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Treatment for unusual cancers of childhood depends on the specific cancer (e.g., nasopharyngeal, thyroid, oral, laryngeal, lung, esophageal, cardiac). See the full list and learn more about treatment for these cancers in this expert-reviewed summary.

Oral cavity, pharyngeal, and laryngeal cancer screening is not recommended as part of routine cancer screening. Get detailed information about screening, including the potential benefits and harms of screening for these cancers in this summary for clinicians.

Cervical cancer screening tests (e.g., the Papanicolaou (Pap) Test, HPV DNA, Thin-prep) reduce mortality from cervical cancer. Get detailed information about the evidence behind, and the potential benefits and harms of cervical cancer screening in this summary for clinicians.

Cancer screening can reduce some cancer mortality and morbidity, but potential harms must be weighed against any potential benefits. Get detailed, peer-reviewed and evidence-based information about cancer screening in this overview for clinicians.

Ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancer prevention involves understanding risk and protective factors, and the evidence behind them. Get detailed information about specific risk and protective factors and prevention strategies for these cancer types in this clinician summary.

Levels of evidence refers to the ranking system used by the PDQ editorial boards to indicate the strength of evidence obtained from cited studies. Get detailed information about how to weigh the strength of the evidence obtained in cancer treatment studies in this information summary.

Nausea and vomiting related to cancer treatment (or to the cancer itself) can be a serious problem, but medication and other approaches can help. Learn more about the types of nausea and vomiting, medicines, and other treatments in this expert-reviewed summary.

Treatment for children with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) generally involves combination chemotherapy for most patients. The use of radiation therapy is limited in children with NHL. Get detailed treatment information for childhood NHL in this summary for clinicians.

Fatigue (extreme tiredness or lack of energy) is a common side effect of cancer or its treatment. Fatigue can decrease a patient's quality of life, and continue long after treatment. Learn more about fatigue and ways to manage it in this expert-reviewed information summary.

Cervical cancer prevention is possible by using Pap tests, tests to detect human papillomavirus (HPV), and HPV vaccination. Learn more about how to prevent cervical cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.