This slow-growing cancer doesn't always need immediate treatment. When hairy cell leukemia treatment is needed, it usually starts with chemotherapy.
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Hurthle cell cancer
Learn about this rare type of aggressive thyroid cancer. Treatment typically involves surgical removal of the thyroid gland.
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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.
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Male breast cancer
Breast cancer can affect anyone. Learn about the signs and symptoms of this cancer. Treatment most often involves surgery.
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Mesothelioma
Learn about this uncommon cancer that's linked to being around asbestos. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
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Spina bifida
Learn about this condition that causes a baby's spine and spinal cord not to form properly. Surgery during pregnancy may be a treatment option.
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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.
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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.
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Temporal lobe seizure
Learn about this burst of electrical activity that starts in the temporal lobes of the brain. This can cause symptoms such as odd feelings, fear and not responding to others.
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Autoimmune epilepsy
Learn when epilepsy is an autoimmune disease and why early diagnosis and the right treatment are important.
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Microscopic colitis
Frequent watery diarrhea could be a sign of this condition of the colon. Find out about testing and treatment.