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Surgery works best if the cancer is confined to one area or a few specific places. The goal of surgery is to remove the existing cancer cells and, sometimes, nearby cells.

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) might not cause symptoms in its early stages. Here is a look at what symptoms it may cause later on.

Kidney cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Here are some of the symptoms you can expect as the cancer grows.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. The stage of a cancer is one of the most important things to know when deciding how to treat the cancer.

Laryngeal cancer may be treated with surgery to remove the cancer. All or part of the larynx, or voice box, may be removed.

The symptoms of laryngeal cancer depend on the location and size of the tumor. Tumors are most often found on the vocal cords. Although they are not usually painful, they do cause hoarseness or changes in the voice.

Which type you have depends on the size of the cancer, where it is, how much it has spread, how well the rest of the liver is working, your overall health, and other factors.

Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in your lower back that may cause pain or numbness in your legs. Read on for details about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Emotional stress can have a serious effect on the body. But a healthy, well-balanced diet and regular exercise can help. Read on for more tips.