What is Radiation Sickness?

But in 1999, three workers got radiation sickness after an accident involving nuclear fuel in Japan; two of them died. Man-made sources of radiatio...

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What is a Prolactinoma?

If your doctor thinks you might have a pituitary tumor, they may order an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). If a prolactinoma is found, you may nee...

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Polycythemia Vera

Polycythemia vera (PV) is a blood cancer that begins in the marrow of your bones, the soft center where new blood cells grow. of coffee every day,....

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Nasopharyngeal Cancer

You may be sent to a doctor who specializes in these areas, called an otolaryngologist. The doctor or nurse will also feel your neck. A flexible, l...

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Myelofibrosis

Myelofibrosis is a rare kind of blood cancer that starts in your marrow, a spongy tissue inside your bones that makes blood cells. The bad versions...

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What is Mycosis Fungoides?

Sometimes a red rash is more than an annoying skin problem. However, in 10% of people, the cancer spreads to lymph nodes or other organs, which can...

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Multiple Myeloma

As multiple myeloma gets worse, the plasma cells spill out of your bone marrow and spread. After your test results come in, your doctor may want to...

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