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You are so much more than a cancer diagnosis. From proactively taking your health into your own hands with cancer screenings and genetic risk assessments, to challenging cancer with medical innovations and the support of an entire care team, you can trust that Tufts Medicine will go the extra mile in your care journey. ...
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Thoracic cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the area between your neck and your stomach. Lung cancer is the most common form of thoracic cancer we treat, but it can also affect other tissues and organs including your esophagus and the parts that make up your airway. ...
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Breast cancer forms in the breast cells, most often in the ducts carrying milk to the nipple or the glands that produce it. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and those assigned females at birth (AFABs), but it’s important to remember that breast cancer can affect anyone. ...
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Cancer screenings help identify cancer at its earliest stages, which is when it’s most treatable. These tests can even help your doctor identify abnormalities before they become cancerous and begin to cause symptoms. ...
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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting all people. The most common forms of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. Skin cancer can also take a more aggressive, malignant form known as melanoma. ...
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Genitourinary (GU) cancer focuses on cancers that affect the urinary system (urology) and the male reproductive system. These include cancers of the bladder, kidneys, penis, prostate and testicles. ...
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Gastrointestinal cancer affects one or many organs in the digestive system, like the anus, colon, esophagus, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, rectum, small intestine and stomach. While gastrointestinal cancers won't often show symptoms until the cancer has advanced, we can get one step ahead of your health by screening for cancers before symptoms even surface. ...
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Hematologic cancers, also known as blood cancer, are cancers that affect the blood, bone marrow or lymph nodes. Common hematologic cancers include leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. ...
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Gallbladder cancer is a rare form of cancer that starts in the gallbladder — a small, pear-shaped organ underneath the liver. We personalize each treatment path based on 2 factors: if the gallbladder cancer is resectable (completely removed with surgery) or unresectable (unable to be removed with surgery). ...
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Kidney cancer is a type of genitourinary cancer that starts in the kidneys, which are small but mighty organs responsible for filtering waste and excess fluid from the blood. Because it’s one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States, it's important to be aware of the key symptoms to act on as soon as possible. ...
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Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive form of gastrointestinal cancer that develops in the cells of the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. ...
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Lung cancer is a type of cancer where abnormal cells in the lungs grow out of control. These cells form a tumor that can spread to other parts of the body. ...
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Prostate cancer is a very common genitourinary cancer that develops in the gland cells of the prostate, a male organ located between the bladder and the base of the penis. ...
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Esophageal cancer is a cancer of the esophagus, which is a tube-like organ that sits between the mouth and the stomach. ...
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Bladder cancer affects the cells that make up the bladder, which is a softball-sized organ that stores urine. Bladder cancer shares common symptoms with other non-cancerous conditions, so it’s important to be in tune with your health and note any possible changes that could change its rhythm. ...
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Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a disease that usually begins in the tissues that line the stomach and can spread to other parts of the body. ...
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When cancer cells start growing out of control in the female reproductive system — cervix, ovaries, uterus, vulva and vagina — it's known as gynecologic cancer. Routine screenings like a pap test and HPV DNA tests are smart ways for women and people assigned females at birth (AFABs) to be in tune with their gynecologic health. ...
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The liver is a football-sized organ on the right side of your belly. It’s also one of the more common places in your body where cancer can be found. If you have been diagnosed with liver cancer, rest assured that we’ll meet you with advanced treatments — embolization, immunotherapy and transplant surgery — to fast-track your path to wellness. ...
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Colon and rectal cancer (also known as colorectal cancer) accounts for cancers that begin in the colon and rectum. These cancers are often grouped together because they share many symptoms, testing methods and treatments. Colorectal cancer is preventable with the proper screenings, so it's important to stay on top of your colon health with your doctor. ...
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Your abdomen holds some of your body’s most important organs, like your stomach, liver and bladder. The space around these organs is called the peritoneal cavity, and it’s covered by a thin, protective layer called the peritoneum. When cancer affects this lining, it's called peritoneal carcinomatosis, peritoneal surface malignancy (PSM) or peritoneal cancer. ...