Bulimia nervosa
In this serious eating disorder, people lose control and eat large amounts of food. Then they get rid of it in unhealthy ways by purging, such as vomiting.